tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029Thu, 31 May 2012 17:24:30 +0000Meeting NotesfundraisereventJanuary meeting notesNewshttp://www.caabj.com/noreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)Blogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-4885369002599837087Thu, 24 May 2012 11:18:00 +00002012-05-31T13:24:30.490-04:00 Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists presents their seventh annual Secrets to Accessing the Media Workshop Saturday, June 2 at Levine Museum of the New South. Community members, activists, entrepreneurs and organizations can talk to and learn from members of the media at this information-packed event. Respected journalists from Charlotte newspapers, magazines, TV, radio stations, http://www.caabj.com/2012/05/caabj-reveals-secrets-to-accessing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-304548878870474936Thu, 10 May 2012 15:09:00 +00002012-05-10T11:10:29.083-04:00 Unlocking Financial Statements -- May 14-18, 2012 There’s still time to join award-winning University of Kansas Professor Jimmy Gentry for the free, 5-day webinar next week. Learn how to analyze and find stories in financial statements. Register here for this webinar, held one hour a day. Registration closes 8 p.m. ET on May 11. ---------------------------------------------- Economics 101 -- http://www.caabj.com/2012/05/free-webinars-for-business-economic-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-4686956582060535340Thu, 10 May 2012 14:24:00 +00002012-05-10T10:24:02.700-04:00 WSOC-TV Channel 9 anchor/reporter Tenikka Smith has been moved from weekend  anchor to WAXN TV64 weekday morning anchor.  Effective immediately, Smith will handle anchor duties for WAXN TV 64 Eyewitness News Daybreak, weekday mornings from 7am-9am. “Tenikka is an outstanding reporter and anchor. She will be an asset to our current morning team and will continue to provide WSOC and WAXN with http://www.caabj.com/2012/05/caabjs-tenikka-smith-promoted-to-waxn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-1690662793035913335Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:19:00 +00002012-04-25T10:28:31.288-04:00 Me In The Media Initiative The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists (CAABJ) is pleased to announce the “Me in Media” Initiative. The mission of this initiative is to encourage African-American middle and high school students to consider careers in journalism and mass communications. Our goal is to foster growth in those who aspire to be journalists by introducing them to http://www.caabj.com/2012/04/me-in-media-connects-students-with-top.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-4116309677011588383Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:16:00 +00002012-05-02T10:33:48.260-04:00 CAABJ will cover registration for one lucky member to attend the 2012 NABJ national convention in New Orleans! This is a $380 value that is really priceless for all the network- and relationship-building that will take place when journalists, celebrities, executives and professionals converge June 20-24th. All you have to do is be a current member of CAABJ and NABJ and leave a comment on why http://www.caabj.com/2012/04/win-chance-to-attend-nabj-nationals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-9005420065038108053Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:22:00 +00002012-04-17T18:42:45.566-04:00Media watchers are not going to want to miss this month's membership meeting! We'll be discussing Trayvon Martin, media coverage and race. Special guest James Jackson of Fox 35 WOFL News in Florida will be skyping in to talk about the handling of sensitive national stories like the Trayvon Martin case. Topics will include: Convincing decision-makers that a story warrants more or continued http://www.caabj.com/2012/04/surprises-in-store-for-upcoming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-4935027648288976481Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:10:00 +00002012-04-24T14:21:31.967-04:00 March 19, 2012 / Charlotte, NC-- Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists President Ken Lemon (WSOC-TV) has been tapped to emcee the United We Serve Black Tie Reception. The event will benefit Operation Purple, a charity organized by the National Military Family Association to send children of military families to summer camp. Gubernatorial Candidate Pat McCrory will be the guest speaker.http://www.caabj.com/2012/03/pres-ken-lemon-emcees-black-tie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-546206370343821494Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:27:00 +00002012-03-23T09:29:01.290-04:00 Attention journalists planning to cover DNC events: the deadline to apply for press credentials is April 15, 2012. There is less than ONE MONTH LEFT to do so. For more information on the process, see the press release below. __________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release November 8, 2011 Contact: LaVenia LaVelle, Kristie Greco 704-338-7075 ***http://www.caabj.com/2012/03/deadline-approaches-for-dnc-press.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-3559054731483745115Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:19:00 +00002012-03-14T18:27:22.128-04:00 Kristie Greco, executive director of communications and public relations for the Democratic National Convention planning committee, will attend our next monthly membership meeting.  She will be giving updates as well as speaking OFF THE RECORD about what to expect.  The meeting is Saturday, March 24th at 11 a.m. at Johnson C. Smith University's Communication Arts, Music, Business and http://www.caabj.com/2012/03/dnc-director-to-speak-at-march-24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CAABJ)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-6800100175444479772Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:58:00 +00002012-03-10T04:58:56.539-05:00 By Sondra EZ Hines for QCity Metro Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Charlotte Alumnae Chapter is sponsoring the inaugural Sorority Greek Health Olympics. The event will be held Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. at Johnson C. Smith University (Track and Field Sports Complex) and is a part of the sorority’s annual Sisterhood Month. "This event is a great opportunity for Delta members and other Greek http://www.caabj.com/2012/03/sorority-greek-health-olympics-kicks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-1063326184228857626Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:19:00 +00002012-03-09T16:19:54.204-05:00Ms. Amber Quattlebaum! The Johnson C. Smith University junior maintains a 3.8 GPA, and is on the President's List and the Dean's List. She is president of the Communication Arts Association, co-manager of the yearbook staff, and completed an internship at KISS 103.3 in Columbia, SC. E-board members Trey Harmon, Emiene Wright, Davida Jackson and Ken Lemon flank award winner Amber Quattlebaum, http://www.caabj.com/2012/03/and-2012-caabj-scholarship-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-7494468998700486127Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:53:00 +00002012-03-06T10:55:12.525-05:00 By Jarvis Holliday / Full article at CharlotteMagazine.com Here’s your chance to meet The PPL. The PPL (pronounced “people”) is derived from the Democratic National Committee’s mantra of the September 2012 convention being “The People’s Convention.” The PPL’s Kickoff Party (independent of the DNC) is this Tuesday, March 6, at Packard Place (222 S. Church Street). So what is The PPL? It’s an http://www.caabj.com/2012/03/for-ppl-by-ppl-dnc-kick-off-tonight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-5258615617587627934Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-02-27T08:00:17.785-05:00 PRNDI is rolling out a new series of webinars in the coming weeks that, if you're interested in radio or just want to up your game, you'll definitely want to be a part of. www.instructables.com *** Investigative Reports for Radio Thursday, March 1st from 2-3 pm EST. Interested in getting more investigative reporting on your airwaves? Join Dan Grech, Radio News Director from WLRN-Miami http://www.caabj.com/2012/02/couldnt-survive-wo-these-radio-webinars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-4028911718088463813Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:45:00 +00002012-02-23T16:45:01.438-05:00 http://www.caabj.com/2012/02/media-mixer-this-tuesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-1574691256062044965Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +00002012-02-13T17:52:14.493-05:00eventfundraiser Grammy-award winning songwriter/producer/artist & former journalist Gordon Chambers will be LIVE at the Sunset Club on Thursday, Feb. 16th at 8 p.m. Hosted by DJ Stacey Blackmann, we will share the spotlight with Samaritan's Feet charitable organization. Proceeds will go towards our scholarship fund. Gordon's hits include Anita Baker's Grammy-winning hit "I Apologize," Brownstone's Grammy http://www.caabj.com/2012/02/live-music-and-fundraiser-with-gordon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CAABJ)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-7910093488269286958Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:25:00 +00002012-02-09T16:30:35.665-05:00eventfundraiser Image from www.ericaweiner.com Forget about boring roses and overcrowded restaurants this Valentine's weekend. CAABJ has partnered with Curatio Rehabilitation and Spa to offer a more creative alternative: an exclusive, members-only break on their Couple's Massage Class. There is limited space for the one-hour, couples-only class. Let trained professionals teach you how to soothe and http://www.caabj.com/2012/02/just-in-time-for-valentines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CAABJ)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-3775730954849075665Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:29:00 +00002012-01-29T17:41:45.385-05:00 The Patriots and the Giants are playing, but YOU can be the big winner. www.yourlogoresources.com The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists is hosting our Super Bowl Party at the newly renovated lounge of the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel. This is your invitation to a great night. See the biggest game of the year in a stylish locale, with free pizza and snacks while supporting http://www.caabj.com/2012/01/caabj-super-bowl-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CAABJ)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-5388578094351618193Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:35:00 +00002012-01-25T16:41:39.420-05:00Saturday's Social Media for Journalists training was electric and information-packed. CAABJ members presented their top tips to gaining influence, building a reputation and branding yourself online. Instagram image by S. Kehinde Patterson. Jarvis Holliday, who writes Grown People Talking and Charlotte Magazine's Dusk til Dawn nightlife blog, stressed the importance of consistency. "Whether http://www.caabj.com/2012/01/social-media-secrets-revealed-at-caabj.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CAABJ)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-4578890853625738971Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:35:00 +00002012-01-25T16:39:26.403-05:00 CAABJ encourages you to be a visible part of the solution for a neighborhood needing help. These events take place mid- to late February, so there's some lead time. Please get involved if you can; if you can't, help spread the word. http://www.caabj.com/2012/01/hidden-valley-volunteer-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (CAABJ)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-204729499911777327Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +00002012-01-17T09:57:38.677-05:00 Come out to Kickstand this Saturday for our inaugural 2012 meeting. Get the scoop on our upcoming CIAA Mixer, Accessing the Media workshop, Scholarships, and preparations for the Democratic National Convention! Plus, social media stars Jarvis Holliday (Grown People Talking, Charlotte Magazine), Jameka Whitten (JSW Media Group) and Davida Jackson (Called2Connect) will be presenting "The http://www.caabj.com/2012/01/meeting-free-social-media-workshop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-6274894294260585895Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +00002012-01-08T15:51:06.445-05:00 Dear CAABJ Members, Ken Ward's wife Letitia wanted to make sure I thanked you for your prayers and encouraging words following his untimely death.   There is news for those who are interested in helping further.   The family is working on establishing a memorial fund in Ken's name.  We will update you when those plans are finalized.     There will be a public viewing followed by a memorial forhttp://www.caabj.com/2012/01/ken-ward-memorial-service-this-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-3468163879935282548Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:27:00 +00002012-01-05T10:27:38.298-05:00My heart is heavy after learning of the loss of a fixture on air in the state of North Carolina.  Ken Ward passed Tuesday night from apparent health complications.    CAABJ President Ken Lemon  He worked as an anchor for News14 Carolina, and most recently with me as a reporter at WSOC-TV in Charlotte.  Above all things, Ken was a loving father, a caring husband, and a joy to anyone who met http://www.caabj.com/2012/01/message-from-our-president.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-1173679298676956261Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:32:00 +00002012-01-04T15:41:05.882-05:00QCityMetro's Michaela Duckett writes: "Channel 9 Eyewitness News reporter Ken Ward has died. He was 44. According to Bill Fish, an investigator with the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office, Ward’s body was picked up from Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville around 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. The cause of death was not immediately known, he said." full story here... Condolences poured fromhttp://www.caabj.com/2012/01/charlotte-reacts-to-reporter-ken-wards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-2292066857772761060Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:36:00 +00002011-12-14T10:36:25.537-05:00The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists invites you to our Christmas Celebration and Dessert Reception, taking place Sunday, December 18, 6-8 p.m. This festive evening will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton, in Gateway Village, 895 W. Trade St. We'll celebrate a very productive year within our organization that included workshops, scholarship fundraisers, and a successful summer http://www.caabj.com/2011/12/caabj-christmas-celebration-and-dessert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18460029.post-1346279528834090898Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:37:00 +00002011-11-28T17:55:49.289-05:00Levine Museum of the New South, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and the Mint Museum are presenting a talk and reading by critically acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson. "An Evening with Isabel Wilkerson" will take place this Thursday, December 1, 7 p.m. in McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square (345 N. College St.). A former national http://www.caabj.com/2011/11/evening-with-isabel-wilkerson-december.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists)0