Advance Showing Tuesday in D.C.: Viola Davis as President
March 24 Roundtable Posted: Surviving on the Web
March 31: African Responses to U.S. Presidential Actions
Last Night: Washington Informer Celebrates 60 Years
April 3: Howard U. Screens Doc on Educator Benjamin Mays
April 3: Latest Developments in Higher Education
April 4: SNCC Legacy Project Discusses Women and Gender
April 9: How to Communicate Effectively With Journalists
April 10: Call to Action on Federal, Local Tax Policy
April 11: Symposium on Ireland and Atlantic Slavery
From New York: Next Media Watch
April 17: Indigenous J-Assn. Hosts Webinar About Bluesky
April 15 Deadline for Newspaper Columnists Contest
April 23: Hampton U. ‘State of the Media’ Conference
May 2-3: NABJ Philadelphia Set for Two-Day Celebration
From National Association of Hispanic Journalists
April 12: ‘Building Black Wealth ‘Day’ ‘ in More than 100 Cities
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Advance Showing Tuesday in D.C.: Viola Davis as President
We are thrilled to announce that your organization has been selected to attend an advance screening of PRIME VIDEO’S “G20” on APRIL 2ND at AMC Georgetown.
Please reserve tickets by using the link below. Please note that for this screening, seating is first come first serve no seating guaranteed, so we recommend all guests to arrive at least one hour before showtime. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us via email. Thank you!
CODE: G20DC
ADVANCED SCREENING
Where: AMC Georgetown
Address: 3111 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007
When: April 2nd, 2025
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Time: 7:00 PM
Film Synopsis
When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Academy Award winner Viola Davis) becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders in this action-packed thrill ride.
Directed by:
Patricia Riggen
Cast:
Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, Christopher Farrar and Antony Starr
Please have all of your guests RSVP by Monday March 31st
by 5 PM EST.
***Seating is first come, first serve so please arrive early. Doors will open promptly at 6 PM. Local/State COVID-19 restrictions will be adhered to in each market.*** Thank you
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March 24 Roundtable Posted: Surviving on the Web
Chat-room comments from the attendees;
“Everyone is fabulously insightful. These are big think questions that require bold action. What a brain trust to help young and old navigate into the future” . . .
“This was an amazing conversation.: . . .
And from our honoree, Niketa Patel: “This conversation is really insightful and timely. . . . Hope to join future roundtables!” . . .
Panelists:
–– Meredith D. Clark, Ph.D, researcher, journalist, teacher, media consultant and author of “We Tried to Tell Y’all: Black Twitter and the Rise of Digital Counternarratives.”
— Adriana Lacy, who has spent more than a decade working in audience engagement, including working at The New York Times and Axios, and now heads her own consulting agency to help newsrooms adopt the best practices of creator journalism.
— Philip Lewis, deputy editor at HuffPost, news aggregator and president of the Washington Association of Black Journalists, who was called “The Anderson Cooper of Black Twitter” last year by Wired magazine and was just named one of ‘Tomorrow’s News Trailblazers” by Editor & Publisher magazine.
— Samantha Ragland, vice president, journalism programs, American Press Institute; journalist, educator and digital strategist. She is quoted at length in Editor & Publisher, saying,”Traditional outlets can learn from influencers’ audience engagement strategies, while creators can benefit from established journalistic practices.“
We toasted Niketa Patel, newly appointed executive director/CEO of the Online News Association
March 31: African Responses to U.S. Presidential Actions
From Adam Powell:
Monday, March 31, 9 am EST (afternoon in Africa): The Future of Africa-U.S. Health Diplomacy: African public perceptions and responses to the US presidential actions. In person and on line.
To RSVP for the zoom link: https://annenberg.usc.edu/events/cclp/future-africa-us-health-diplomacy-perspectives-continent-part-1-initial-african-public
To attend in person in Washington DC, please email Judy Kang at junghwak@usc.edu (seating is limited, RSVPs are essential)
Last Night: Washington Informer Celebrates 60 Years
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April 3: Howard U. Screens Doc on Educator Benjamin Mays
The Moorland Spingarn Library and the Cathy Hughes School of Communications’ [invite] you to a screening of “The Legacy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays.” This documentary will be screened at from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at the MET Building, 300 Bryant St. NW., Room 100. In addition to the filmmakers, a panel discussion will include Mays scholars Dr Randolph Jelks, Dr. Vernon Burke, and Dr. Kevin Witherspoon, the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Endowed Chair. Executive producers Sally J. Warner, Ron Worthem, producer Todd Bethel and director Michael Wells will also be available.
“Left Side of the Lion Media” embarked on the journey of creating a documentary about Dr. Benjamin E. Mays to honor and preserve the legacy of a remarkable leader, educator, and civil rights advocate.
Dr. Mays was the sixth president of Morehouse College from 1940 to 1967, where he mentored a young Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and was founding dean of Howard University’s School of Divinity. His life and work have had a profound impact on American society, shaping the course of history through his unwavering commitment to equality, education, and justice. His powerful voice and insightful writings challenged the status quo and provided a moral compass during some of the most tumultuous times in our nation’s history.
By sharing his journey, we aim to shed light on the values and principles that guided Dr. Mays’ life — values that continue to resonate today. The film seeks to educate and inspire audiences, highlighting the importance of perseverance, integrity, and the relentless pursuit of social justice. Through the legacy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, we not only celebrate his achievements but also ensure that his story remains a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration for future generations. His legacy reminds us that one person’s dedication to education and equality can indeed make a lasting difference in the world.
Please share this announcement with students and faculty and friends.
- Nissrine Bedda, Arab America: Woven in Film: Palestinian History & Hope
April 3: Latest Developments in Higher Education
From the Chronicle of Higher Education:
We’re hosting another series of webinars in the coming weeks to examine major challenges colleges face as the Trump administration tries to transform higher education. |
 FREE WEBINAR SERIES |
| Trump and Higher Ed: Understanding the Latest |
| Sign up for free today and you’ll automatically be registered for three upcoming sessions. Each one will feature Rick Seltzer, author of The Daily Briefing, higher ed’s essential morning newsletter, and Sarah Brown, The Chronicle‘s news editor: |
| •April 3: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT |
| •April 24: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT |
| •May 8: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT |
| At each session, we’ll cover the most important topics of the moment, so you can stay ahead of the whirlwind of news.Don’t worry if you can’t commit to all three dates: When you sign up, we’ll send you reminders in advance of each event. After the sessions end, you’ll receive links to watch the recordings on demand. |
April 4: SNCC Legacy Project Discusses Women and Gender
April 9: How to Communicate Effectively With Journalists
From Indigenous Journalists Association:
IJA-Grist-Cultural Survival-Project Access webinar ‘Share Your Story’ on April 9
Indigenous leaders and grassroots organizers have important stories to tell, but many are not accustomed to working with journalists and media. This contributes to Indigenous Peoples, issues, and the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) not getting the media attention they deserve.
To address this gap, the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and Grist co-produced a media training program for Indigenous leaders. During this crash course webinar, participants will learn how to hone and craft their messages; learn storytelling techniques and tools, and understand the story components journalists want and how to communicate them effectively to journalists and media.
April 10: Call to Action on Federal, Local Tax Policy
| WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT: Join Us Thursday April 10th for People over Profit: Tax Justice for All An Interfaith Gathering and Call to Action Federal tax policies shape our local communities — housing, education, healthcare — yet they continue to favor the wealthiest few over working families. Tax policy is a moral issue, not just a policy one. We want to show both our national and local elected officials and the media that District residents are paying attention and want a fair tax system that works for everyone. Join WIN for an Interfaith Gathering & Call to Action – we will bring together DC residents, faith communities, and community organizations to raise a collective moral voice. Together, we will call for a fair Federal and Local tax policy that prioritizes justice for our communities and people over profits! Featured Speakers: Rev. William H. Lamar IV, Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Rabbi Hannah Goldstein, Temple Sinai Imam Dr. Talib M. Shareef, Masjid Muhammad, The Nation’s Mosque Larry Mishel, Former President, Economic Policy Institute Erica Williams, Executive Director, DC Fiscal Policy Institute RSVP NOW Please Note: This is an outdoor standing event. Location will be shared with registrants as soon as possible. |
| When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM Where: RSVP for Location |
Georgetown University
April 11: Symposium on Ireland and Atlantic Slavery
| Friday, April 11 |
| Georgetown University’s Global Irish Studies Initiative, in association with the Center for the Study of Slavery and the Humanities Initiative, presents: Ireland and Atlantic Slavery symposium Friday, April 11, 2025 from 10:00-17:00 EST. This symposium will be held in person at the Humanities Conference Room, Room 205, Hilltop Campus. Bringing together scholars from Ireland, Canada, Cuba, the United Kingdom, and the United States, this symposium will explore the historic experiences, and commemorative legacies, which have denoted Irish engagement with slavery across the Atlantic. A formal invitation with RSVP details will follow shortly after. As always, all will be warmly welcomed. Our events are always free and open to the public. Following the symposium, there will be a free staged reading of “The Frederick Douglass Project,” in association with Solas Nua and the Laboratory for Global Performance. This reading will take place at 19:00 EST at The Fillmore School. |
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From New York: Next Media Watch
Next Media Watch: Monday 31 March 2025:
YouTube channel: MediaWatchEVT…
Attorney Warren Bennia guests with Alan Singer, PhD, Robert Anthony, Raymond Peterson and Eric V Tait Jr., to discuss the legalities of the tRUMP assault on the rule of law, the judiciary, due process, and a host of of other anti-Constitutional Executive Orders.
Available online Monday 5:30p EDT at www.mnn.org
Also on MNN-1 (Spectrum Cable CHN 34, RCN CHN-82, Verizon FIOS CHN 33) and MNN’s 1995 HD Channel in the NYC Metro area.
E V TAIT, JR
MEDIA WATCH CO-HOST
PRODUCER
April 17: Indigenous J-Assn. Hosts Webinar About Bluesky
April 15 Deadline for Newspaper Columnists Contest
Enter the 2025 NSNC Columnist Contest
National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Column Contest
Opened January 15, 2025 8:00 a.m. (EST)
Closes: April 15, 2025 11:59 p.m. (EST)
For Registration & General Guidelines visit: nsnc.submittable.com/submit
Email Joanne Brokaw, contest chair, with any questions at joannebrokaw (at) gmail.com.
“The NSNC Annual Columnist Contest gives columnists a chance to win awards for their submissions and be acknowledged by their peers.”
— NSNC Executive Director Ginny McCabe
Submit your best work! You could be one of this year’s winners!
April 23: Hampton U. ‘State of the Media’ Conference
Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications to Host “The State of the Media” Forum Featuring Former MSNBC Executive, Alumna Rashida Jones on Wed. April 23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hampton, Va.—March 25, 2025: A leader among university journalism schools, Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications (SHSJC) hosts the “State of the Media,” a public forum on Wed. April 23, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. The discussion will focus on the present and future of American media and news. Former MSNBC president Rashida Jones ‘02, ‘24, a Hampton University Board of Trustee Member and alumna, will headline the panel, along with other media leaders.
“This is an urgent conversation at a critical time,” said SHSJC Dean Julia A. Wilson. “Even a simple glance at the news these days seems to bombard viewers, listeners and readers with seismic shifts in their assessments of our media landscape. Journalists are confronted with various obstacles for reporting truthful content and are consistently combatting misinformation and disinformation generated on digital media platforms by Artificial Intelligence (AI).”
In addition to Jones, other distinguished panelists include:
- Moderator: Nyla Cross ‘27, Hampton U., SHSJC journalism student, Harvard Du Bois Scholar
- Maurice Jones, Vice President of News, WHRO Public Media
- Angilee Shah, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Charlottesville Tomorrow
- Karima Haynes, Director of Reporting Fellows Program, Pulitzer Center
- Jeffrey Reece, Director of Content, Virginian-Pilot
- Melinda Coleau (Woolbright), WRC NBC 4/ WZDC Telemundo 44 Planning Manager . . . .
May 2-3: NABJ Philadelphia Set for Two-Day Celebration
A SPECIAL INVITATION TO YOU!!
“A Timeless Journey: Then, Now & Ahead
Celebrating the Legacy of Black Journalists in Philadelphia”
On May 2-3, 2025, NABJ Philly will honor the founders and early members of the Association of Black Journalists in 1974 and local founders of the National Association of Black Journalists in 1975 by remembering what they accomplished and contemplating the media industry they fought so earnestly to join.
The two-day FREE event is presented by the Philadelphia Foundation. It will be held at The African American Museum in Philadelphia, which is a Gold Sponsor. Visit Philadelphia is a Silver Sponsor.
Please RSVP NOW for this exciting event where you can mingle with old and new friends, have some good food and drinks, and participate in serious discussions about the media.
Click here to RSVP and view our very impressive lineup: bit.ly/celebrationofblackjournalists
For questions, contact nabjphilly@gmail.com.
From National Association of Hispanic Journalists
| The AI x Journalism Summit (May 7–8) will bring together journalists, technologists and innovators to explore AI’s impact on media in Baltimore, MD. Attendees will gain practical skills in reporting on AI, using AI tools and building AI-driven news products to navigate the evolving media landscape. NAHJ members get $30 off the standard $70 ticket using the discount code: HH-NAHJ25 Register here |
| Science essentials for local reporters April 2 (2-3:15 p.m. EDT) – Zoom In this FREE “crash course” — designed for reporters covering science either occasionally or full-time — SciLine will teach the basic principles about recognizing science worth reporting on and doing it justice in your coverage. A 15-minute open Q&A follows the presentation Register here |
| Amidst an increasingly hostile environment for a free press, U.S. journalists and news outlets concerned about safety can reach out to Journalist Safety Urgent Care helpline for one-on-one or newsroom-wide safety consults for digital, physical, psychosocial, and legal concerns — from dealing with doxing, threats, and arrests to preparing for risky assignments. Email urgentcare (at) electionsos.org and include “SAFETY” in the subject line. |
April 12: ‘Building Black Wealth ‘Day’ ‘ in More than 100 Cities
Some of us may know the contact person, Mike Frisby, as onetime White House correspondent for the Wall Street Journal!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2025
Contact:
Michael K. Frisby
Mike@frisbyassociates.com/202-625-4328
NAREB PRESENTS SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL BUILDING BLACK WEALTH DAY ON APRIL 12, 2025, IN OVER 100 CITIES
The National Building Black Wealth Day Follows The Resounding Success of Our Mid-Winter Conference In February, Where We Equipped Our Community With the Tools, Strategies, and Insights Needed to Thrive In an Evolving Industry.
ST. LOUIS, MO—The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) will present its second annual National Building Black Wealth Day on April 12, 2025, with live events in more than 100 cities across the country. Seminars and one-on-one sessions will empower communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, and other wealth-building opportunities. An internet feed will make virtual sessions accessible to a national audience.
To register for the in-person events taking place in 100 cities, including St. Louis, please visit https://narebblackwealthtour.com/. To register for the virtual sessions on Zoom, click HERE. Act quickly, as the virtual sessions have limited spots available. We also encourage you to share this opportunity with your networks to help us reach more Black consumers. Key partners in the tour include the African American Mayors Association, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Church of God in Christ, Inc., the National Baptist Convention, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Bar Association, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
“Participation by our partners underscores their commitment to empowerment and economic development in our communities,” said Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose. “The Building Black Wealth Tour is expanding for 2025. We are bringing together families, lenders, attorneys, and real estate professionals to discuss and implement strategies that increase Black homeownership and foster wealth-building within Black communities.
Rose noted that NAREB’s 2024 State of Housing in Black America report found that more than two million mortgage-ready Black Americans have the income and credit to buy a home but have not yet become homeowners.
Additionally, 1.75 million Black millennials earn over $100,000 annually and are poised to become homeowners. Further, Freddie Mac tracks the number of “mortgage-ready” renters nationwide, meaning they can meet certain income and credit requirements to qualify for a mortgage. Their researchers determined that as of January 2021, two million Black individuals aged 45 or younger are near mortgage-ready, while another 3.4 million are potentially mortgage-ready.
“Our tour aims to reach these Black consumers,” said Dr. Rose. “We are providing them with data and information on why they should consider homeownership. We explain the many benefits of homeownership, such as building wealth, fostering stable communities, and accumulating equity for retirement, college educations for their children, starting a business, or other financial goals.“
Ø What to do with Big Momma’s House?
Ø ABCs of Homebuying
Ø Real Estate Investing
Ø Down Payment Assistance
Ø Explore Careers in Real Estate
Ø Free Career Fair
Ø Free Health Screenings
Ø One-On-Ones with Real Estate Attorneys
Ø One-on-Ones with Housing Counselors
Black Wealth Day follows NAREB’s successful Mid-Winter Conference, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last month. This year’s conference, themed “Navigating New Horizons,” empowered real estate professionals with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to thrive in an evolving industry. Speakers included Dr. Egypt Sherrod, Host and Executive Producer of HGTV’s “Married to Real Estate”; Catrese Fields Alston, Philanthropist and CEO of Le-Bleu Diamond Corporation; Hill Harper, Award-Winning Actor and Activist; and Laura Escobar, President of Lennar Mortgage and 2025 Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
“Our Mid-Winter Conference helped NAREB Realtists® prepare for the shifting landscape of the real estate industry,” said Dr. Rose. “Realtists are on the front lines, working with families to secure homeownership and build generational wealth. In today’s challenging market, our members are more valuable than ever, and this conference ensured they have the knowledge and support to make a lasting impact in Black communities.”
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From Rebecca Aguilar:
“I wanted to mention . . . my #CallingAllJournalist Initiative, which is aimed at helping journalists survive and thrive during this difficult time. I publish a monthly jobs newsletter with more than 100 positions. Also, we are starting the ‘Ask Me Anything’ segment with journalists and their advice on surviving challenging times.”
From Associated Press, via Darlene Superville:
“Our White House news editor (my news editor) is retiring at the end of June. The second job is a new position.
“AP has just one news manager of color in DC and the head of photos is Latino. Would be great to have more.
“April 8 is application deadline for both.”
From Indeed! via Todd Steven Burroughs
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From Indigenous Journalists Association
- Communications and Marketing Director | Native Ways Federation (Remote, U.S. Based)
- Underscore Indigenous Journalism Fellow | Underscore Native News (Portland, Oregon)
- Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism | Center for Environmental Journalism, University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, Colorado)
- News Reporter | KRBD Community Radio (Ketchikan, Alaska)
- Investigative Editor | InvestigateWest (Seattle, Washington)
- News Director & Managing Editor | WKAR (East Lansing, Michigan)
- Reporter/Host | Spokane Public Radio (Spokane, Washington)
- Documentary Photography fellowship | Bay Nature Institute (Berkeley, California)
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From Alison Bethel at State Affairs, via LinkedIn
We’re Hiring: Copy Editor for State Affairs Pro
At State Affairs, we’re more than just a team; we’re a community committed to the art of storytelling and delivering news that matters. We’re looking for a Copy Editor to join our dedicated crew in Miami, FL. This role is pivotal, ensuring our content is compelling, accurate, and resonant with our readers across five key states. . . .
