Event Designed to Help Alleviate Stress on Black Journalists
Wednesday: Networking Happy Hour on USAID Cuts (Update: Postponed Due to Illness; New Date Forthcoming)
Thursday: ‘Washington Post Live’ on Gun Violence
Wed. and Thurs.: From Lisa Shepard’s Husband
Thursday: From Alexandria’s History Museum
Friday: A Teach-In at Politics and Prose, D.C.
Submit for SPJ-D.C. Awards by March 10
From New York, Two ‘Community-Building’ Events
From Uproot Project: Stipends for SEJ Conference
Increasing Diversity in Public Media Newsrooms
Apply for ProPublica’s Investigative Editor Training
Reporting on Systemic Racism in Public Health
From International Symposium on Online Journalism
Washington Association of Black Journalists at White House
NAACP Scholarship Categories Include Communications
From New York: Media Watch for March 3
D.C.’s Journalism Job Fair Returns April 5
Jobs
From these journalist organizations
From the Uproot Project
From Asian American Journalists Association
From South Asian Journalists Association
From Washington Association of Black Journalists
From Indeed! via Todd Steven Burroughs
From NPR
From John Yearwood at Politico via LinkedIn
Donations are tax-deductible.
Event Designed to Help Alleviate Stress on Black Journalists
“Black Press Sunday,” inspired by Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of the Washington Informer. is designed to help address the stress, fear, anger and anxiety that Black journalists are experiencing these days, she says.
“And to acknowledge and celebrate the longevity of the Black-owned media. Black journalists have been true to their mission no matter where they work(ed) and their representation matters to Black America.”
The event takes place during the annual “Black Press Week,” and three days after Black Press Day.
Some may remember that the pastor of Metropolitan AME, the Rev. William H. Lamar IV, and his counterpart at Washington’s Asbury United Methodist Church, the Rev. Ianther Mills, were at our Feb. 7, 2021, Journal-isms Roundtable discussing the Proud Boys’ burning of Black Lives Matter flags at those churches.
Alan Feuer reported last month for The New York Times, “The Proud Boys no longer have control over their own name.
“Under a ruling by a Washington judge on Monday, the infamous far-right group was stripped of control over the trademark ‘Proud Boys’ and was barred from selling any merchandise with either its name or its symbols without the consent of a Black church in Washington that its members vandalized. In June 2023, the church won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys after the organization’s former leader, Enrique Tarrio, and several of his subordinates attacked it in a night of violence after a pro-Trump rally in December 2020.
“The ruling by the judge, Tanya M. Jones Bosier of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, effectively means that Proud Boys chapters across the country can no longer legally use their own name or the group’s traditional symbols without the permission of the church that was attacked, the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church.. . . . “
Services at Metropolitan AME are streamed on the church’s website, which has more information on the court decision, and on Facebook.
Wednesday: Networking Happy Hour on USAID Cuts (Update: Postponed Due to Illness; New Date Forthcoming)
“At Asha Strategies, we recognize the challenges brought forth in this period of global transition, from USAID’s evolving role in U.S. foreign policy and its impact on Africa to the recent workforce shifts affecting international development & policy professionals.
“These changes weigh heavily on many of us, but they also present an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and action. Now is the time to come together, reflect, and explore new pathways for strengthening U.S.-Africa relations not just through policy, but through trade, business, and investment.
“We invite you to join us for a networking happy hour where professionals across sectors will exchange insights, build relationships, and contribute to shaping a more dynamic and forward-looking partnership. . . .
“Register Now” for this D.C. event:
https://bit.ly/USAfricaConnectionsDC
Thursday: ‘Washington Post Live’ on Gun Violence
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| Thursday, Mar. 6 at 9:00 a.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. GMT “Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for young children and teenagers in the United States. On Thursday, March 6 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for conversations about how gun violence has impacted communities around the country, initiatives to find common ground and efforts to bolster public safety and health. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| “In a segment presented by The Ad Council, join leaders from a cross-section of industries for a conversation about the nonprofit’s new youth gun violence prevention campaign and the roles we all can play – individuals, businesses, clinicians, parents, gun owners and non-gun owners – building a coalition and using the common ground we share to move the needle on the most urgent public health crisis facing our country.” |
Wed. and Thurs: From Lisa Shepard’s Husband
Alicia “Lisa” Shepard, described in this space as “the conscience of the news industry” and a longtime participant in the Journal-isms Roundtable, died April 1, 2023, at 69. Her husband, David Marsden, sent this message to her friends and colleagues.
“Dear Lisa Shepard Fans,
“The following is an invitation by Lisa’s son, Cutter Hodierne, to see his new movie COLD WALLET, which opens Feb 28.
“As you all know Lisa (pictured) had no boundary on her love and support for her son and his work. And was his number 1 promoter. So we are attempting to fill that gap here.
“During the last few months of her life, they talked nearly each day as he was busily shooting the movie in western Massachusetts. To quote her own words in the last chapter of her memoir (coming Valentine’s Day 2026!), ‘Cutter has been in western Massachusetts since January, directing his second feature film, and the last thing I want is for him to shut down the set and upend everyone’s schedule. But I also want my baby at home…… I can’t wait to see him.‘
“Cold Wallet is dedicated to her.
“Now, here’s Cutter!
“Love to all,
“David
“Dear Family & Friends,
“I’m beyond excited to share some big news with you — my latest movie, COLD WALLET, is officially hitting select theaters and digital platforms on February 28!
“It’s a crypto-heist thriller presented by none other than Steven Soderbergh, one of my all-time filmmaking heroes and the king of the heist genre. Having his support is a surreal honor, and I can’t wait for you all to see what we’ve made.
WATCH THE TRAILER
“
WHAT’S IT ABOUT?
“A ragtag group of Redditors loses everything in a crypto Ponzi scheme and decides to get revenge on the influencer/tech bro who scammed them. But their home-invasion plan goes horribly wrong, and they find themselves trapped in a sadistic game.
HOW TO WATCH
“COLD WALLET will be in select theaters and on-demand Feb 28 — here’s where you can catch it:
THEATRICAL RELEASE | FEB 28 – MARCH 6
- Washington, DC: Angelika Film Center (Director Cutter Hodierne + stars Raul Castillo (Looking) + Tony Cavalero (Righteous Gemstones) & screenwriter John Hibey will be doing Q&A at Feb 28 showing!)
- San Francisco: Cinelounge Fremont
- Los Angeles: Laemmle Theaters
- Atlanta: Aurora Cineplex
- Chicago: CineLounge Niles
- Find Showtimes: Fandango
More info here: Official Website
Thursday: From Alexandria’s History Museum
“Please join us for a lecture with Robert Colby on his book, An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War South. The lecture will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7 pm at Alexandria’s History Museum at The Lyceum.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7 p.m.
“FREE”
Alexandria’s History Museum at The Lyceum
201 S. Washington Street
703.746.4994
Friday: A Teach-In at Politics and Prose, D.C.
 | Teach-in on Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and the Rule of Law with David Cole, Skye Perryman, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Kelley Robinson, moderated by Ally Coll at Conn Ave Politics and Prose is pleased to announce the first in a planned series of discussions meant to keep our community informed and engaged during this exceptional period in our nation’s political history. Details | ||||||||||
Submit for SPJ-D.C. Awards by March 10
From Celia Wexler: “Our Dateline Awards Competition is March 10, and getting an award, or even a finalist designation can be a career builder. We have many categories, including one for personal blogs, provided you’ve also had work published in journalism publications in 2024. https://spjdc.org/2025/01/2025-spj-dateline-awards-contest-open-submit-your-work-by-march-10/ “
From New York, Two ‘Community-Building’ Events
| Dear Epicenter supporter, It’s coming up on five years since Covid-19’s arrival and upending of life as we know it. Because our founding is so tied to this historic event, we feel compelled to mark the anniversary, which happens to be our anniversary, too – yet also reflect the current moment we are in, as well. We’re pleased to announce two community-building, community-driven events that do exactly that. Please join us.  The first, to be held Wednesday, March 12 at 2:30 pm at Elmhurst Hospital, is a discussion on “Abundant Leadership: Lessons and Reflections From the Epicenter” with Helen Arteaga, CEO of Elmhurst Hospital, and Joseph Betancourt, CEO of the Commonwealth Fund. Both will be in conversation with me, Epicenter publisher and co-founder S. Mitra Kalita (pictured). We fashion this as an intimate gathering with our biggest supporters and a true cross section of our partners, volunteers and fellow community builders. If you’re getting this note, that’s you!Reserve your spot today. Space is limited. Please bring ID in case it is required for check-in at the hospital. |
| RSVP for March 12 |
| The second, to be held April 2 at 6:30 p.m., is a launch of the book “When the City Stopped: Stories from New York’s Essential Workers” at CUNY’s Graduate School’s Elebash Recital Hall. I will be in conversation with author and Manhattan historian Robert Snyder. This event is open to all. Please help us spread the word and sign up! |
| Sign Up for April 2 |
| We hope to see you there. And a reminder to keep supporting us by subscribing to our newsletter, joining us as a member, and/or donating here! Best, Mitra |
From Uproot Project: Stipends for SEJ Conference
The Society of Environmental Journalists, in partnership with The Uproot Project — “a network with a mission to bring diverse voices to the forefront of environmental and climate journalism” — “is proud to offer travel stipends to help reduce financial barriers for journalists in need to attend our 34th Annual Conference, hosted by Arizona State University.
“This year, SEJ is adopting a needs-based approach to make our conference more financially accessible. We recognize that traditional ‘merit-based’ aid can reinforce inequities by overlooking individuals with underrepresented experiences and identities in the field. To support a more equitable process, SEJ will not require letters of support or professional portfolios as part of the application.
“Please note that stipend funds are limited, and will be awarded as a combination of reimbursements and lump sums, depending on the number of applicants. For more details, visit our FAQ page.
“This travel stipend program is available to U.S.-based attendees. We are committed to fostering SEJ2025’s global perspective and will share additional opportunities and resources for our international members and registrants.
“We are prioritizing applicants who are members of a listed affinity organization, and those with experiences and identities often underrepresented at professional convenings.
- “Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association
- Asian American Journalists Association
- Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists
- Indigenous Journalists Association
- Military Veterans in Journalism
- National Association of Black Journalists
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
- South Asian Journalists Association
- The Uproot Project
- Trans Journalists Association
“Application deadline: Friday, March 14 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time“
Increasing Diversity in Public Media Newsrooms
From the Public Media Journalists Association, via Walter Middlebrook and Tom Davidson at Penn State
“Subject: A fellowship program for juniors/seniors interested in public media
“All: The Public Media Journalists Association just received a grant for ‘Opening Doors,’ a program intended to expose young journalists to the world of public media (with a particular emphasis on increasing the diversity of those newsrooms).”
More here: https://www.pmja.org/opening-doors-student-application
“Application deadline is March 23.“
Apply for ProPublica’s Investigative Editor Training
From Talia Buford at ProPublica: “For the third year, ProPublica will invite up to 10 news editors from media companies across the country to participate in a yearlong investigative editing training program, led by the newsroom’s award-winning staff.
“Applications are now open for the ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program. Submissions are due March 24 at 9 a.m. Eastern time.
“As the nation’s premier nonprofit investigative newsroom, ProPublica is dedicated to journalism that changes laws and lives and to advancing the careers of the people who produce it. The goal of this program is to address our industry’s critical need to broaden the ranks of investigative editors. Building a pipeline of talent is a priority that serves us and our industry.
“ ‘A great investigative editor can be a force multiplier for change; they not only make stories better, but journalists better,’ said Deputy Managing Editor Alexandra Zayas, an architect of the editor training program. ‘Unfortunately, it’s one of the most difficult jobs to break into. Many who have succeeded learned from other investigative editors, so we created this program to seed those opportunities. We’ve been amazed at how well it’s worked.’
“This year’s program will begin in June 2025 with a weeklong boot camp in New York that will include courses and panel discussions on how to conceive of and produce investigative projects that expose harm and have impact. The editors will also get training in how to manage reporters who are working with data, documents and sensitive sources, including whistleblowers, agency insiders and people who have suffered trauma. The program also includes virtual continuing education sessions and support from a ProPublica mentor.
“This program is funded by the generosity of the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, which supports organizations in journalism, film and the arts whose work is dedicated to social justice and strengthening democracy.”
Reporting on Systemic Racism in Public Health
| The following National programs are open for applications: The Impact Fund for Reporting on Health Equity and Health Systems supports ambitious investigative or explanatory projects on systemic racism in public health, health care policy and the practice of medicine, including inequity in treatment, access to care, patient experience and health outcomes for Black people, Indigenous people and other people of color. Grantees receive a 2,000-$10,000 grant to help with reporting costs, five months of professional mentorship from a veteran journalist, monthly online development and brainstorming sessions with other reporters in their class and four webinars devoted to health equity in health systems. Apply by March 26! APPLY HERE! Our National Fellowship helps journalists and their newsrooms report deeply and authoritatively on the health, welfare and well-being of children, families and communities. The program prepares fellows to report a major enterprise health or social well-being reporting project in the months that follow our initial week of intensive learning in Los Angeles. Our Fellowship provides journalists a chance to step away from breaking news to take a deep look together at pervasive social and economic inequities in the United States, and the lasting health effects of systemic racism and exclusion on families and communities. Apply by April 9! APPLY HERE! |
| Interested in learning more? Arrange a conversation with us today! |
From International Symposium on Online Journalism
| ISOJ is less than a month away! Now’s the time to secure your spot. Whether you’re joining us in Austin or online, don’t miss this chance to connect with top journalists, innovators and media leaders. Register today! In this edition of the ISOJ Newsletter, learn about the must-see sessions happening on Friday, Day 2 of the conference. From independent journalists navigating hostile environments to the challenges of covering Trump 2.0, plus keynote speakers from NPR and the Los Angeles Times, Day 2 offers important and timely discussions that you won’t want to miss. Register to attend ISOJ – in person or virtually! Plus, sign up for our Thursday and Friday lunchtime workshops by Google News Initiative, where you’ll learn how to harness AI tools to their fullest potential! |
| Day 2 of ISOJ to tackle global democracies hostile to the press, challenges of reporting on Trump 2.0 and much more. Around the world, democracy is under attack, with news organizations and journalists increasingly facing persecution and restrictions on their work as regimes hostile to journalism target press freedom. The practice of independent journalism in countries where democracy is in jeopardy will be the topic of discussion for the first panel on Day 2 of the 26th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ), which will be held online and at the University of Texas at Austin, March 27-28, 2025. Registration is still open, so be sure to snag your tickets before space fills up! Journalists from El Salvador, Hungary, India and Turkey, will discuss threats to the press in those countries and global attacks on democracy during the Friday, March 28, panel, “Doing journalism in countries with democracies on the decline.” Ann Marie Lipinski, curator of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, will chair the panel, which features Carlos Dada, co-founder and director of Salvadoran digital-native outlet El Faro; Turkish journalist Gülsin Harman; ArfaKhanum, senior editor of multilingual news site The Wire of India; and András Pethő, co-founder, editor and executive director of Hungarian investigative journalism center Direkt36… Keep reading ISOJ 2025 workshops delve into Google tools that let journalists utilize the power of AI. Register now! Last year’s lunchtime workshop, New Google tools for reporting and fact-checking Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way journalists work and how audiences consume news. Learning to harness that power is the subject of two lunchtime workshops from Google News Initiative (GNI) t Anyone already registered for ISOJ is welcome to attend these workshops, which are included with the price of an ISOJ ticket for in person or virtual participation. However, workshop registration is required. If you have already registered for ISOJ, click here for links to register for the Google workshops, “Get Started with AI Tools for News” (March 27) and “NotebookLM for Journalists and Pinpoint for Journalists” (March 28). Seats are limited and the sessions are in English, without interpretation to Spanish (which will be limited to the main ISOJ sessions)… Keep reading |
Washington Association of Black Journalists at White House
| WABJ covering the White House |
| Several WABJ members were at the White House to cover President Trump’s Black History Month reception. Here are their stories: Trump hosts Black History Month event amid war on DEI, Brianna Tucker for The Washington Post Trump celebrates Tiger Woods and others at Black History Month event, but doesn’t mention DEI, Gerren Keith Gaynor for The Grio Trump hosts Black History Month event amid DEI crackdown, Raquel Martin for Nexstar Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order, Matt Brown for The Associated Press Trump Hosts Black History Month Reception, April Ryan for Black Press USA Amber Ferguson created a video roundup for the event for The Washington Post |
NAACP Scholarship Categories Include Communications
“Education is one of the most powerful tools for advancement. We’re committed to ensuring that Black students and other students of color have access to the resources they need to succeed. Through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives, we’re offering a variety of scholarship opportunities to help students pursue their academic and career goals.
“Scholarship applications are open now through April 11, 2025.“
“If you or someone you know could benefit from additional financial support, now is the time to apply. Scholarships are available for students at different stages of their educational journey, from high school seniors to those advancing their careers.
“Available scholarships include:
- Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
- Building Beautiful Futures Scholarship Powered by Dark & Lovely
- James Weldon Johnson Scholarship
- Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship
- The Ed Dwight Scholarship
- The NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship
- The Dearmont-Dyas Scholarship
“Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for your education.
“Visit naacp.org/scholarships to learn more and submit your application today.
“Keep Advancing,
“Francine Jackson
Program Manager for Inspire Initiatives
NAACP“
From New York: Media Watch for March 3
“Hosts:
Alan Singer, PhD, Robert Anthony, and Eric V Tait Jr.
“Subject: Assessing the tRUMP assault on the media as a blatant attempt to eviscerate the First Amendment and further his attempts to turn the USA into an autocratic WhiteSupremacist Christian Nation. The roots of this white-men-dominant push can be traced back to probably the most racist man to ever hold the presidency of the U.S., Woodrow Wilson.“
D.C.’s Journalism Job Fair Returns April 5
| 2025 Journalism Job Fair |
| Our annual job fair is back and we need everyone’s help spreading the word! Please share this recruiter sign-up form with your employer and encourage them to register. Interested in attending as a job seeker? Sign up here. It’s $25 for the public and only $10 for dues-paying WABJ members. If you’re a current member who was recently laid off, please email us to seek approval for comped registration. Free that day? Sign up for a volunteer shift and meet fellow members across all of our organizations. |
Jobs
From these journalist organizations
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
- National Association of Black Journalists
- Asian American Journalists Association
- Poynter Institute
- Society of Professional Journalists
- PublicMediaJobs.
- Online News Association
From the Uproot Project
Job opportunities:
- NYT, Climate Adaptation Correspondent
- AP, Climate Choices Reporter
- AP, Climate Social Video Producer
- VTDigger, Environmental Reporter
- NYT, Climate Policy Reporter
- Colorado Public Radio, Climate Solutions Editor
- ICT, Multimedia Journalist
- Civil Eats, Staff Reporter
- one5c, Senior Editor, Reviews
- WIRED, Senior Writer, Climate
Fellowships, grants, & other opportunities:
- The Uproot Project, 2025 Fellowship (Deadline March 1)
- Wake Forest University, Environment
al Justice Fellowship (Deadline Feb 28) - The Impact Fund for Reporting on Health Equity and Health Systems (deadline March 26)
- NPR, Next Gen Radio
- Calendar for paid internships & fellowships (courtesy of Mandy Hofmockel’s substack for journalism jobs)
- National Press Photographers Foundation, Grants & Scholarships
- Pitching Science Friday
- ProPublica, Freelance Pitch Form
From Asian American Journalists Association
The Detroit News seeks a Data Reporter who can create enterprise stories, oversee data collection and analysis, and develop
From South Asian Journalists Association
- Freelance Writer/Reporter (Pushkin Industries)
- Associate Editor, Accolades (Time)
- Editorial Fellowship (Washingtonian Magazine)
- Editorial Fellow (Atlas Obscura)
- National Hearst Journalism Fellowship (Hearst Magazines)
- Digital Editorial Internship (CNN)
- Staff Editor, Work Life (Fast Company)
- Editorial Fellowship (Fast Company and Inc Magazine)
- Senior Editor (Fast Company)
- Deputy Editor, Custom Studio (Inc Magazine)
- Staff Editor, Home Discovery (New York Times)
- Staff Writer, Emergency Preparedness (New York Times)
- Audience Editor, Magazine (New York Times)
- Senior Writer, Climate (Wired)
- Senior Editor, Culture (Wired)
- Senior Social Media Editor (The Cut)
- Beauty Writer (The Cut)
From Washington Association of Black Journalists
Jobs, Awards, Internships & Looking Ahead… (Feb. 23)
- Have you seen this list? “130+ Journalism and Media Opportunities (+Resources) You Can Apply For In February 2025”
- The Black Women Photographers x Nikon Inc. Grants are now open for applications for 2025.
- Apply to become a Vox Future Perfect fellow. Izzie Ramirez is the hiring manager: izzie.ramirez@voxmedia.com
- An African author has reached out to the WABJ in search of a professional editor to review his book. If you have editing experience and would like more details, contact info@wabjdc.org.
- Cook Political Report is hiring a Managing Editor in Arlington, VA.
- NBC News is hiring a Breaking News Editor for its Politics bureau in DC.
- Axios is looking for a Congressional Reporter and has other roles open as well.
- POLITICO is looking for a Politics Reporter to join its ranks.
- STAT needs a strong Washington Correspondent.
- The Emancipator is accepting pitches.
- Punchbowl News has several roles open, including a Reporter position.
- CNN is hiring a Senior Editor for Washington News, an Editor for the White House, and a Copy Editor, CNN Newsroom Weekend Night.
- The Guardian is hiring a Political Correspondent.
- The Washington Post is hiring a Democracy Editor and a Multiplatform Editor.
- Outside Inc. is hiring a Travel & Culture Senior Editor.
- The SPLC is seeking a dynamic Senior Content Editor who is committed to advancing social justice.
From Indeed! via Todd Steven Burroughs
Managing Editor
Remote
$120,000 – $150,000 a year – Full-time
From NPR
Senior Editor, Documentary Visuals Editor
Washington, DC · 6 days ago · Over 100 people clicked apply
$125K/yr – $135K/yr
On-site
Full-time
From Conde Nast via Chuck Stevens
From John Yearwood at Politico via LinkedIn
John Yearwood, Editorial Director – Diversity & Culture at POLITICO
Great opportunity. 
POLITICO is looking for a Standards Editor. Come join us. . . . https://lnkd.in/ezgvsrdx (Also check out other opportunities after clicking the link.)
