Secondary photo: Matthew Lewis with one of his photos of Martin Luther King Jr. (Credit: Special/High Point [N.C.] Times)
Matthew Lewis at his home in Thomasville, N.C., in 2016. (Photo by D.L. Anderson for The Washington Post)
Notices 10-16-24
Our next Journal-isms Roundtable takes place Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. Eastern, via Zoom.
We plan to remember Matthew Lewis, Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post photographer. who died at 94 on Oct. 2. Hired in 1965, Matt was the paper’s second Black photographer. He became the paper’s first African American assistant managing editor, serving in the position for 11 years and hiring 12 photographers, several of whom went on to win their own Pulitzers.
“I LOVED Matt Lewis. As everyone did,” says former Post publisher Donald Graham.
Services for Matt take place in Oct. 24 in Thomasville, N.C., and Nov. 2 in McDonald, Pa., near his Pittsburgh hometown. Details here. (second item)
Oct. 21 update:
From PEN America:
He will talk about the “trusted messenger” work the team is doing with the community in Miami, Phoenix and Dallas.
Who’s in?
Photos: Leonard Pitts Jr. at 2015 Journal-isms Roundtable holiday party at the Newseum, by Sharon Farmer/spphotoworks; Jim Trotter at March 28, 2023, Journal-isms Roundtable, by Don Baker Photography.
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Service for News Librarian Jeanette Brown Planned Oct. 24
The service is planned for 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 711 N. Columbus St., Alexandria, VA 22314
“In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Reading Partners, an organization devoted to helping to develop the reading skills of children where most needed,” he said.
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From the National Association of Black Journalists — Today
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From the National Association of Hispanic Journalists
| We are thrilled to welcome you to the “Combatting AI Misinformation in the 2024 Election” at the National Association of Broadcasters in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This in-person workshop is free and open to all NAHJ members. Non-members can attend for a $25 donation or join today. Registration is required to attend. In this training, attendees will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming journalism through a series of in-depth events. They will learn about the responsible use of AI, its impact on elections, and how newsrooms are leveraging AI for innovative research beyond tools like ChatGPT. The training will address the challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and deepfakes, with a focus on the 2024 election. Participants will gain practical skills to identify AI-generated misinformation and maintain integrity in their reporting, equipping themselves with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of AI in journalism effectively. Here’s some information for the event: DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Registration will begin at 5:30 PM. LOCATION: National Association of Broadcasters, 1 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003 ADDITIONAL INFO: Dinner: We’ll be serving a catered dinner at the end of the event. |
| If you have any questions, reach out to Isabella Di Giglio, Program Registration and Member Engagement Manager, at (866) 356-0878 or at idigiglio@nahj.org. Please invite your colleagues to attend and tweet about this session using the hashtag #NAHJTraining. Thank you for your continuous support of NAHJ. See you soon! |
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Some members of the South Asian Journalists Association wore South Asian attire for the anniversary event. MSNBC’s Ali Velshi said, “In 2024 what we realize as South Asian journalists, is we are foot soldiers for democracy. We are part of the program. Without us, democracy does not flourish,” he said. (Credit: X)
Congrats to South Asian Journalists Association!
. . . on its 30th anniversary.
Story: South Asian Journalists at 30: Relatively Small, but Diverse, Network-Ready, Watchful of Kamala Harris, by Tolu Olasoji (scroll down)
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From Transformative Justice Coalition — Today
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| Weekly Voting Rights Calls |
Our next weekly call is today October 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM EST, this call will feature Greg Palast. Greg Palast is known for his investigative reports for The Guardian, BBC Television, Rolling Stone and his string of New York Times bestsellers including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and Billionaires & Ballot Bandits. He is the creator of the documentary, “Vigilantes INC.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen”. On this call we will discuss Voter Challengers, Voter Purging, and Election 2024. Participants will learn what we must do to defeat voter challenging, voter purging and other forms of voter suppression. Greg Palast will be answering questions. If you would like to submit your questions in advance please use the link below:Questions For Greg Palast  If you would like to watch the documentary Vigilante prior to the call use the link below: Vigilante Movie Link The passcode to access the movie is 0820, These meetings play a vital role in informing everyone and making sure voters are aware of different suppression methods that could impact their voting. We are confident our weekly meetings can help to educate, mobilize and protect voters throughout our nation. Town Hall Details: Day: Wednesday, October 16th Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Register: https://bit.ly/GregPalastVotingCall Last Week Meeting Notes:Link To Meeting Notes From 10-9-2024 |
| Action Required: Attendance: Your presence is important. If you cannot attend, and would like information shared in the meeting please email your request to Jonnita Dockens (jdockens@tjcoalition.org). Sincerely, Barbara Arnwine, Esq. & Daryl Jones, Esq. |
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From D.C. Public Library — Negro Motorists Green Book, With Colby King
Celebrate the Opening of The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibit at DC Public Library Running from Nov. 2, 2024 – Mar. 2, 2025, The Negro Motorist Green Book and DC Public Library’s companion exhibition The Green Book in D.C. offer an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans during a time of nation-wide segregation. Through the lens of this indispensable guide, brought to life by artifacts from Green Book era businesses, historic footage, images, and firsthand accounts, you will also see the rise of a vibrant Black business and middle class. Get a first look at this exhibiting new exhibit while you enjoy two full days of events for all ages during opening weekend, including: Saturday, Nov. 2 | 1 – 4 p.m. Panel Discussion | At 1 p.m. in the Auditorium, Washington Post columnist Colbert King will moderate a discussion between Gizelle Bryant (Real Housewives of the Potomac) and Josephine Beavers (Vocalist). They will talk about their family ties to the Green Book and its historical significance for Black business owners and traveling performers in an era of segregation Children’s Sock Hop | Families will enjoy dancing, balloons and story time in the Children’s Room 9th and G Diner | Enjoy diner foods, catered by Florida Avenue Grill, with a view of 9th & G Streets at a recreation of a Green Book era diner Relax in the 5th Floor lounge | DJs Scooter Magruder (WPFW FM 89.3) and Poet Taylor (WPGC Radio) will be broadcasting live from the library playing music popular at Black Broadway clubs and theatres. View Historic Performances | Watch clips of the many musicians and singers who performed at Green Book locations in the library’s Auditorium. Pop-up Green Book Museum | Meet representatives from organizations featured in the Green Book in D.C. exhibition, including the Royal Golf Club, the YMCA, the Cloud Club, and D.C.’s Old Cars of Washington. Sunday, Nov. 3 | 1 – 4 p.m. Vintage Car Show | Come see the cars and hear the stories showing how families traveled during the Green Book era. Teenarama Dance Party | Relive the 1960’s with dancing to the music of the Mustangs and DJ Scooter Magruder, competitions and door prizes hosted by the African American Music Association. Food Trucks | Snag bites from Rito Loco, Roaming Rooster, and Goodies Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the rich history of African American travel and celebrate the resilience and innovation of the community. Learn More About The Negro Motorist Green Book |
 The exhibition is located at the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, 800 F Street NW, and continues outside the building with the placement of the artist’s light string work “Untitled” (America) (1994) in three key locations: the facade of the museum, the first floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, and outdoors along 8th Street NW, near the museum, in partnership with the DowntownDC BID. Walking tours of the exhibit begin Oct. 23 and thanks to our exhibit partners, as well as Downtown DC, tour guests get a 20% discount on food and drinks at the bar at Dirty Habit! Learn More About the Felix Gonzalez-Torres Exhibit |
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From Arlington Public Library — Octavia Butler
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Jobs
From journalist organizations
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
- National Association of Black Journalists
- Asian American Journalists Association
- Poynter Institute
- Society of Professional Journalists
- PublicMediaJobs.
From the Uproot Project (environmental journalists of color)
Job opportunities:
- Bloomberg, Bloomberg Green Editor
- The Washington Post, Power and Politics Editor, Climate & Environment
- YES! Media, Multimedia Editor Contract Position
Fellowships, grants, & other opportunities:
- High Country News, Fellowships (deadline, October 27)
- 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 Mississippi Public Broadcasting — seeking managing editor
From CollaborativeJournalism.org
 The Summit will feature two days of lightning talks, workshops, and participatory discussions about a wide array of #collaborativej topics and projects. The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University is hosting the 2025 Summit at Delta Hotels Thornton. This year’s presenting sponsor is the Gates Family Foundation. Denver’s thriving collaborative media landscape makes it the perfect backdrop for #CJS2025. The city is a hub for collaborative journalism and has a deep culture of community engagement — making it an ideal setting for the Summit. We’ll open registration in the coming weeks. In the meantime, mark these dates on your calendar and consider pitching a session! PITCH OR REQUEST A SESSION!   Pollard recently helped organize a Global Indigenous Journalists Convening in partnership with IJA, AP, and Grist, where Indigenous journalists from around the world came together to discuss the possibility of expanding reporting collaborations. We caught up with Pollard to hear about major takeaways from the convening and what a global Indigenous journalism collaboration might look like. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW  These projects tackled issues ranging from a catastrophic shipwreck to global disinformation networks and migrant graves across Europe, demonstrating the power of cross-border collaboration. The winning projects received 5,000 euros each for their work. Suspicious Machines, an investigation about algorithms, was announced as an honorable mention.  In the three years since publishing, new rules and laws have been established and investigations continue. “Numerous countries have told us they’re still investigating revelations from the Pandora Papers, and have identified or recovered tens of millions of dollars in unpaid taxes, with more likely to come,” Hamish Boland-Rudder, the ICIJ’s head of digital and product, said.  This partnership provides a detailed look at voters’ perspectives on significant issues like abortion rights, climate change, and educational costs. The findings not only prepare the states for the upcoming elections but also deepen the understanding of the socio-political climate in the Midwest through a collaborative journalistic effort.  Separately, Resolve announced layoffs this week in a public letter. “No one is being let go because they weren’t doing their job well. They are being let go because we had to make difficult decisions about which positions were essential for our work into the future,” Friedman-Rudovsky, wrote. “I can attest to every one of those leaving Resolve as being a supportive and excellent team member and will do whatever I can to support them in finding new professional opportunities in our industry.”  The community reporting fellowship in Georgia aims to equip locals with journalism skills to enhance community knowledge on energy topics. Fellows are producing impactful projects such as a newsletter series and an oral history project, ensuring that diverse voices contribute to the conversation around the Georgia Public Service Commission and energy justice.  All stories will be available in Spanish, online through Noticias En Español and published by the Spanish-language newspaper Sol del Valle, making crucial information accessible to a broader audience. 6 collaborative journalism job openings1. Arts Access Reporter, KERA: Through a partnership, KERA and The Dallas Morning News are hiring a full-time Arts Access Reporter, based in Dallas 50% of the time. The salary range is $58,000-$65,000 based on experience; benefits included. Reporting to the Arts Access Editor, among the responsibilities are contributing to new product development, contributing social media content, participating in digital and in-person events. Apply online for the Arts Access Reporter position. 2. Editor, Nebraska Examiner and Source New Mexico, and Reporter, New Hampshire Bulletin: Three newsrooms associated with the States Newsroom are seeking to fill positions. First, the Nebraska Examiner and Source New Mexico are each hiring an Editor. The minimum salary for both is $95,000 and rises with experience; benefits included. “With an eye on critical government stories from Lincoln and Santa Fe respectively, the Editor will oversee the talented team of reporters (three in Lincoln and four in Santa Fe) and a dynamic site, produce a daily newsletter, and continue to build the outlet’s social media presence.”For both editor positions, apply by sending a cover letter, resume, at least three professional references and links to at least five samples of work, to jobs@statesnewsroom.com. And, the New Hampshire Bulletin is hiring a Reporter to be based in Concord. The minimum salary is $52,000 and rises with experience; benefits are included and there is a potential relocation stipend. Job responsibilities include “generating story ideas with the editor, take photos and occasional videos, and pursuing story leads, both generated and assigned.” Apply by sending a cover letter, resume with three professional references, and at least three examples of work to jobs@statesnewsroom.com. 3. Journalism Fellow, Growing Indigenous Storytellers Program: APTN News, the Indigenous Journalists Association, and Journalists for Human Rights are partnering to offer a journalism fellowship (6 positions total) for six months contracts, either from January-June 2025 or July-December 2025. The salary is 35 hours per week for $25.25 per hour, with potential evening, weekend, and holiday work. Fellows will work in-person in Winnipeg, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, or Whitehorse, and must legally be able to work in Canada. Apply before 12am ET on November 17 by filling out this form or sending you information to canadian.programs@jhr.ca. 4. News reporters, Alaska Publica Media: Alaska Public Media is hiring a total of full-time News Reporters for their new statewide collaborative. One reporter will be based at Alaska Public Media in Anchorage as the Anchorage Communities Reporter, and the other four will work out of The Alaska Desk collaboration from one of the partner stations: KNBA in Anchorage, KUAC in Fairbanks, KUCB in Unalaska, KSDP in Sand Point, KUHB in Saint Paul or KHNS in Haines. Apply online for the News Reporter positions. |
From Indeed, via Todd Steven Burroughs
News Service Reporter
Philadelphia, PA
Remote
