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EWIP’s Fifth-Annual Leadership Conference & Scholarships Available
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Armstrong Williams to Buy Two TV Stations
Commentator instantly boosts nation's black ownership; a "pretty categorical non-apology" From Bloomberg (2/28/13); apology over blackface; Jet editor sorry for Facebook comment on Fantasia; historian says Parks would have wanted Tubman honored; editorials back renewal of Voting Rights Act; CNN still in rough ratings waters; Martin "unperturbed" by uncertainty of CNN role; Detroit's Fleming reportedly suspended for 10 days; ESPN leads the way in sports journalism diversity; VH1 to follow reporters on "urban entertainment" beat; why are these people in that house? (2/27/13)↧
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ABC Lures Byron Pitts From CBS
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"60 Minutes" contributor to be correspondent, anchor; lack of media diversity a worldwide problem; Miami, Fresno, Lakeland lead in sports journalists of color; missing news anchor had "medical condition"; a year after tirade, Limbaugh still bad for business; what will journalists of color regret in 2050?; Asian American billionaire could be eyeing L.A. Times; as February closes, two seek to clarify blackness (3/1/13)↧
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Dennis Rodman Livens Up ABC's "This Week"
N. Korea trip burnishes "the Worm's" reputation as bizarre; "Being White in Philly" called example of the problem; assaults changing how Oakland journalists report; columnists line Up to support Voting Rights Act; newsrooms called too slow in catering to mobile devices; reporter says she suffered miscarriage after beating; March 15 application deadline for Minority Writers Seminar (3/4/13)↧
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Looking at Lam & What Needs to Be Done
February 23, 2013
By Debora Gordon - Lam was, and perhaps still is, a young man with a lot of potential. He could have gone on to lead a life of commonplace trials and triumphs; having a family, a job or a career, exploring his personal interests in art and body-building. Maybe he would have been one of the exceptional people. Or maybe he would have led an ordinary, but reasonable life.
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The English Center
March 4, 2013
By Jian Di Liang - Being in the United States for two and a half years, my happiest time was the period studying at the English Center – a non-profit organization that helps new immigrants, refugees, and international students improve English skills and find jobs.
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Why I Go to Oakland’s Public City Meetings, & You Should, Too
March 4, 2013
By Sabirah Mustafa - If you attend town hall meetings, protests, and demonstrations, you may have heard the public demanding to be heard when public policies affect them.
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My Magic Pill
March 4, 2013
By Sabirah Mustafa - I used to wish for a magic pill what would enable me to swallow away my problems so I could successfully navigate my unfulfilled life. But when I found it, it wasn’t in any pharmacy.
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A Day in the Life of Lam Vo
March 5, 2013
By Debora Gordon - Lam ended a recent letter with “Write me when you find the time. I certainly have all the time in the world to wait.” This prompted me to ask him what it is really like to be living in prison and what typical days are like. He sent me a detailed account.
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Hugo Chávez No Friend to a Free Press
March 6, 2013
Critical broadcaster is in U.S. seeking asylum; radio journalist Brenda Box dies at 58; new Fox sports network is hiring, will challenge ESPN; Time Inc. now planned as independent company; Rick Hancock to join Atlanta paper's digital team; AP's Rochester to Be deputy managing editor in Pittsburgh; story alleging Menendez paid prostitutes begins to unravel; Indian Country sees deep impact from budget cuts; why some groups still need their own spaces (3/6/13 and 3/7/13);Critical Broadcaster Is in U.S. Seeking Asylum
Radio Journalist Brenda Box Dies at 58
New Fox Sports Network Is Hiring, Will Challenge ESPN
Time Inc. Now Planned as Independent Company
Rick Hancock to Join Atlanta Paper's Digital Team
AP's Rochester to Be Deputy Managing Editor in Pittsburgh
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KMPH-TV | Fresno, CA
News Audio Board Operator
Posted on:
March 6, 2013Deadline:
April 5, 2013
Category:
News
Position/Title:
News Audio Board Operator
Details:
KMPH TV News has an immediate opening for a full-time team member on it's award-winning and top-rated, five-hour morning program, "Great Day". The primary responsibility of this positiion will be as an audio board operator.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Competitive
Date Posted:
3/5/2013
Closing Date:
4/5/2013
City:
Fresno - 93727
State:
California
URL:
http://www.kmph.com
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Oregon Public Broadcasting
Arts Editor/Producer
Posted on:
March 7, 2013The Arts Editor/Producer is a passionate champion of the arts. This position works closely with OPB’s content creation teams (e.g: Arts, News, etc.), adheres to OPB’s editorial standards, identifies and produces arts content for OPB’s multiple platforms and produces a new weekly radio arts program using new and existing content.
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CBS 2, WBBM-TV | Chicago, IL
TV Digital Sales Manager
Posted on:
March 8, 2013Purpose of position:
The TV Digital Sales Manager will report to the VP, Director of Sales at WBBM-TV and will be responsible for working closely with the WBBM-TV sales team to prospect, develop, close, and maintain advertising accounts on CBSChicago.com and CBS Local Digital properties. The Digital Sales Manager will also work closely with the CBS Radio Chicago ditial team to achieve and exceed digital budgets for Chicago.
Primary accountabilities:
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Essence Editor Says She Was Fired
March 8, 2013
Exit followed clashes over Time Inc. view of black women; Isoul Harris, entertainment journalist, editing Uptown magazine; Soledad O'Brien obtains "Black in America" franchise; Williams attributes apparent plagiarism to researcher; Latinos closing digital divide with whites; Social media becoming indispensable for journalists; not much evidence of hiring for new Fusion network; March 10 marks anniversary of King-Gandhi milestone; British GQ pulls Naomi Campbell piece on Chávez (3/8/13)Exit Followed Clashes Over Time Inc. View of Black Women
Isoul Harris, Entertainment Journalist, Editing Uptown Magazine
Soledad O'Brien Obtains "Black in America" Franchise
Williams Attributes Apparent Plagiarism to Researcher
Latinos Closing Digital Divide With Whites
Social Media Becoming Indispensable for Journalists
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Essence Founder Would Sell to Time Again
Edward Lewis dismissive of fired editor's complaints; Black Enterprise adds to digital, trims two months from print edition; Detroit papers played parts in Kwame Kilpatrick saga; Obama's Hispanic-media man steps down; administration rejects more than one-third of FOIA requests; are black journalists in pipeline for top jobs?; Ronald E. Childs named Chicago Defender editor; if you have to ask about the diversity, you're not doing it right; event planned to respond to "Being White in Philly" (3/11/13)↧
Our future doctors and nurses, straight out of East Oakland
March 13, 2013
By Katherine Brown - In looking at the negative perception many people have of East Oakland, one would think that there was no opportunity for success, especially amongst youth. With limited resources and outlets to support youth in their professional and academic development, the future seems to be very bleak for young people.
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For my father: the places a dresser drawer can take you
March 13, 2013
By Katrina Davis - I can’t find my social security card, which sucks because I’m moving and I really really need it. My dad keeps everything important I own in his possession because we both know I’ll end up losing it. As I’m looking through his drawer to find it, I find one of the first things I can remember he kept for me so I wouldn’t lose it, my savings book.
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Is the Pope Catholic?
March 13, 2013
That's easy — but is the new pontiff Latino?; critical Venezuelan coerced into selling TV network; Orlando Sentinel honored for post-Trayvon race series; blacks, Latinos found more likely to own smartphones; actress, magazine scored for "redface" getup; police say Detroit's Charlie LeDuff involved in brawl (3/13/13)That's Easy. But Is the New Pontiff Latino?
Critical Venezuelan Coerced into Selling TV Network
Orlando Sentinel Honored for Post-Trayvon Race Series
Blacks, Latinos Found More Likely to Own Smartphones
Actress, Magazine Scored for "Redface" Getup
Police Say Detroit's Charlie LeDuff Involved in Brawl
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Collin Tong, SPMJ grad '76, nominated for SPJ award
March 14, 2013
Collin Tong, Maynard SPMJ grad '76, has been nominated for a Society of Professional Journalists award of excellence.
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