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The National Association Of Black Journalists Convention Explained

Akilah Bolden-Monifa | Posted 08.22.2012 | Black Voices
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Akilah Bolden-Monifa

People of color are still in the minority in the United States and a even smaller percentage in the workforce. Ergo, any time there is a journalism conference not specifically labeled as, for people of color, it will be attended predominately by white folks.

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Why I Didn't Attend the NLGJA Convention -- They Failed Us on Prop 8

Karen Ocamb | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
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Karen Ocamb

I thought part of the mission of NLGJA was to talk to colleagues about how news is covered so it doesn't wind up being antigay. What's the point of having an NLGJA Style Guide when there's no substance behind the style?

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Code Orange And June Bugs

Rochelle Lefkowitz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Rochelle Lefkowitz

It's June, that month more or less identified with weddings -- and Rainbow Pride -- and we seem to have been busily courting a new generation to embrace gay marriage.

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