Earl Caldwell, veteran journalist whose dilemma over a government demand to reveal his sources in the Black Panther organization prompted the 1970 founding of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, with Jack White, retired Time magazine columnist, Lee Levine, First Amendment lawyer, and Richard Prince, Journal-isms Roundtable moderator. (Credit: YouTube)

In October 2023, Journal-isms reported that “The infamous Cointelpro program, the covert surveillance operation by government intelligence agencies that overrode citizens’ rights in pursuit of information, targeted a Black journalist in order to keep the news media from reporting fairly about the Black Panther Party, according to a First Amendment lawyer writing a book about Earl Caldwell, the targeted Black journalist.

“Caldwell was a New York Times reporter in 1970 when he was ordered to reveal his sources in the Black Panther organization to a federal grand jury, threatening his independence as a newsgatherer.”

Now that First Amendment lawyer, Lee Levine, has competed his book. Its publisher is offering “Journal-isms” readers and participants in the Journal-isms Roundtable a digital advanced review copy of “In Bad Faith: Earl Caldwell and the Fight for a Free Press,” to be published Nov. 15, and is entertaining requests for interviews.

For digital advanced review copy (not reflective of the final copy), please reach out to cup_publicity (at) cornell.edu

 Any interest in a physical advanced review copy? 

 Or perhaps a final edition as published? (Available mid- October). 

• In 1970, New York Times national correspondent Earl Caldwell — one of the first Black reporters hired to cover America’s civil-rights flashpoints — was ordered to reveal what he had learned about the Black Panther Party behind the sealed doors of a federal grand jury. Convinced that testifying would destroy the trust he’d built and silence a vital source of truth, Caldwell refused — setting off a showdown that raced from Bay Area streets to the steps of the Supreme Court.

• Lee Levine tells this story as it unfolded: a Black journalist with rare access; a mostly white press struggling to cover Black communities; and a government — under J. Edgar Hoover and Richard Nixon —running COINTELPRO, a sweeping campaign to infiltrate, discredit, and break the Panthers while pressuring reporters who covered them. When United States v. Caldwell reached Washington, DC, the Justices issued a 5–4 ruling against the reporter and the First Amendment cause he championed — a landmark decision that still imperils press freedom today.

• Drawing on one-on-one interviews and once-secret FBI, Justice Department, and White House records, In Bad Faith reveals how legal tactics, surveillance, and media manipulation converged on a single reporter to test the nation’s promises of equal justice and a free press. Levine’s dynamic narrative showcases the dramatic events of the era and highlights the clash of race and power, and how that impacts who gets to tell America’s story. A seminal landmark release on a major First Amendment case, singular & the first of its kind. 

•  Lee Levine has practiced, taught, and written about First Amendment law for fifty years. He has argued on behalf of the press in courts nationwide, including the US Supreme Court. He taught at Georgetown University’s law school, has written three books, and regularly publishes in popular and academic journals.

Feel free to share with any colleagues that may be interested. Don’t hesitate if any questions or requests arise. ​

***Open to all coverage opps including reviews, features, interviews, op-eds, excerpts, mentions, listings, inclusions, shoutouts, etc***

Thanks kindly for your time.

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cup_publicity(at) cornell.edu

Also, from video from Marc Lacey, New York Times managing editor, on the Times’ 175th anniversary: “I wrote a piece for the 175th about Earl Caldwell, and the fact that he was the only reporter at the Lorraine Motel when Martin Luther King was assassinated. Earl Caldwell, a Times journalist, was down here in Room 215. He saw him there on the balcony with his own eyes.”

• Journal-isms: An ‘Inspired’ Caldwell Leaves Hampton U., Has Plans (May 13, 2022)

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More Notices

From New York: Media Watch for Sept. 14
Through Oct. 7: Latin American Film Festival in Silver Spring, Md.
Through Sept. 27: ‘How D.C. Changed American Culture’
Sept. 23: Advancing Latino Health Through Storytelling . . .
Sept. 23: Democracy Denied in Nigeria – Documentary Preview

Sept. 24–27: 10th Anniversary of the ‘Blacksonian’
Sept. 25: Defending Black Girlhood, in Madison, Wis.
Sept. 29: When Sources Don’t Tell the Truth
Sept. 30: The Community Impact of Data Centers
Sept. 30: Jim Crow Museum Opens in Big Rapids, Mich
Sept. 30: Webinar: Covering Voting Access in Indian Country

Oct. 1: Online Journalism Awards
Oct. 1: You’re Invited to a Live Podcast Taping in N.Y.
Oct. 2: Shirley Carswell Leaving Dow Jones News Fund
Oct. 2-4: JAWS’ Conference and Mentoring Program (CAMP)
Oct. 2: Panafest in Wheaton, Md.

Oct. 3: Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington, Va.
Oct. 4-10: Banned Books Week; Webinar Oct. 6
Oct. 4: ‘The Mic is Yours for 250 Years of Democracy’
Oct. 5: Webinar on Threat Posed by Paramount-WB Merger
Oct. 6: April Ryan at MLK Library in D.C.
Oct.  7:  ‘From Selma to Saigon to Bloods’ Book Launch

Oct. 7: Webinar on Reporting on Data Centers
Oct. 7, 13, 21: Marvin Kalb, AI and Cybersecurity, Arts Diplomacy
Oct. 16–24: In New Orleans, Diverse Historical Drama
Oct. 17-18: Louisiana Creole Research Association
Oct. 24: South Asian Journalists Association Awards Reception
Oct. 22-24: Maynard Institute Training for Editors, Managers
On Black Marylanders: Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore

JOBS
From these journalist organizations . . .
Rebecca Aguilar’s Journalism Job Openings: ‘The September List’
From South Asian Journalists Association
From the Uproot Project
From NBC
From David Careers, Koch Davis, LinkedIn

From New York: Media Watch for Sept. 14

Alan Singer, Ph.D., Raymond Peterson, Robert Anthony and Eric V Tait Jr: Our individual takes on the state and fate of the country 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.

Our assessment of the NABJ/Stephen-A dispute and whether or not he actually deserves their THUMBS DOWN Award for denigrating Black women on his media platforms.

The Cambridge-Prof Jason Arday Debacle and a Shout-Out to ByLine Times, the UK media outlet blowing the whistle on the Peter Thiele-funded Right Wing Eugenics Cabal who successfully targeted, hounded/harassed Arday.

A playbook Thiele and company underwrote and perfected here in the U.S. with Christopher Rufo’s anti-CRT campaign.

Through Oct. 7: Latin American Film Festival, Silver Spring, Md.

From National Hispanic Media Coalition: 

The 37th AFI Latin American Film Festival in Silver Spring, Maryland is here from September 16th – October 7th.

This is one of North America’s largest and longest-running showcases of Latin American cinema. The festival is one of Washington DC’s top cultural events. There will be films, in-person conversations with filmmaker guests and parties hosted by embassies who sponsored films.

You can find more details on the program schedule.

All screenings take place at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, located at 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, Maryland.

Tickets are on sale now! Visit their website for the different ticket tiers and prices.

First floor of Washington’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (Credit: Richard Prince)

Through Sept. 27: ‘How D.C. Changed American Culture’

From the D.C. Public Library:

Exhibit Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Satellite Exhibits: Anacostia Library | Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library | Chevy Chase Library | Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library | Mt Pleasant Library | Southwest Library| Woodridge Library

Washington, D.C. is more than a federal city — it’s a mosaic of neighborhoods and communities that have nurtured creativity, learning, music, cuisine, and sports for generations. While the District is smaller geographically than every single U.S. state, within its 68 square miles residents of the District have contributed groundbreaking ideas that have shaped the nation’s imagination and driven meaningful change.

Sept. 23: Advancing Latino Health Through Storytelling . . .

Webinar: Advancing Latino Health Through Storytelling and Innovation

Sponsored by the American Heart Association

Date: September 23, 2026

Time: 5 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. PT

Join the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the American Heart Association on Wednesday, September 23 at 5 p.m. ET for a conversation on Latino health and the tools journalists can use to better reach and inform their communities.

Learn about new research on Latino health, emerging solutions and the National Hispanic Latino Cardiovascular Collaborative, plus resources available to journalists, including data, bilingual experts and reporting support.

Register today

Sept. 23: Democracy Denied in Nigeria – Documentary Preview

Sept. 24–27: 10th Anniversary of the ‘Blacksonian’

From the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture:

Join us at “The Reunion,” our 10th-anniversary commemoration, featuring a series of multi-day celebrations and signature events for visitors of all ages taking place Sept. 24–27. Guided by the theme “Welcome Home: Our Legacy Continues,” The Reunion brings together visitors, supporters, community partners and friends of the museum to reflect on the journey that has shaped the museum over the past 10 years. . . .

Sept. 25: Defending Black Girlhood, in Madison, Wis.

Jazz Concert Event Benefiting Defending Black Girlhood

A fundraiser for Defending Black Girlhood. Get dressed. Call your people! Make a night of it. Join us for live, smooth jazz that makes you close your eyes, sway in your seat, and wish the night would last a little longer. The Jeremiah Experience brings the music. You bring your favorite people. Together, we bring the love for Black girls. Enjoy pink champagne, a cash bar, door prizes, and the pleasure of gathering for a purpose. Come for date night, a girl’s night out, or on your own. Come one, come all. Every ticket supports Defending Black Girlhood and our work to help Black girls feel safe, celebrated, and free to imagine their futures. Give yourself a night to enjoy. Give Black girls another reason to know their community cares. Reserve your spot and join us. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 STARTING AT 7 PM The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, Madison, Wis.

Register

Sept. 29: When Sources Don’t Tell the Truth

Register here

Join us for a timely 45-minute webinar featuring New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker exploring how journalists can report ethically and effectively on false statements by politicians or other sources. Baker will be interviewed live by Stephen J. Adler, the director of NYU’s Ethics and Journalism Initiative and former Reuters editor-in-chief. As with all Ethics and Journalism events, you can join this event free of charge, and questions on the topic can be submitted in writing before or during the conversation.

Sept. 30: The Community Impact of Data Centers

Ferris State University says its Jim Crow Museum “is is the nation’s largest publicly accessible collection of artifacts of intolerance. The Museum contextualizes the dreadful impact of Jim Crow laws and customs. The Museum uses objects of intolerance to teach tolerance and promote a more just society.”

Sept. 30: Jim Crow Museum Opens in Big Rapids, Mich.

Join us on September 30 and October 1, 2026, for two days of events celebrating the grand opening of the Jim Crow Museum.

On September 30, the day will include a special program beginning at 1 p.m. in Williams Auditorium, located at 630 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, Michigan. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow, along with a self-guided museum experience supported by museum staff. . . .

Sept. 30: Webinar: Covering Voting Access in Indian Country

Join us Wednesday, September 30, at 1:30 p.m. EDT to see what recent data shows about voting access in Indian Country and how journalists can identify barriers that persistently affect Native American voters. The Zoom discussion will draw on a recent report published by the Native American Rights Fund, which examines data from the 2020, 2022 and 2024 election cycles. The report looks at voting as a series of steps, from registering to vote and receiving a ballot to casting it and having it counted. IJA will be joined by Allison Neswood (Navajo), a senior staff attorney at NARF, and Megan A. Gall, PhD, GISP, of Blockwell Consulting.

Register for Webinar Oct. 1: Online Journalism Awards In-Person Award Celebration: Thursday, October 1, 6 – 10 p.m. ET, City Winery NYC We’re thrilled to invite you to our in-person gala and awards show at City Winery in New York City. Join fellow journalists, editors, and storytellers for an evening of celebration, connection, and recognition of the best in online journalism. Tickets and tables are available here. For the 2026 OJAs, four awards come with a total of $36,000 in prize money, courtesy of The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication’s Agora Journalism Center, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Aspen Digital, a program of the Aspen Institute. These awards honor community-centered journalism, investigative data journalism, service journalism and topical reporting about artificial intelligence. Oct. 1: Honoring Five Black GBTQ+/SGL Trailblazers MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com OCT 1st at 1 PM EST: National Black Justice Collective to Honor Five Black GBTQ+/SGL Trailblazers With James Baldwin Legacy Awards Annual Ceremony Celebrates Black Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+/Same-Gender Loving Men and Elders Whose Leadership Has Shaped Culture, Public Health and Civil Rights WASHINGTON – On Thursday, October 1, at 1:00 PM (EST), the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) will host the 6th annual James Baldwin Legacy Awards, honoring the accomplishments, experiences, and lasting contributions of Black men and masculine elders within the Black Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+/same-gender loving (GBTQ+/SGL) movement and community. . . . The event will premiere live on NBJC’s website, YouTube, and social media platforms. Among the honorees: Emil Wilbekin is the founder and CEO of Native Son, a movement, community, and platform created to amplify the voices and visibility of Black gay and queer men. A pioneering journalist, educator, and cultural leader, Wilbekin has held leadership positions at Vibe, Essence, and Afropunk; contributed to publications including The New York Times T Magazine, Vogue, The Cut, Time, and Ebony; and currently teaches journalism, public relations, and magazine writing at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Oct. 1: You’re Invited to a Live Podcast Taping in N.Y. From South Asian Journalists Association: “Join SAJA and AAJA NY on Oct. 1 for a conversation on AAPI identity and audio storytelling,” referring to the New York chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association and Asian American Pacific Islander identity. Members can purchase discounted tickets here Shirley Carswell at a Dow Jones News Fund board meeting in New York. Oct. 2: Shirley Carswell Leaving Dow Jones News Fund “Executive Director Shirley Carswell announced that she will retire from the Dow Jones News Fund effective Oct. 2,” the fund announced Sept. 9. “Carswell, a veteran journalist and former deputy managing editor of The Washington Post, brought decades of newsroom leadership to the nonprofit journalism organization. “She began her 44-year career as a copy editor at daily newspapers in Richmond, Virginia, and Detroit. She also taught journalism at Howard University for several years before joining the News Fund. “Eric Mandrackie, DJNF board president, said: “Since taking the helm in 2021, Carswell has been a transformative leader for the News Fund.” “In 2023, she created the Early Career Training Program for newly hired professional journalists, giving them a stronger foundation and an important network at the start of their careers. “She broadened the Fund’s summer internship programs to include emerging focus areas such as audience engagement and added new training sites at the University of Maryland and American University. “In a partnership with NYU’s journalism school, she created the Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship in 2024 to address the underrepresentation of African American males in U.S. newsrooms. . . . ” Oct. 2-4: JAWS’ Conference and Mentoring Program (CAMP) In Santa Monica, Calif. Also: Join us for the Fran Lewine Memorial Interview at CAMP on Friday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. PT. Award-winning journalists Callie Crossley and Edith M. Lederer will interview broadcast news executive and Emmy-award winning news producer Kim Godwin, whose 40-year career includes executive leadership roles with ABC, CBS and NBC. She was most recently the president of ABC News, the first African American to lead a national broadcast news network in history, and the first woman and first person of color to hold the position in the network’s 80-year history. And:  Join us Sunday, Oct. 3 for a conversation with Monika Bauerlein, CEO of the Center for Investigative Reporting, a multiplatform nonprofit newsroom that reaches 10 million+ each month via Mother Jones magazine and digital channels, the Reveal radio show and podcast, and multiple social and video channels. The interview will be conducted by JAWS President and automotive editor for MediaPost’s Marketing Daily, Tanya Gazdik, as well as JAWS board member Julia Métraux, Mother Jones’ first disability reporter. More here  Oct. 2: Panafest in Wheaton, Md. On behalf of the organizing committee of Panafest, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to join our VIP Dining Experience during our upcoming PANAFEST “Taste of Africa,” October 2-4, 2026. VIP fine dining guests enjoy complimentary curated wine tastings (up to 6) from premier vineyards in South Africa while you meet and greet the knowledgeable people behind the pours, Enjoy a glass of your favorite wine with your meal, Coffee ceremony with handpicked coffee from Ethiopia. Savor delicious food from countries like Ethiopia and Ghana, to name but a few. Listen to live music, watch cultural displays and take a bottle of your favorite wine home from the event. Tickets are available at (www.givebutter.com/panafest-2026) Here is a recent fox 5 interview for your reference  (https://www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-sp28aj0lyhmyhc1v) With warm regards Aba Kwakyewaa Yankah Founder Oct. 3: Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington, Va. From Arlington Public Library: Memorializing Nann and Bess at Central Library The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of two “Stumbling Stones.” These bronze markers commemorate the lives of the enslaved people who helped build our county (and our country). The markers are placed in the sidewalk at the last known location where these enslaved people lived. Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington’s research has revealed over 2,000 enslaved people and identified 1,050 by name. Please join us for the Dedication Ceremony honoring two once enslaved individuals: Bess (Born ca. 1735) and Nan (Born ca. 1747). Both Nann and Bess were enslaved by the Triplett family, who leased the land (where Central Library now sits) in the 18th century. Speakers include Tim Aiken, Memorializing the Enslaved Arlington, Holly Karapetkova, Arlington Poet Laureate, and Scott Taylor, Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. The dedication ceremony will take place outdoors at the intersection of N. Quincy Street and 10th Street N. In the event of rain, the program will move to the Central Library Auditorium. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering, you will receive event updates and receive weather-related cancellation notifications. Oct. 4: ‘The Mic is Yours for 250 Years of Democracy’ From D.C. Public Library: Join us for an afternoon that brings together three powerful experiences: Music in Common’s Black Legacy Project, featuring songs, stories, and multimedia performances that trace Black history; a spoken-word showcase hosted by Nina Ligon; and a bold, interactive social justice improv performance from the CFA Repertory Theatre’s “Say It Loud”. On Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library we mark 250 years of American democracy — and the unfinished work to make it real for all — in an event that draws a direct line from the Civil Rights Movement to today, using music as a force to bring people together and inspire change. This mic belongs to the people, and that means you! Come as you are, bring your voice, and help us celebrate 250 years of democracy and the unfinished work of making it real for all. Learn More and Register Oct. 4-10: Banned Books Week; Webinar Oct. 6  From American Society of Journalists and Authors: From 2001 to 2020, the average number of books banned from U.S. school libraries in a year was 38. By 2025, that number had escalated to 5,245, according to the American Library Association (ALA). Public libraries saw a similar jump. The average number of books banned by public libraries increased from three a year in 2001 to 2020, to 92 in 2025. Given the gravity of the crisis, ASJA is observing Banned Books Week, Oct. 4-10, 2026, by hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The webinar will feature a panel of authors and publishing industry experts who will discuss the emerging backlash against government censorship and share insights on how to report on book challenges beyond the culture-war headlines. The webinar takes place at 4 p.m. Eastern time. In recognition of the seriousness of the topic and as a public service, ASJA is making registration free for all, including members and nonmembers. Find out more and register here. Oct. 5: Webinar on Threat Posed by Paramount-WB Merger From Freedom of the Press Foundation: A paper tiger for the press: Why ‘independent’ editorial boards can’t protect journalism Date & Time Oct 5, 2026 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)< Description Join us Monday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. ET for “A paper tiger for the press: Why ‘independent’ editorial boards can’t protect journalism,” a discussion on the shortcomings of efforts to insulate journalists at CBS and CNN from inappropriate outside influence following the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger fall short, and what we can learn from similar attempts in the past. In this live webinar hosted by Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), we’ll hear from journalists who’ve worked at major news outlets across the country about their experiences navigating threats to editorial independence, what works to protect it, and what doesn’t. We’ll be joined by: Mariel Garza, co-founder and executive editor at Golden State and former editorials editor at the LA Times Bill Grueskin, professor of professional practice at Columbia University School of Journalism and former deputy managing editor at The Wall Street Journal Margaret Sullivan, Guardian columnist and former public editor of The New York Times and media columnist for The Washington Post Dick Tofel, principal of Gallatin Advisory and former president of ProPublica Moderated by Seth Stern, chief of advocacy at FPF This isn’t the first time journalistic independence has been threatened by powerful interests. Join us to learn more about what it will take to protect press freedom in the U.S. today, and consider supporting our work by making a donation. (http://freedom.press/donate) Zoom registration here Oct. 6: April Ryan at MLK Library in D.C. Feom D.C. Public Library: We are excited to host award-winning author, trailblazer and former White House Correspondent April Ryan, as we celebrate her latest book, Notes on a Blacklash in partnership with MahoganyBooks. Joining April in conversation will be CNN Anchor & Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner. In this amazing follow up to her previous book, Black Women Will Save The World, Notes on a Blacklash is a gripping, soul-baring, and deeply personal examination of online misogynoir—specific and relentless online bullying attacks based solely on race and gender, AND the resilence and courage in the fight to reclaim your story when millions are watching. . . . Oct.  7:  ‘From Selma to Saigon to Bloods’ Book Launch Wednesday, October 07, 2026 6:30pm EDT NYU Washington, DC 1307 L Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Join the NYU John Brademas Center for a conversation with award-winning biographer Ray E. Boomhower on his new book, Wallace Terry: A Reporter’s Journey from Selma to Saigon to Bloods. The discussion will explore the remarkable life and legacy of Wallace Terry, one of the first Black national correspondents in mainstream American media, whose reporting shaped public understanding of both the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. . . . . Register here Oct. 7: Webinar on Reporting on Data Centers From : Friends, We know that many of you are working on stories about data centers – and we’re getting many grant proposals from reporters who want to dig deeper into this. So we’re holding a live webinar next Wednesday, October 7, at noon Eastern, with two of our grantees who have covered data centers extensively in recent months and will share their tips, tools and resources. Click here to register for this free webinar.  The one-hour session will include how to investigate the tactics that corporations are using to build data centers quickly, how to cover community response to planned data centers and how to investigate the potential impact of data centers. Speakers include: Lauren Ober, whose reporting for Reveal (with support from the Fund) examined local response to plans for a huge data center in Northern Virginia Edward Donnelly, who (with support from the Fund) has uncovered corporations’ covert lobbying efforts to change regulations so they can build data centers in Georgia and Pennsylvania The session will be moderated by veteran investigative journalist Ellen Weiss, who serves as president of the Fund’s board of directors. Everyone who registers for the webinar will receive a tip sheet on covering data centers and a link to the recording of the full session. Click here to register for “Inside the Investigation: Covering Data Centers,” next Wednesday, October 7, at noon Eastern. Oct. 7, 13, 21: Marvin Kalb, AI and Cybersecurity, Arts Diplomacy From Adam Powell: You and all of our Journal-isms friends are invited to join us at next month’s USC Annenberg Washington programs: Wednesday, October 7, 2:00 pm EDT (online only) Marvin Kalb on Russia, the Mideast and More RSVP: https://annenberg.usc.edu/events/cclp/commentary-marvin-kalb-adam-powell-iii-part-vi-mideast-russia-and-more Tuesday, October 13, 2:00 pm EDT (online only) Monthly AI forum, topic: “Mission-Critical Conversations on AI and Cybersecurity” with Roland Trope, his bio: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/centers_commissions/center-for-innovation/artificial-intelligence/ai-task-force-members/roland-trope/ RSVP: https://annenberg.usc.edu/events/cclp/mission-critical-conversations-ai-and-cybersecurity If you missed last month’s AI forum on AI and disruption, the video is now available on demand at https://youtu.be/ZTigWusVi7A Wednesday, October 21, 12-3 pm EDT (in person and online), and a reception later that day at 5-7 pm EDT (in person only) “A Celebration of Arts Diplomacy” Partners include George Washington University, Howard University, the Public Diplomacy Council of America, and the USC Center on Public Diplomacy. Regards, Adam Adam Clayton Powell III Senior Fellow, USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy, and Co-Host, “White House Chronicle” weekly on PBS, SiriusXM and https://whchronicle.com/ Oct. 16–24: In New Orleans, Diverse Historical Drama Voices in the Dark Repertory Theatre Company Presents New Orleans’ First Outdoor Historical Drama: Le Code Noir – Revisited October 16–24, 2026 New Orleans, LA —September 25, 2026 – From Friday, October 16 through Saturday, October 24, Voices in the Dark Repertory Theatre Company will present Le Code Noir – Revisited, New Orleans’ first and only outdoor historical drama. Co‑written by the late Mark R. Sumner, Director Emeritus of the Institute of Outdoor Drama, and award‑winning producer/director Tommye Myrick, Le Code Noir takes its name from the 1685 edict issued by King Louis XIV of France. Comprised of 48 articles, the edict governed the lives of enslaved Africans and Free People of Color and ordered the expulsion of Jewish communities from France’s colonies in the Western Hemisphere. Code Noir remained in effect in America until Emancipation in the early 1860s and was formally repealed by unanimous vote of the French Assembly in France on May 28, 2026. Rooted in documented history and directed by Ms. Myrick, Le Code Noir explores the regional and national events, cultural traditions, and social customs that shaped Louisiana’s identity. Le Code Noir first premiered in Congo Square from October 13–15, 2023, with a cast of more than 63 performers. The drama chronicles the 30‑year journey of a 17‑year‑old enslaved African girl who arrived at the port of New Orleans in 1794, auctioned after her former master fled Saint‑Domingue during the Haitian Revolution. Her story illuminates the making of Louisiana, highlighting the Haitian Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, the Revolt of 1811, Louisiana statehood, the War of 1812, and the Battle of New Orleans. Told through songs, dance, and portrayals of historical figures such as Jean Laffite, Andrew Jackson, Marie Laveau, and W.C.C. Claiborne, the production reveals not only the merging of cultures unique to New Orleans, but also the merging of bloodlines that shaped its heritage. Featuring an ethnically diverse ensemble of more than fifty performing artists—including actors, singers, dancers, and musicians—the production brings together the Kai Knight Dance Ensemble; legendary percussionist and cultural bearer Baba Luther Gray; master percussionist Bill Summers, to evoke the authentic rhythms and spirit of Congo Square. Le Code Noir is sponsored, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts; the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation; the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund; the New Orleans Council for the Arts; the Louisiana Division of the Arts; Le Musée de Free People of Color Museum; the Congo Square Preservation Society; and the City of New Orleans. Performance Details: Dates: October 16–24, 2026. Showtimes: Fridays & Saturdays: October 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday: October 18 at 5:00 p.m. Reservations, groups, or school performances: Contact Ms. Australia at (504) 314‑8606   Oct. 17-18: Louisiana Creole Research Association Louisiana Creole Research Association 22nd Annual Conference: October 17-18, 2026 New Orleans, Louisiana NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Louisiana Creole Research Association’s (LA Creole’s) 22nd Annual Conference weekend, October 17 & 18, 2026, includes the Saturday of noted Conference speakers, in collaboration with the Louisiana Archives and Manuscripts Association (LAMA). The full day Conference will be at the Convocation Center Annex at Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana. Registrations for on-line streaming and in-person attendance are available through the LA Creole website, www.lacreole.org . The Conference theme is “LA Creole in the Archives: Our History Lives Here.” The Sunday Brunch, with dancing, is October 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., at Laelah’s Gallery. The heart of the weekend’s activity rests in its day-long Conference program, on Saturday, October 18th, from 9 a.m. until 4:45 p.m., all things archives. The day begins with a documentary and discussion on family research; followed by LAMA’s workshop featuring leading specialists in archival research; a rendering of international and domestic use of archives; as well as attorneys who will discuss genealogical research as intellectual property and how to think about it as family legacy. Additionally, thanks to a generous grant from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, noted jazz musician will present a lecture with demonstrations by his quartet. Presenters include: Vivian Broussard Guillory (attorney and genealogist), Vincent Barraza (Xavier University Archivist); Sarah Waits (Archivist, Archdiocese of New Orleans); Charles Jagneaux (Clerk of Court, St. Landry Parish); Brittanny Silva and Chrstina Bryant (City Archives & Special Collections, New Orleans Public Library); Ibrahima Seck (Director/Research Whitney Plantation Slavery Museum); Marie Breaux and Sheila Moragas (Attorneys); and Michael White (Jazz Musician/Lecturer). The on-site Conference registration fee for the full day includes a complete traditional Creole meal. Activities during lunch include: “Creole Bingo,” (with prizes) an exciting and fun event, which calls out cultural items that may be familiar to Conference attendees. Also, the annual Recognition and Founders’ awards will be presented to individuals notable for their contributions to the culture. Thanks to the generous Jazz & Heritage Foundation Grant, the Sunday brunch features “The Headliners,” on October 18, 2026. You may purchase your ticket on the website, www.lacreole.org . The Louisiana Creole Research Association (LA Creole) is a New Orleans-based, non-profit that advances family research, provides education and celebrates Creole history and culture. Conference 2026 Flyers for LA Creole and LAMA conferences are attached. For interview and any queries, contact: Eva Semien Baham, Ph.D. – Contact: profbaham2@gmail.com cell: 985-788-4113 Oct. 24: South Asian Journalists Association Awards Keynote Speaker  Daisy Veerasingham President and CEO, The Associated Press SAVE THE DATE You’re invited to SAJA’s 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony! When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 6 to 9pm Where: Maison Projects · New York City, 229 West 28th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues), 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001 Join us for an evening celebrating South Asian journalism and our community. Early Bird Ticketsare on sale now until Sept. 13th Non-Members $75 SAJA Members $50 Students $25

Oct. 22-24: Maynard Institute Training for Editors, Managers

Tuition-FREE! Register today! The Propel Regional Training Series for Editors and Managers |  Burbank, CA, October 22-24

The Propel Regional Training Series for Editors and Managers is a *Tuition-FREE* professional development training series led by award-winning journalists, editors and university faculty as well as Maynard Institute staff. In partnership with the Department of Journalism at California State University Northridge and the Tom and Ethel Bradley Center and held in Burbank, California at the Los Angeles Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel. Read More.

On Black Marylanders: Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore

THE LINES WE CROSS: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America
July 31, 2026 — October 31, 2027

Maryland sits directly below the Mason-Dixon Line, a border state where freedom and slavery once existed side by side. In this landscape of impossible boundaries, Black Marylanders learned to navigate through movement, making, and profound creativity. They crossed literal and symbolic lines to claim their lives, build vibrant communities, and challenge the nation to live up to its highest ideals. The Lines We Cross is a multi-floor, evocative experience at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum that traces how Black Marylanders have pushed boundaries, broken systems, and shaped the social, cultural, and political landscape of America.

A Journey Through Three Floors

TO BREAK: Abolition (Floor 1) – Step into a landscape of resistance. From the literacy of Frederick Douglass to the tactical brilliance of Harriet Tubman, discover how Maryland became a geography of escape and liberation.

TO BUILD: Artisans (Floor 2) – Celebrate the skill and innovation that built our foundations. Witness the power of the hand and the tool in shaping Maryland’s infrastructure.

TO BECOME: Artistic Expression (Floor 3) – Experience the shift from survival to imagination. Explore how lived experience was transformed into art, sound, and vision by icons like Billie Holiday and others.

Our freedom has always been unfinished work. This exhibition is more than a history lesson; it is a baton passed to the present. Join us in exploring the struggle, the creativity, and the courage of the generations that forged America.

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

• Public Media Jobs

• Online News Association

• Associated Press

• South Asian Journalists Association

Rebecca Aguilar’s Journalism Job Openings: ‘The September List’

Fom the Uproot Project (Sept. 17)

Growing new roots

Job Opportunities

• NYT, Audience Editor, Climate and Science
• Plumas Sun, Disaster recovery reporter
• Sentient, Food and Farming Storytelling Fund Program Manager
• Science News, Social Media Producer
• Floodlight, Operations and Development Coordinator
• Baltimore Public Media, Environmental Reporter
• The Houston Chronicle, Energy and Data Center Reporter
• NEWSWELL, Climate, Environment & Water Reporter

Fellowships & Grants

• The Open Notebook, Early-Career Fellowship Program (deadline October 31)
• Sentient, Food and Farming Storytelling Fund (applications not open yet)
• WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowships (deadline October 23)
• Poynter, Reporting on Brain Health & Research (deadline September 22)
• NYT, Local Investigations Fellow
• Pulitzer Center, Our Work/Environment Reporting Grants

Other opportunities & resources

• UNESCO, Reporting the environment: a practical manual for journalists
• Field Sources, An Environmental Source Desk
• Earth Journalism Network Opportunities
• NPR, Next Gen Journalism LLC
• Calendar for paid internships & fellowships (courtesy of Mandy Hofmockel’s substack forjournalism jobs)
• National Press Photographers Foundation, Grants & Scholarships
• Pitching Science Friday
• ProPublica, Freelance Pitch Form

From NBC

Political Campaign Embed

30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NEW YORK

Employees work in a hybrid mode
Full-time
Business Segment: NBC Editorial
Compensation: USD 80,000 – USD 95,000 – yearly

. . . In this role, you will travel full-time with presidential candidates and/or may be temporarily relocated to live in primary states which will prove critical to the 2028 election. You will report and produce video/television and digital elements for all NBCU News Group platforms, including NBC News, NBC News NOW, NBCNews.com, and more. An intuitive grasp of social media as both a newsgathering and storytelling tool is a must.

Political embeds will be NBC News’ principal contact with the campaigns and will be responsible for editorial and element gathering while in the field. This is a 100% travel position.

Interested candidates should apply by September 25, 2026. This is a contract position through December 2028

Also:

• Careers at Deep South Today

• Books reporter, Wall Street Journal, New York

• Senior newsletter editor, Daily Mail, New York

• Editorial Page assistant editor, New York Post

• From LinkedIn (Sept. 23)

From David Careers (Sept. 20)

From Koch Davis (Sept. 19)

From Street Sense Media, Washington, D.C.  (Sept. 27)

Join Our Team

From LinkedIn (Sept. 28)

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