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RTDNA Seeks Judges in Spanish, Radio and TV Categories
Watch: Online News Assn. — Housing Journalism for Everyone
June 30: How Baldwin Continues to Shape Conversations
June 30: Deadline to Nominate a Student Journalist
July 1: Webinar on July 22-25 NAHJ Conference
July 8-9: Future of News Conference in Minneapolis
July 9: Former FCC Leadership Symposium
July 9: Protecting Yourself Online
July 14: Empowering Performers for the Age of AI
July 16: Future of Black Communities Summit
July 22-24: Indigenous Journalists Conference
July 22: Deadline for Data Reporting Fellowship
Aug. 12-16: NABJ Convention in Atlanta
Aug. 13: Deadline for Applying for SPJ Foundation Grant
Aug. 25-26: AI x Visual Journalism Forum
Registration Open for International Symposium on Journalism
JOBS
From these journalist organizations
Rebecca Aguilar’s Journalism Job Openings: “The June List”
From Society of Professional Journalists
From South Asian Journalists Association (June 24)
From the Uproot Project (June 23)
From the Maynard Institute (June 25)
AP Race and Ethnicity Team Seeks Intern (June 25)
Notices 6-29-26
Everybody has health — good, bad or in between. But there are racial differences and disparities in the kind of health we have and in the way it is addressed. That will be the focus of our next Journal-isms Roundtable, to be held Sunday, July 12, at 1 p.m. Eastern in person and by Zoom.
“Tears glazed Daniel Cressy’s face as he became the first patient in the Gulf South to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene editing on Monday. He said it felt like being reborn,” Halle Parker reported June 23 for Verite News in New Orleans.
“ ’God has given me another life, a new chapter. I was able to experience a second birthday, something that most people will never experience,’ he said during a celebration at Manning Family Children’s, surrounded by his care team and top public officials including Gov. Jeff Landry, U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno.
The “rebirth” clears the way for Cressy, 23, to continue pursuing his dream of a career as a commercial pilot, according to his medical team, Ramon Antonio Vargas added June 24 for the Guardian.
Cressy plans to tell his story at our next Journal-isms Roundtable.
His represents a breakthrough in sickle cell care, even though there is uncertainty over funding for sickle cell research.
Moreover, this year has seen a rise in the number of African Americans in top positions in the medical associations, and, a new book, “The Price of Exclusion: The Pursuit of Healthcare in a Segregated Nation,” raises the profile of the racial disparities issue. Author Nicole Carr’s book tour included an appearance on the “PBS News Hour.”
There is also the Trump administration’s assault on DEI in medical schools, even as research has found that Black, Native American and Hispanic physicians are more likely than white peers to practice in underserved communities in key primary care fields. Add to that issues with a disparity in mental health care, and the administration’s broad cuts to international health initiatives in Africa.
Still, there are countervailing winds. Last month, The Jed Foundation announced a new partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.. to protect the mental health and prevent suicide among its members. The manager of that JED Greek-Letter Organizations program will be with us.
The panelists so far:
Nicole Carr, investigative journalist, author, “The Price of Exclusion: The Pursuit of Healthcare in a Segregated Nation.”
Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., chief executive officer, American Public Health Association
Delece Smith-Barrow, deputy health editor, Politico
ShirDonna Lawrence, Ph.D., senior manager of JED Greek Letter Organizations programming, The Jed Foundation
Also in the Room:
James E. Rogers, Ph.D., director of product and food safety testing at Consumer Reports, who led its testing of braiding hair products. In 2025 and 2026, CR released two investigations on braiding hair and found concerning levels of lead, carcinogens, and volatile organic compounds in nearly every product tested.
(tentative) Dr. Keith Melancon, professor of surgery and director of George Washington University Transplant Institute, successfully performed the kidney transplant that our Journal-isms partner Kenneth Walker desperately sought. “I often wondered what it would be like to have met Richard Wright or W.E.B Du Bois, you know, these famous African [American] expats, and you know when I met him, that’s what it was like for me,” Melancon said at Walker’s memorial service.
“Talking to someone like him got me to understand life in a way that, you know, it’s like these African griots, right? You know they are a treasure for us because they pass on this knowledge that we’re supposed to pass on to the next generation.”
Harriet A. Washington, author of “Medical Apartheid,” “Renaissance Men: Agents of Medical and Cultural Modernity” and books on environmental racism.
Who’s in?
You can RSVP by hitting “reply” to this message, if you’re receiving this by email, or by messaging
< jroundtable5 (at) gmail.com >. Please specify in-person or Zoom.
Zoom information and D.C. location come after RSVPs.
- American Medical Association: Willie Underwood III, MD, inaugurated as 181st AMA president (June 9)
- Ashley Andreou, Scientific American: Doctors Do Racist Things to Patients. Here Are Seven Ways They Can Stop (Oct. 26, 2023)
- American Psychological Association: President Wendi S. Williams, PhD
- Robert B. Baker, Harriet A. Washington, Ololade Olakanmi, Todd L. Savitt, Elizabeth A. Jacobs, Eddie Hoover, Matthew K Wynia: African American physicians and organized medicine, 1846-1968: origins of a racial divide (July 10, 2008)
- Geoff Bennett and Zeba Warsi, “PBS NewsHour”: Former USAID head says ‘people are dying’ a year after agency’s dismantling (July 1)
- Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed: DOJ Finds That UC Davis Medical School Considers Race in Admissions (June 11)
- Nicole Carr with Geoff Bennett, “PBS News Hour”: ‘The Price of Exclusion’ explores lasting impact of racial inequality in medicine (June 17)
- Commonwealth Fund: The Commonwealth Fund 2026 State Health Disparities Report (April 29)
- Boubacar Diallo, Associated Press: Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child (July 4)
- Cecil Egbele, USC Center for Health Journalism’s Ethnic Media Collaborative: The Imported Doctors: Kern County built its healthcare system on foreign medical talent. What happens if the international pipeline breaks? (June 8)
- Adrian Elimian and Nicholas Wu, Semafor: Trump administration to end PEPFAR funding for South Africa (June 18)
- Judy George, MedPage Today: Why Danny Glover Is Speaking Publicly About His Alzheimer’s Disease (July 2)
- Cindy Krischer Goodman, South Florida SunSentinel: TikTok is reinventing healthcare; should you trust it? (June 20)
- Cindy Krischer Goodman, South Florida SunSentinel: ‘Bad policy costs lives.’ Medical professionals urged to improve Black patient outcomes — by voting (June 18)
- Jennifer Porter Gore, Word in Black: Black Men: “Manning Up” Isn’t a Mental Health Flex (June 5)
- Jennifer Porter Gore, Word In Black: COMMENTARY: Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men — A Growing Concern (June 15)
- Suzette Hackney, USA Today: As a mental health crisis hits young adults, this group offers hope (Feb. 27, updated March 2)
- Michelle D. Holmes, MD, MPH; David Hodges, MD; John Rich, MD, Journal of the American Medical Association: Racial Inequalities in the Use of Procedures for Ischemic Heart Disease (June 9, 1989)
- Kelly Hooper, Politico: The miracle cure for sickle cell is now 2 years old. Most are still waiting. (Dec. 28)
- Dana James, Black Iowa News: ‘The Black Superwoman & Mental Health: Power & Pain’ anthology tackles sensitive subject (podcast) (June 23)
- Johns Hopkins Medicine: AI-Assisted Diagnostic Tool Shown to Reduce Eye Care Disparities for African American Adults With Diabetes (June 9)
- Roy S. Johnson, al.com: Hey, it’s my 1-year prostate cancerversary. My faith is even stronger (June 2)
- Adam Mahoney, Capital B: Black Americans Face Heightened Risk in Record-Breaking Heat (July 1)
- Deon Osborne, Oklahoma Eagle: As Oklahoma cuts mental health funds, Black counselors seek to expand services in Tulsa
- Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times: Racial Inequities Persist in Health Care Despite Expanded Insurance (Aug. 17, 2021, updated Aug. 29)
- Kate Raphael, Harvard Global Health Institute: Racial bias in medicine (Feb. 5, 2020)
- Caroline Raymond-King, MD, PhD, Molly M. Jeffery, PhD; Sirry Alang, PhD et al, Journal of the American Medical Association: Deaths Caused by Law Enforcement in the US (” Non-Hispanic Black males had the highest mortality rates each year, indicating persistent racial disparities, even in adolescence.”)
- Ana Rodriguez-Knutsen, YWCAWorks: Why BIPOC women receive unequal health care (Feb. 8, 2023)
- Sal, Medium: They’re Calling Black Doctors “DEI” After America Spent Generations Making Them Rare (May 25)
- Sree Sreenivasan, Substack: How I Use AI to Manage My Pre-diabetes
- Tisha Thompson, ESPN: Ex-Bucknell strength coach charged with hazing in 2024 death of player who collapsed during workout (player collapsed from sickle cell-related rhabdomyolysis) (July 7)
- Kaitlin Washburn, Chicago Sun-Times: Illinois prison healthcare still poor as state goes 1 year without long-term medical provider (July 7)
From Investigative Reporters & Editors
Apply to the Chauncey Bailey JoC Reporting Fellowship
IRE is now accepting applications for the Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship, a year-long program designed to support and prepare journalists of color for strong careers in investigative reporting.
The fellowship provides extensive training, mentorship and data support, including attendance at an IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp, NICAR Conference, IRE Conference and AccessFest.
The application deadline is Sept. 1.
Learn more and apply.
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Watch: Online News Assn. — Housing Journalism for Everyone
Housing intersects with nearly every major story journalists cover today — from elections and education to health, climate, business, and public safety. Yet many reporters believe housing is a specialized beat or feel unprepared to cover it responsibly.
This session, led by Princeton’s Eviction Lab, was designed for journalists of all beats and experience levels. Whether you’re a breaking news reporter, investigative journalist, data reporter, audience engagement journalist, or editor, we’ll show why housing deserves your attention—and how to cover it well without necessarily becoming a full-time housing reporter. . . . See video of June 4 session
June 30: How Baldwin Continues to Shape Conversations
From D.C.’s Matin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library: Baldwin – A Love Story with Nicholas Boggs, in conversation with George M. JohnsonThey reflect on Baldwin’s radical imagination, literary mastery, and cultural resonance.
Boggs and Johnson consider how Baldwin’s voice continues to shape conversations around identity and justice.
This Pride Month conversation honors Baldwin’s enduring legacy and power. In conversation with journalist and author George M. Johnson.
Register: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/
June 30: Deadline to Nominate a Student Journalist
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Nominations are free, and the cash prize is split between the student(s) and their program. The deadline is June 30. |
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July 1: Webinar on July 22-25 NAHJ Conference
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July 14: Empowering Performers for the Age of AI
From Adam Powell: You and all of our Journal-isms friends are invited to join us on Tuesday, July 14, at 2 pm EDT, for “Actor-Driven Innovation To Empower Performers for the Age Of Artificial Intelligence,” about a new initiative to enable actors, creators, and professionals across industries to harness AI tools, while elevating the irreplaceable human qualities no technology can supersede. Maybe this is also for journalists?
Speaker: Emily Roxworthy, Dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Online only. RSVP: https://annenberg.usc.edu/events/cclp/actor-driven-innovation-empower-performers-age-ai
Coming in August:
8/3 12 noon EDT Lunch with Jeffey Gedmin, CEO, Middle East Broadcasting Networks https://www.usagm.gov/who-we-are/ceo-and-entity-leadership/jeffrey-gedmin/ (online and in person in Washington DC)
8/11 2 pm EDT Monthly AI forum, “The Exponential New Demand of AI for Power – and How to Meet It” with Clinton Vince https://www.dentons.com/en/clinton-vince (online only)
8/18 2 pm EDT USC Election Cybersecurity forum: What’s New for 2026 (online and in person in Washington DC)
June videos now available:
6/15 New Pew Research data on US views of foreign affairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ebUsziz9sA
6/16 “Human Resilience in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmzD6EvI4xs
6/24 James Fallows and Deborah Fallows on the increase in civic engagement. https://youtu.be/FL44pH5suRo
Adam Clayton Powell III
Executive Director, USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative
USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy
University of Southern California, and
Co-Host, “White House Chronicle” weekly on PBS, SiriusXM and https://whchronicle.com/
July 8-9: Future of News Conference in Minneapolis
SRCCON 2026
Hosted by OpenNews, SRCCON is a collaborative gathering for journalists, editors, developers, designers, and newsroom leaders focused on innovation, community-building, and the future of news. The conference takes place July 8–9 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the event here.
July 9: Former FCC Leadership Symposium
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July 16: Future of Black Communities Summit
July 22-24: Indigenous Journalists Conference
The Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront will be the venue for the Indigenous Journalists Association’s 2026 Indigenous Media Conference, July 22-24 in Portland, Ore., on the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla and present-day Grande Ronde, Siletz and Cowlitz.
July 22: Deadline for Data Reporting Fellowship
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Aug. 12-16: NABJ Convention in Atlanta
Fresh off the celebration of our 50th anniversary, Atlanta stands as the ideal host city for NABJ’s 2026 Convention & Career Fair. . . .
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JOBS
From these journalist organizations
Rebecca Aguilar’s Journalism Job Openings: “The June List”
From Society of Professional Journalists
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From South Asian Journalists Association (June 24)
The NYT is looking for a business correspondent to cover the Persian Gulf. The position is based in Dubai and reports to the International Business editor based in London.
Richa Naik, Executive Producer of VOD Streaming at CNN, recently shared that CNN Streaming is hiring for several roles, including Associate Producer, Producer, Senior Producer, Senior Manager, and Director; view current openings through Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Baltimore Sun is hiring an assistant news editor to help curate daily print editions and grow its eNewspaper products, offering an early-career journalist the chance to develop in a fast-paced newsroom.
Bloomberg News is seeking a Chicago bureau chief to lead coverage of one of the nation’s most influential business, financial and political hubs.
The Atlantic is seeking a staff writer to cover the media industry, from newsrooms and platforms to the forces reshaping journalism and public information. This position is based in New York or Washington, D.C.
Check out SAJA’s Job Board and the newsletters below to stay up-to-date on job openings –
- Mandy Hofmockel: a newsletter for journalists who want to keep tabs on the industry and job market.
- West Coast Media Jobs: a curated list of California & Pacific Northwest journalism jobs.
- Inside the Newsroom: the largest curated journalism jobs board in the world.
- Freelancing with Tim: a newsletter offering practical advice, industry insights, and career tips for freelancers navigating independent work.
From the Uproot Project (June 23)
Job Opportunities
- KERA and Grist, Climate, Energy and Environment Reporter
- STAT, Reporter, Trust-in-Science
- NYT, National Correspondent, Science
- NYT, Climate Policy Correspondent
- CalMatters, Indigenous Affairs Reporter
Fellowships & Grants
- Mongabay, Southeast Asia Ocean Reporting Fellowship (deadline June 25)
- Pulitzer Center, AI Accountability Fellowships (deadline July 12)
- Pulitzer Center, Our Work/Environment Reporting Grants
- Center for Health Journalism, Data Fellowship (deadline July 22)
Other resources
- UNESCO, Reporting the environment: a practical manual for journalists
- Field Sources, An Environmental Source Desk
- Earth Journalism Network Opportunities
- 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 the Maynard Institute (June 25)
Climate, energy and environement reporter, KERA and Grist – Dallas, TX
Publisher, Monterey County Weekly – Monterey, CA
Audience Manager, Mountain State Spotlight – Charleston, West Virginia
Graphic Designer, WETA – Arlington, VA
Engagement Editor, The Nation – New York, NY
Senior editor, Mission Local – San Francisco, CA
Producer, Mother Jones/CIR – preference for candidates in San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, DC
Indigenous Affairs Reporter, CalMatters and ICT – Sacramento, CA
Chief of staff, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press – Hybrid, Washington, DC
Limited-term reporter, politics, KQED – Hybrid, San Francisco, CA
Senior national reporter, The Narwhal – Remote, Canada
Executive Director, Product and Technology, Endpoints News -Remote, U.S.
AP Elections Explanatory Reporter, The Associated Press – Washington, DC
Reporter, Trust-in-Science, STAT News – Boston, Mass.
Multimedia photojournalist – The Day Publishing Company – New London, CT
Executive Director, North Carolina Health News – Chapel Hill, NC
Executive Editor, The Arizona Daily Star – Tuscon, AZ
Assistant Teaching Professor, Data Journalism, Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PA
Deputy Managing Editor, Mountain State Spotlight – Charleston, WV
Director of Experimentation and Projects, The Dallas Morning News – Dallas, TX
Local Reporting Network Fellow, ProPublica – Fall cohort, Multiple locations
AP Race and Ethnicity Team Seeks Intern (June 25)
As an intern on the Race and Ethnicity team, you’ll join a diverse group of journalists based in locations across the country to tell stories in various formats about culture, complex histories and ongoing struggles with issues of race and ethnicity in the U.S. You’ll be expected to help with breaking news coverage, pitch coverage and
- Washington City Paper is seeking an experienced News Editor to lead the paper’s news and politics coverage. (June 23) h/t Todd Steven Burroughs
Rev.com summary of July 12, 2026, Journal-isms Roundtable on “Race and Health.”
The numbers following each paragraph indicate the place on the video to which the observation refers.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iq5YAGkTI0
Join us for the inaugural AI x Visual Journalism Forum, August 25-26 in Los Angeles in partnership with the Narrative and Emerging Media Program at Arizona State University.
AI is changing how visual journalism gets made and how newsrooms work with images and video. We’re bringing the people doing the work together to figure out what it means. Our friends at Poynter Institute will also be there to address the ethical issues.