More Than $7,000 Raised; Donations Continue
Photos from ‘The Ancestors Are Calling’ Are on Facebook
June 25 — NABJ Elections Candidate Forum via Zoom
June 25 — Poynter Institute’s ‘Moments of Truth’
June 25, June 30 — How World Views U.S., Health-Aid Cuts
June 28 – Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
From New York: Media Watch
July 10 — Press Freedom Assault: Preserving our Democracy
JOBS:
From these journalist organizations
NABJ executive director
From the Uproot Project
From the Poynter Institute (June 17)
From LinkedIn
From Indeed via Todd S. Burroughs (June 3):
From Indeed via Todd S. Burroughs
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(Credit: Shevry Lassiter/YouTube)
More Than $7,000 Raised; Donations Continue
Journal-isms held its first-ever fundraiser outdoors on a 90-degree Saturday, June 21, in Alexandria, Va., attracting 30 or so people to hear the celebrated a capella group Sweet Honey in the Rock, to meet and greet and to support the cause — providing accountability reporting on diversity issues in the news business.
More than $7,000 had been raised as of June 23, and those who could not be there in person sent and continue to send donations. The event was organized by the Mildred and Jube Foundation Inc., a non-profit charitable organization.
In three postings of text and photos:
Photos from ‘The Ancestors Are Calling’ Are on Facebook
Jeanine L. Cummins’ wonderful photos from our June 2 Journal-isms Roundtable have been posted on Facebook.
We heard from Roundtable regular Bobbi Bowman, formerly of the Washington Post and the American Society of News Editors; Charles Fancher, former Philadelphia Inquirer and Detroit Free Press editor; Lee Hawkins, 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist and former Wall Street Journal reporter; Lonnae O’Neal, former Washington Post journalist and senior writer at Andscape. along with other journalists and aspiring authors. They addressed “‘Journalists Confronting Family Histories That Include Slavery.”
Also speaking about their research on family history: Kenneth Cooper, Rodney Brooks, Dorothy Davis, A’Lelia Bundles, Leon Dash, Roger Witherspoon, Joel Dreyfuss.
We also heard about the Fallen Journalists Memorial planned in Washington.
Video: < https://youtu.be/b1FE73W4fIM >.
Column: < https://www.journal-isms.com/the-ancestors-are-calling/ > Facebook photos and narrative: < https://tinyurl.com/yeywmdwm >
June 25 — NABJ Elections Candidate Forum via Zoom
| Please join the Washington Association of Black Journalists and the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists as we host the first major NABJ Candidate Forum of the 2025 election cycle. We have more than 10 candidates confirmed to speak to our members about their platforms and how they plan to lead NABJ into the future. As a founding chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, we have the opportunity to make our voices heard in one of the most crucial elections in recent NABJ history. This will be a virtual forum held over Zoom, slated for June 25th at 7 pm EST. Each candidate will receive time for opening remarks, a Q&A from our membership, and closing remarks. |
| Register here! |
June 25 — Poynter Institute’s ‘Moments of Truth’
| The Poynter Moments of Truth: An Exploration of Journalism’s Past, Present and Future journey continues —next stop: Washington, D.C. Poynter’s MediaWise is heading to the nation’s capital for Civic Season 2025, a nationwide celebration of civic learning and self-discovery co-created by Gen Z and cultural institutions. In partnership with the DC Public Library, MediaWise will host a week of free, interactive classes and events across the city — culminating in a powerful community conversation, featuring Chris Wallace and other journalists, on the challenges the press faces today and the future of journalism itself. Explore the full lineup of free public events:  “Moments of Truth” ExhibitJune 25 – July 2 | MLK Jr. Memorial Library Take a self-guided tour through journalism history and test your skills with interactive media literacy activities.  Scroll Smarter: Practical Media Literacy ToolsJune 25 | 3:30–5pm | Bellevue Library Learn how to spot false claims, evaluate sources and navigate tough conversations with loved ones. [Register now]  Operation: Is This Legit?June 26 | 6–7:30pm | Woodridge Library Crack the case in a rooftop escape room where teams use newsroom verification tactics to decide if a sample story is true. [Register now]  Navigating Mis- and Disinformation 101June 29 | 2–3:30pm | Northeast Library Get hands-on with real-world media literacy scenarios and walk away with tools you can use right away. [Register now]  Community ConversationJuly 2 | 6–8pm | MLK Jr. Memorial Library – Central Library Attend a panel discussion with distinguished journalists as they explore today’s press freedom challenges and the future of journalism. [Register now] Panelists include: Chris Wallace, veteran anchor for CNN, Fox News, NBC, ABC Tia Mitchell, Washington D.C. Bureau Chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Lori Montenegro, Washington D.C. Bureau Chief, Noticias Telemundo |
Make a day — or a week — of it in the nation’s capital, and be part of a conversation that matters. Want to support this work? Make a contribution here. For program inquiries, or if you are interested in bringing “Moments of Truth” to your city or venue or sponsoring the national tour, please contact MediaWise deputy director Brittani Kollar at bkollar@poynter.org. |
(Credit: The USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy)
June 25, June 30 — How World Views U.S., Health-Aid Cuts
From Adam Powell:
You and all of our Journal-isms friends are invited to join us on Monday, June 30, 9 am EDT (afternoon in Africa), for “Current and projected health impact of cuts to US global health assistance”
- To attend online please RSVP at https://annenberg.usc.edu/events/cclp/future-africa-us-health-diplomacy-perspectives-continent-part-2-current-and-projected
- To attend in person at the USC Washington DC campus, please email Judy Kang at junghwak@usc.edu
The next USC Annenberg Washington forum:
- 6/25 11 am EDT: How the World Views the US: Data from a new 24-country Pew Research survey.
- To join on line, please RSVP at https://annenberg.usc.edu/events/cclp/how-world-views-us-24-country-survey
- -To attend in person in Washington DC at the DACOR Bacon House, 1801 F Street NW,, please email Judy Kang at junghwak@usc.edu
If you missed the last Africa health diplomacy forum, “The Future of Africa-U.S. Health Diplomacy: Perspectives from the Continent,” African public perceptions and responses to US and European foreign aid cuts, the video is available on demand at https://youtu.be/jQMfOyoeIzA
The Africa-US forums are presented by (in alphabetical order):
- – the African Centre for the Study of the U.S., University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg;
- the Annenberg Center for Communication Leadership and Policy, University of Southern California;
- the Center for African Studies, Howard University;
- the Institute for African Studies, George Washington University,
- the Institute on Inequalities in Global Health at the USC Keck School of Medicine, and
- the Public Diplomacy Council of America.
Regards,
Adam
Adam Clayton Powell III
Executive Director, USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative, and
Director, Annenberg Center Washington Programs
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/
email acpowell (at) usc.edu
mobile +1 703-848-5232
https://electionsecurity.usc.edu/
https://communicationleadership.usc.edu/africas-us-initiative/
June 28 – Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
From D.C. Public Library:
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with music, dance, food, art, and storytelling that honors the vibrant Caribbean-American community in the District and beyond. Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, June 28 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and enjoy:
- Live Performances | Move and dance with Image Band, Proverbs Reggae Band, Hard Pound Rhythm Section and CAFE Steel Orchestra
- Set by DJ Super Slice | Keep the vibes going between performances with the hottest Caribbean beats!
- Carnival Dancers and Stilt Walkers | Get ready for colorful costumes, dazzling moves, and high-flying fun!
- Special Author Talk & Book Signing | Meet a featured Caribbean-American author as they share their work and stories, followed by a book signing.
Bring your friends and family, wear your brightest colors, and come ready to dance, learn, and celebrate Caribbean culture!
From New York: Media Watch
Hosts: Alan Singer, PhD, Raymond Peterson and Eric V Tait Jr.,
Subject: As we mark the Statue of Liberty’s anniversary and Juneteenth’s significance we analyze and assess: tRUMP’s Army’s 250th Birthday Parade, and massive Counter-Demos Minnesota Legislators assassination/assaults, reactions/media coverage Terry Moran’s abrupt ABC News departure and any possible Edward R. Murrow/“Good Night and Good Luck” connections vis-a-vis, journalistic truth-telling and MAGA far-Right lying media coverage Dem Elected Officials (Baraka, Padilla, Landers) now routinely manhandled/arrested by Christi Noem’s masked, Gestapo-like ICE Agents…and possible Iran conflict…
July 10 — Press Freedom Assault: Preserving our Democracy
- When July 10, 2025
- 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Location Zoom event
- Registered 181 registrants
Registration
- RSVP
Every day the free press in America faces new attacks. To safeguard this cherished liberty, ClassACT HR73’s Justice and Civic Engagement Committee has launched a Freedom of the Press initiative to confront the current challenges to publishing the truth. The constitutional freedom that permits citizens to scrutinize governments and to hold elected officials accountable, and that allows journalists to report local, national and international news, is under threat. The time has come to protest these incursions and to protect the First Amendment and our constitutional democracy
Join us for ClassACT HR73’s online forum “Press Freedom under Attack: Preserving our Democracy.” Our moderator will be Sylvester Monroe ’73, Senior Fellow at the University of Southern California Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy.
Among our panelists will be Geoffrey Cowan, University Professor of Communication at USC and a distinguished First Amendment attorney; Susan Goldberg, the president and CEO of GBH, the largest producer of PBS content and a major provider of NPR programming; and Kevin Merida, the former executive editor of the Los Angeles Times and the former managing editor of the Washington Post.
Sylvester Monroe, who reported and edited for Newsweek, Time and the Washington Post, and the three panelists will examine the unprecedented nature of current attacks on the media.
The group will trace how United States arrived at a point where the government attempts to censor the language of respected outlets like the Associated Press and the Department of Justice investigates NBC for its “diversity, equity and inclusion” policies. In addition, National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service now face efforts to cut off federal funding. The panel will examine whether these actions and other threats represent a fundamental shift in the relationship between journalism and politics, one that signals a movement toward authoritarianism.
JOBS
From these journalist organizations
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for advocacy, journalism, and impact?
NABJ is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. This high-impact role requires strong leadership, proven fundraising ability, and a deep understanding of both journalism and nonprofit management.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of NABJ and elevate its mission, we invite you to apply. NABJ’s personnel committee will oversee the entire process.
Learn more and apply today.
From the Uproot Project
Job opportunities:
- IRE, Investigative Reporter
- NYT, Deputy Editor, Climate
- Earth Island Journal, Associate Editor
- Politico, California Energy, Environment and Climate Reporter
- CalMatters, Environment and Health Editor
Fellowships, grants, & other opportunities:
- NPR, Internships
- Outrider, Nuclear Reporting Summit
- Audubon Magazine, Editorial Fellow
- Braided River, Overlooked & Untold Stories
- 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 Poynter Institute (June 17)
| •Video Producer, Mississippi Today, Jackson, MS |
| •Education Reporter, Mississippi Today, Jackson, MS |
| •Senior Editor, Inside Climate News, Remote |
| •California Environmental Reporter, Inside Climate News, Los Angeles, CA |
| •Multimedia Specialist I, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL |
From LinkedIn
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From Indeed via Todd S. Burroughs (June 3):
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