Statement and Call to Action for Karen Attiah and Press Freedom
Mental Health Webinar
Join NABJ Chicago for a candid virtual session with licensed therapist, Dr. Carissa Bacon. This event is designed to give journalists space to unpack and process the weight of the recent news cycle.
This safe, supportive Zoom gathering is an opportunity to vent, reflect, and learn coping tools. Take a moment for yourself, you don’t have to carry it all alone.
XL Film Festival | The NABJ Journey Chicago Screening
It was such an honor to partner with NABJ, XL Film Festival, and The Dusable Museum for a special screening of Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey. The evening was a profound reminder of the power of storytelling, an opportunity to reflect on our 50-year legacy, and recognize the trailblazers who paved the way.
This moment reaffirms our commitment to preserving and sharing our history. We extend our deepest gratitude to our panelists Christine Harris, Monroe Anderson, and Dorothy Tucker. We appreciate our sponsors Gerdy’s Popcorn and Roqa Productions and to all who joined us for this meaningful milestone.
Beyond The Headlines | The NABJ Journey
As we continue to celebrate NABJ’s 50th anniversary, our award-winning documentary is hitting the big screen at XL Film Festival.
Join us for an exclusive Chicago screening of Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey – a powerful story of our historic journey and the trailblazers who made it happen.
Celebrating 50 Years | 2025 NABJ Convention in Cleveland
Welcome | Our New Board Members
From left to right: Brett Brooks (Member-at-Large), Leona Towner (Secretary), Norman Parish (Member-at-Large), Cleopatra Draper (Member-at-Large), Lauryn Azu (Member-at-Large), Aisha Jefferson (Vice President, Archives), and Marquita Anderson (Vice President, Digital).
Chapter Mixer
NABJ Elections Candidate Forum
Black Men in Media (Virtual) Panel
Annual Meeting 2025
2025 National Association of Black Journalists – Chicago Election Forum
Speed Mentoring | Sponsored by the White Sox
Press Ahead | Black History Month Panel
“Press Ahead: How Chicago Black Journalists Shaped the Culture,” was our Black History Month event in collaboration with Flyover at Navy Pier on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Our panel featured WVON President and CEO Melody Spann Cooper, Chicago Defender Charities President and CEO Myiti Sengstacke Rice, and The Final Call Editor-in-chief Nab’a Muhammad.
It was moderated by DePaul University Association of Black Journalists President Nöel Bentley. After the panel, attendees rode the immersive Flyover experience.
NABJ Chicago Headliners
Samantha Chatman | Talks About Her New Show
NEW TALK SHOW ALERT:
Everyone, I am SO excited to announce my new talk show, “Mama, I Made It!”
I’ve always had a passion for storytelling and sharing the journeys of people who are inspiring and shifting our culture for the better. It’s been two years in the making and I can’t wait for you all to see what I have in store.
This show highlights power players in the Chicago area and BEYOND. Actors, singers, entrepreneurs: we’re covering them ALL!
Mama, I Made It! is all about unveiling what it takes to be successful, how to balance our professional and personal lives while building a brand and overcoming obstacles along the way.
STREAMING SOON: In the coming days, you’ll be able to watch Episode 1 of my new talk show on VON-TV and YouTube!
Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@samanthachatmancontent?si=NYISShERvA80YmPv
Follow VONtv so you don’t miss the series premiere.
Statement on Race Based College Programing Attacks and Student Chapters
NABJ 2024 National Convention in Chicago
NABJCC had the honor of welcoming journalists from across the country to #NABJ24. Take a look back at the signature events we hosted to give them the ultimate #SummertimeChi experience.
NABJ Chicago Newsroom Diversity Survey 2024
Help the National Association of Black Journalists’ Chicago Chapter compile insights about diversity hiring, retention and coverage in the Chicago media market. Please answer candidly, your responses will remain anonymous.
To complete the survey, click here.
