Official twitter account of NABJ at Western Illinois University📝. NABJ gives opportunities and advocates for Black journalists worldwide❗️ #nabjrevival
Are you a black business owner interested in showcasing your brand to the campus. Register as a vendor today for our “ Black Wall $treet” Business Expo/Pop Out happening November 30th 🖤Link is in our bio to register !!
‼️Attention all BC&J students‼️
come to our first event of the semester and talk with media professionals in the field who are also former Leathernecks!! (Zoom link will be announced shortly!)
Thursday Journalist Highlight ✨
Our next highlight is Robert Burton, a Chicago native journalist. Robert Burton joined ABC7 DC in October 2014 as a weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter. In 2020, he began co-hosting Good Morning Washington.
Today’s Journalist Highlight ✨
Lenard McKelvey (born June 29, 1978), known as Charlamagne tha God, is an American radio presenter, television personality, actor, and author. He is a co-host of the syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club.
Today’s Journalist Highlight ✨
Val Warner from LA, California is a Chicago reporter. She is the Emmy Award-winning host of Windy City LIVE, ABC 7 Chicago’s popular afternoon talk and entertainment show. She also worked at WGN as Traffic Reporter.
Our Journalist Highlight Today ✨
Dorothy Pearl Butler Gilliam (born November 24, 1936) is a journalist who was the first African-American female reporter at The Washington Post.
Thursday Journalist Highlight ✨
Tracey Edmonds is a businesswoman, television producer and personality. She is the CEO of Edmonds Entertainment Group Inc and is a former host of the television show Extra. She sits on the board of directors for the Producers Guild of America.
Monday’s Journalist ✨
Don Lemon is an American television journalist. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he anchored weekend news programs on local television stations in Alabama and Pennsylvania during his early days as a journalist. He works at CNN.
Thursday Journalist Highlight ✨‼️Robin Roberts is a television broadcaster. Roberts is the anchor of ABC's Good Morning America. After attending Southeastern Louisiana University, Roberts was a sports anchor for local TV and radio stations. @RobinRoberts
“Thursday Journalist”
During Black History Month this year, every Thursday we will again highlight Black Journalists. Please be on the lookout today for today’s Journalist.
Our First Black Journalist Highlight -
Mr Stuart Scott (July 19, 1965 - Jan 4, 2015) was a sportscaster and anchor on ESPN. Scott was known for his catchphrases and style of journalism.
Happy Black History Month 2021 ✨✊🏽 Every Monday, starting today, we will post a Black Journalist and highlight their life and major accomplishments. Stay on the lookout for today’s Journalist 👀