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OFFICERS: President Vickie Thomas WWJ NewsRadio 950 (CBS) VP/Print Oralandar Brand Williams The Detroit News VP/Broadcast Lloyd Jackson WJR News/Talk 760 Secretary Alicia Nails Wayne State University Treasurer Randye Bullock Write Parliamentarian Georgette Johnson Masterplans and Strategies	MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING Date: May 17, 2012 Location: WDET-FM 101.9 4600 Cass Ave (between Forest & Canfield) Detroit, MI 48202 Time: 6 p.m. – Mix & Mingle 6:30 p.m. – Meeting called to order

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:36:05 +0000

Esteemed Women of Michigan Awards

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:15:36 +0000

DC-NABJ is honored to have several women in the media to receive the Esteemed Women of Michigan Award. Among the recipients are our illustrious and industrious President Vickie Thomas and Parliamentarian Georgette C. R. Johnson.

The award was first given out in 2010 when President Vickie and member Felecia Henderson were among the first recipients.

The Gary Burnstein Clinic bestows the honor on ‘women of Michigan who have excelled in their profession, risen above intolerable circumstances, developed the means to help others or have become an inspirational figure for our younger generation.’

A VIP reception and luncheon was held in 2010 and 2011 to recognize these phenomenal women at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester.

Esteemed Women of Michigan Awards

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:26:35 +0000

DC-NABJ’S Black History Month – Screening of “An Eagle Should Fly”
a documentary on the Tuskegee Airmen produced by Ted Talbert

DC-NABJ Celebrity Coneys for a Cause Day

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:23:29 +0000

Tuskegee Airmen in spotlight again with Detroit screening of ‘An Eagle Should Fly’

By Rochelle Riley

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame journalist Ted Talbert and the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists will sponsor a special Black History Month screening Friday of “An Eagle Should Fly” — Talbert’s historical documentary that tells the exploits of the Tuskegee Airmen, who fought the enemy abroad and racism at home during World War II.

The digitally remastered film, which Talbert produced 27 years ago, includes interviews with local Tuskegee Airmen, including the late Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young.

The evening is designed to celebrate the Tuskegee Airmen in a year when the successful George Lucas film “Red Tails” has cast a new spotlight on their service, and to honor Talbert, a longtime member of NABJ.

The event also raises funds for the Robert McGruder Scholarship Fund, which DC-NABJ awards each year.

Talbert, a seven-time Emmy Award-winner who has worked as a reporter at WXYZ-TV (Channel 7), WJBK-TV (Channel 2) and WDIV-TV (Channel 4), now does independent film projects. But he can remember, years ago, where the germ of an idea came from for his Tuskegee film.

“I went to Northern High School, and Richard Macon, who was a Tuskegee Airman, was my algebra teacher,” Talbert recalled. “He’d get in front of us — a bunch of kids from the projects and our only knowledge of World War II was what we saw at the Duke Theatre — and he told us he flew fighter planes. We said, ‘Who are you, John Wayne or John Garfield?’ ”

Later, as a reporter who wrote for the Michigan Chronicle, the Detroit Courier and the Free Press, “I discovered the Tuskegee Airmen,” he recalled. “And in researching the article, I saw my math teacher’s name who was shot down. Richard Macon! I wrote this article back in 1977. Nobody was talking about the Tuskegee Airmen back then. I ended up getting Coleman Young and Charlie Diggs and a whole bunch of Detroiters.”

Seven years later, while at Channel 2, he produced “An Eagle Should Fly.”

The title came from the way the pilots were treated. Military brass wouldn’t let them fly.

The screening of Talbert’s film will be at the Fort Shelby DoubleTree Suites, 525 W. Lafayette Blvd. It is one of 30 events that DC-NABJ is hosting this year in celebration of its 30th anniversary.

Tickets for the event are $25 and include the 5:30 p.m. reception, screening and panel discussion following the film. Several Tuskegee Airmen, the veteran pilots who successfully escorted bombers across Italy and Germany during World War II, will attend the screening. Call 313-300-2807 or go to www.detroitnabj.org .

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:10:16 +0000

The Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists has kicked off its 2012 “30-30-30 Campaign” to celebrate the chapter’s 30th birthday!! We’ll host 30 events, raise $30,000 to celebrate our 30th anniversary!! Check back often to stay updated on events planned throughout the year.
1	Date: January 24, 2012 ~ DC-NABJ Celebrity Coneys for a Cause Day This event benefits The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW). Members of the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists will be supporting this event by stopping in to buy a dog or two!! Chapter President Vickie Thomas will be serving up coneys from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 24th at American Coney Island, 114 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226.The more coneys you eat, the more homes you heat!! Membership forms will be available to give you an opportunity to join or re-connect with the chapter.
2	Date: January 27, 2012 – DC-NABJ Happy Hour at Finn & Porter inside the DoubleTree Guest Suites Fort-Shelby located at 525 West Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226. Join us from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012 to mix and mingle. Stop by the membership table to join DC-NABJ or renew your membership.
3	Date: January 28, 2012 – DC-NABJ volunteers participate in the WWJ Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW, The Heat and Warmth Fund. A team of DC-NABJ members will be taking your pledges from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012. Call in, make a pledge and wish DC-NABJ a happy 30th anniversary!! The number to call is 888-579-4950. Remember to call, if you can, between 6 a.m. and 9a.m. on Saturday.You can make a donation at any time however during the 31-hour radiothon and still mention your support of the DC-NABJ team of volunteers.
4	February 13, 2012 – Monthly Media Mondays at Flood’s Bar and Grille, 731 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
5	February 24, 2012 – DC-NABJ’S Black History Month – Screening of “An Eagle Should Fly” a documentary on the Tuskegee Airmen produced by Ted Talbert. Double Tree Suites by Hilton, 525 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226. 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25.00. For more information call 313-300-2807.
6	March 12, 2012 – Monthly Media Mondays at Flood’s Bar and Grille, 731 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
7	March 3rd – DCNABJ “Fela” Night at the Music Hall. Discounted tickets plus meet and greet members of the cast following the 8p.m. performance.For more information, please call (313) 300-2807
8 HOUSEWARMING INVITATION (Click Here to download)	March 31 – Get in the Game with DC-NABJ & AFTRA, Plus Help a Homeless Neighbor! Time: 5:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. / Location: Farmington Hills Manor, 23666 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48366RSVP by Tuesday, March 27 to detroitnabj@aol.com or detroit@aftra.com.Get in the Game with the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (DC-NABJ) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)! Join us for a fun-filled evening watching the *Final Four Playoffs* on the big screen while playing cards and board games with members of DC-NABJ and AFTRA. Snacks will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Admission to this event will benefit the NSO’s Bell Building, a project to renovate the historic Michigan Bell Building into 155 apartments of permanent supportive housing for the homeless. DC-NABJ and AFTRA have pledged to provide all of the new household items needed to outfit an apartment.
9	April 9, 2012 – Monthly Media Mondays at Flood’s Bar and Grille, 731 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Potential members and supporters invited to mix and mingle with DC-NABJ members.
10	As Darci McConnell pours for 1 of DC-NABJ’s 30 events for our 30th year!Hook, Line & Sinker to benefit the 16th Annual Detroit Area Kids Fishing Derby Friday, April 20th 5:30 – 8:30 pm. This brings exposure to the sport of fishing to urban youths through an annual, day-long fishing expo at Lake St. Francis in Detroit’s Palmer Park. Other sponsors of the event are the Detroit Recreation Department and the Youth Commission. Signature Grille 250 Riverfront Drive, Detroit 48226 313.394.0667 $9.95 Fish Fry Les Williams performing
11	Sunday, April 22, 2012 – Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Lansing Michigan. DC-NABJ nominated WXYZ-TV News Broadcaster Diana Lewis and we will be in the house as she is inducted into the MJHF. For tickets, contact Margie Anderson at 517-353-6430 or ander186@msu.edu. DC-NABJ salutes Diana Lewis!!
12	DETROIT NABJ !!! Come out to Meet & Greet NABJ Convention Chairman, Rod Hicks Friday, April 27th from 5 – 7 p.m. Marriott Ren Cen lobby-level lounge The Volt And! DC-NABJ members in good standing who attend are eligible to win: · Full registration to this year’s NABJ convention in New Orleans · One of five $50 discount certificates Remember, you can join DC-NABJ or renew your membership at this event. Also, meet Shonda Johnson, the new area general manager of Marriott Hotels & Resorts Refreshments will be provided! Please RSVP to DetroitNABJ@aol.com
13	May 14, 2012 – Monthly Media Mondays at Flood’s Bar and Grille, 731 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:35:22 +0000

DC-NABJ Black History Month Screening of “An Eagle Should Fly”

DC-NABJ 2011 Halloween Party

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:52:38 +0000

Comcast Newsmaker interview with the DCNABJ President Vickie Thomas

The screening of the DC-NABJ & ARISE Detroit!

This was a mini documentary on the annual “neighborhoods day”. The screening was followed by a panel discussion that included DC-NABJ Vice President of Print, Oralandar Brand-Williams and member M. L. Elrick. President Vickie Thomas served as the moderator and member Monay Fort helped facilitate the audience participation segment of the program.

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:02:36 +0000

HAPPPY 30^TH ANNIVERSARY DC-NABJ!!2012 A YEAR OF CELEBRATION AND ACTION!!30-30-30 CAMPAIGN

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy New Year DC-NABJ members and supporters!!

Thank you all for your support in 2011!! As we kick off our 30^th anniversary celebration this year, your continued support in 2012 is critical. We should all ask ourselves on a regular basis, “What am I doing to make a difference in building up and moving the chapter forward.”

This month, we launch our ambitious 30-30-30 Campaign. The goal is to host 30 events and raise $30,000 to mark our 30^th birthday. As you know, the DC-NABJ won Chapter of the Year at the 2011 NABJ convention in Philadelphia for our hard work in 2010 and my vision is to win it again by successfully completing our 30-30-30 Campaign this year!

I want to acknowledge our 2011 board members, Lloyd Jackson, Oralandar Brand-Williams, Rogers Foster, Alicia Nails and Randye Bullock for their hard work over the past year. We faced some challenges in 2011 but managed to keep the chapter on solid ground and our signature events alive! Our membership continues to grow and our reputation in the community remains strong. I sincerely appreciate your contributions.

Thank you in advance to our 2012-2013 board members, Lloyd Jackson, Oralandar Brand-Williams, Randye Bullock, Alicia Nails and Georgette Johnson…buckle up, it’s going to be a wild and wonderful ride!! We are planning a full year of events from congressional debates and a roast to mixers and a picnic!! Another big event in the works is a Detroit Chapter birthday party at the NABJ convention in New Orleans!

Thank you also to all of our committee chairs and co-chairs for their work in 2011. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be looking at committee assignments for the New Year. If you have an interest in a particular committee, please contact me as soon as possible. The committees and duties for each are listed on our web site at www.detroitnabj.org.

You’ll also find the membership application on the web site. Dues should be paid this month, excluding those who paid in the late quarter of 2011. Dues can also be paid at our January 19, 2012 meeting at WJR-News/Talk 760, located on the 8^th floor of the Fisher Building. Mix and mingle starts at 6 p.m. Let’s start the New Year off right and kick off our 30^th anniversary with a strong showing at the meeting!! I’ll see you there and all the best to you and yours in 2012!

DCNABJ Halloween Costume Party

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:00:54 +0000

MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Esteemed Women of Michigan Awards

Tuskegee Airmen in spotlight again with Detroit screening of ‘An Eagle Should Fly’

By Rochelle Riley

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DCNABJ Halloween Costume Party