The fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9 and the fallout that followed continues to headline news cycles. While covering protest and unrest in the streets, many journalists found themselves under fire and under arrest.
The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists welcomes media professionals covering the chaos to discuss how the Michael Brown shooting coverage and access to information continues to be a story that tests the right to freedom of the press.
Special Guests:
Errin Whack, NABJ VP of Print and Fusion freelancer covering Ferguson fallout. @emarvelous
Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press Race & Ethnicity writer. @jessejholland
WHAT: September BABJ meeting
WHEN : Saturday September 13 noon to 2 p.m.
WHERE: WYPR 88.1FM Radio, 2216 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Md.
PLEASE RSVP bu Thursday, Sept. 11 through EventBrite by clicking here.