The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists kicked off 2020 with the “BABJ State of the Union” meeting and chapter elections noon Saturday January 25, 2019 at WMAR2News in Govans.
Seventeen members attended the planning meeting dedicated to updating chapter members on BABJ’s 2019 accomplishments, while setting the tone for the chapter as we plan events and initiatives for 2020.
Suggested upcoming programs and initiatives include:
PROGRAMS
LinkedIn
Journo gear / hacks
Working with difficult sources
Challenges of reporting
Covering crime in Baltimore
Conversations with students
Adobe
Elections coverage
Social media
Side-hustle/ transitioning
Initiatives
Newsroom diversity
BABJ constitution and bylaws
Mentoring / peer mentoring
Meetings with elected officials
Entrepreneurship
BABJ also hosted chapter elections. The following members were appointed to fill board responsibilities in the current 2020-2022 BABJ executive board:
President – Nicki Mayo
Vice President – Benét J. Wilson
Secretary / Treasurer – Latoya Stevens
Student Liaison – Tramon Lucas
Operation Boomers Chair – Jannette J. Witmyer
Membership Chair – David Steele
Mentor Program Chair – Maria Pitts Roberts
Immediate Past President – Benét J. Wilson
Please join BABJ for our upcoming meetings/workshops
BABJ Meeting locations
Feb. 22 – Maryland Public Television
Mar. 28 – Maryland Public Television
Apr. 25 – Baltimore Center Stage
May. 30 – TBD
Jun ? – Black Male Media Project
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