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Lee Faces Problems, Looks Forward

Lee Faces Problems, Looks Forward

By Justin Madden and Kelcie C. McCrae NABJ Monitor The last time NABJ was in New Orleans, in 1983, Greg Lee was in elementary school. Now Lee is…

Say Bonjour to the French Quarter

Say Bonjour to the French Quarter

By Azania Briggs NABJ Monitor Most tourists try to avoid the far end of the French Quarter because it is a long walk from many of the hotels…

Video: Covering Katrina

Video: Covering Katrina

The NABJ Monitor talks to Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Trymaine Lee about what it was like to cover Hurricane Katrina. Produced by Sylvia Obell and Matthew Vann.…

WhoDat Celebrate Go Skating Day

WhoDat Celebrate Go Skating Day

Story and photos by Azania Briggs NABJ Monitor It’s normal to see a few skateboarders here and there in downtown New Orleans, but nearly 100 skateboarders gathered for…

NABJ Keeps Up Focus on Digital

By Kelcie C. McCrae NABJ Monitor Digital media is a hot topic in newsrooms across the country. So newsrooms are scrambling to adjust. NABJ is trying to help…

For, Black Journalists, a Homecoming

Some leaving mainstream for black-oriented media By Matthew Vann NABJ Monitor When Michael Cottman left the Washington Post to become a senior correspondent at Black America Web he…

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NABJ Finances Looking Up

NABJ Finances Looking Up

By Justin Madden NABJ Monitor NABJ’s finances are stable for the third consecutive year and…

Broadcast Media Make Small Gains in Diversity

By Marissa Evans, Lance Dixon, Regina Graham NABJ Monitor Media companies saw lukewarm progress this…

Urban League Chief Alarmed by Potential Change in Voting Rules

By Corey Walker NABJ Monitor Tens of thousands of blacks could be turned away from…

NABJ Reaches Out to Help Restore Home

By Shaquille Brewster NABJ Monitor NABJ board members were in the Gentilly area of New…

Plenary Explores Campaign 2012

By Regina Graham NABJ Monitor Do blacks just vote for black candidates because they are…

HS Journalists @ NABJ

HS Journalists @ NABJ

Check out work done by area high school students learning new skills at JSHOP, NABJ’s…

Martin’s Parents Cite Role of Social Media in Unveiling Case

By Lance Dixon NABJ Monitor The parents of Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old Florida teenager whose…

Video: Grads with Loan Debt Job Hunt at NABJ

Students are graduating from college with record loan debt. This year’s look at the job…

Newspaper Shift to Digital Could Disconnect Some

Newspaper Shift to Digital Could Disconnect Some

By Marissa Evans and Kelcie C. McCrae NABJ Monitor Kenneth Lewis sat in the Tout…

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Don’t hate, celebrate

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By Lance Dixon NABJ Monitor Miami Heat forward LeBron James, who has faced intense media attention and scrutiny, has finally been crowned as an NBA champion. “King James”…

LeBron’s Arrogance Colors His Success

LeBron’s Arrogance Colors His Success

By Brooke Kelly NABJ Monitor I wouldn’t call myself a “(Miami) Heat hater,” but I definitely joined those who were somewhat disappointed Thursday after the Miami Heat won…