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Carolina Association of Black Journalists

The Carolina Association of Black Journalists is a subgroup of the National Association of Black Jour

CABJ’s mission is to prepare minority students for a career in various fields of journalism with the ultimate goal to diversify the journalism industry.

02/21/2025

🚨 CABJ Executive Board Applications Are Open! 🚨

Are you ready to lead and amplify Black voices in journalism and media? 📢✨ Join the 2025-2026 CABJ Executive Board and be part of a team dedicated to fostering diversity, building connections, and shaping the future of media at Carolina!

💡 Why Apply?
✅ Develop leadership skills
✅ Expand your professional network
✅ Make a meaningful impact in the community

📅 Eligibility: You must have attended at least 4 CABJ events to qualify.

📌 Deadline: Submit your application before the March 17!

Apply now and take the next step in your media journey! 🎤✍🏾

02/20/2025

🚨 Level Up Your Brand! 🚨

Join us on February 24, 2025, at 5 PM at the School of Journalism as our Social Media Manager shares expert tips & tricks to help you successfully brand yourself online! 📱✨

Whether you’re a content creator, journalist, or just looking to boost your digital presence, this session is packed with insider strategies to help you stand out!

📍 Where: Room 21 (Innovation Lab) School of Journalism and Media
🕔 When: February 24, 2025 | 5 PM - 6 PM

Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your personal brand! See you there! 👀💡

02/17/2025

Introducing the esteemed executive board of the Carolina Association of Black Journalists…

CABJ is committed to the principle that “without diversity, there is no excellence,” and we proudly honor Black excellence and achievement in journalism and media, not just this month, but always. 🫶🏽🫶🏽

02/11/2025

🚨 Calling all UNC students! 🚨

Looking for PAID early career opportunities? Want to land your dream job but not sure where to start? Join us for a Career Panel with Jade Walters ( )—Gen Z career coach, content creator, and TikTok consultant!

📅 Monday, February 17
⏰ 5 - 6 PM
📍 Carroll Hall

✅ Open to ALL majors
✅ CLE credit available!
✅ Get expert advice on career paths, job applications, and finding opportunities!

🎟 Scan the QR code to register! Don’t miss out!

02/06/2025

🌟Spotlight on Spotlight on Ida B. Wells- Barnett :
Investigative Journalist 🌟

✨Black History Month Edition ✨

Living from 1862-1931, Ida B. Wells m- Barnett was a trailblazing African American investigative journalist, educator, and one of the earliest leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Her career began in Memphis, where she edited The Evening Star and wrote under the pen name “Iola” for The Living Way.

🖋️ What did she write about?

She exposed the racial injustices Black Americans faced and became famous for her anti-lynching activism. One of her pieces for Free Speech enraged the white community so much, they burned down her newsroom—forcing her to leave Memphis but solidifying her mission to highlight these painful truths.

Her groundbreaking research in 1892 revealed how lynching mobs formed and how violence was justified. She even went undercover to expose lynching in the South. 🌎

💡 Her legacy

Wells didn’t just write—she founded organizations like the Ida B. Wells Women’s Club and Alpha Suffrage Club, the first suffrage club for Black women, and was a founding member of the NAACP.

Her fearless journalism laid the foundation for truth-seeking reporting and became crucial evidence in the fight for Black liberation during the Civil Rights Movement.

02/05/2025

🚨 Happening TOMORROW! 🚨

Ready to explore how your journalism and media skills can intersect with unexpected fields? 🤔✨

Join us for MEJO AND?—an event designed to help you discover new career pathways, connect with student orgs, and expand your network!

📅 Thursday, February 6th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 CA011 (Reese News Lab)

You don’t want to miss this! Secure your spot now—

RSVP here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerMBFjvEi8gYE4X9DBTzMmVWvuqhHWj7n2YpvTrQNaI-igyw/viewform

02/03/2025

✨ At CABJ_UNC, we’re honored to celebrate 50 years of resilience, advocacy, and excellence with the National Association of Black Journalists! 🎉

Founded on December 12, 1975, NABJ has been a driving force in amplifying Black voices in media and fostering a legacy of impact. As we gear up for the golden anniversary in 2025, NABJ President Ken Lemon has announced a special committee to commemorate this historic milestone.

Let’s continue to honor and elevate Black journalists who are breaking barriers and inspiring change. 📝💪

📣 When did you become a member of NABJ or an NABJ chapter? Share your journey with us in the comments below! ⬇️

02/01/2025

✨ Celebrating Black History Month, a time to honor the trailblazers, the dreamers, the innovators, and the creators who have shaped our past, present, and future. 🖤 From the civil rights movement to cultural revolutions in art, music, and media, Black excellence continues to inspire and uplift every corner of the world. 🌍

Let’s continue to amplify Black voices, share stories that matter, and recognize the incredible contributions that have paved the way for generations to come. 💫

01/30/2025

🎉 Calling all MEJO students! 🎉

Ready to explore how your journalism and media skills can intersect with unexpected fields? 🤔✨

Join us for MEJO AND?—an event designed to help you discover new career pathways, connect with industry pros, and expand your network!

📅 Thursday, February 6th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 CA011 (Reese News Lab)

Don’t miss this chance to see where your MEJO degree can take you!

01/28/2025

💌 CABJ Valentine’s Brunch 💌

Join us for a special members-only Valentine’s celebration! 🥂💕 Let’s enjoy delicious food, music, games, and amazing vibes together. 🌟

📅 When: Sunday, February 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
📍 Where: Off-campus (address provided upon RSVP)

This event is for CABJ members only. RSVP now to secure your spot—RSVP closes Friday, January 31st, at 5 PM! Don’t miss out on this love-filled celebration. 🥰

01/27/2025

🌟 Spotlight on Laney Crawley:
Editor-in-chief of The Daily Tar Heel 🌟

Meet Laney, the incredible Editor-in-chief of The Daily Tar Heel, whose leadership is shaping the future of journalism and fostering meaningful connections within the UNC and Chapel Hill communities. 🙌✨

Through her role, Laney has gained a deep understanding of how newsroom leadership impacts the stories produced. She emphasizes aligning leadership goals with personal values—a principle she applies in her work every day.

To avoid burnout, Laney prioritizes spending time with her friends and loved ones, encouraging her team to do the same.

One of her proudest moments? Reporting stories that truly connect with the community and make them feel seen—a testament to her commitment to thoughtful and empathetic storytelling. 📝✨

Being from Maryland, moving to North Carolina has expanded Laney’s worldview, enriching her perspective as a writer. Now, she’s focused on leaving a lasting impact by transforming how the community views The Daily Tar Heel and ensuring meaningful changes endure.

Laney’s dedication to uplifting voices and improving journalism inspires us all! 💪🌍✨

01/15/2025

🚨 ATTENTION CABJ & NABJ-RDU FAMILY! 🚨

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join NABJ-RDU for their first General Body Meeting of the year at Duke University 📍 on Saturday, January 25, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM.

🎙️ Special Guest: Frank Tramble, Vice President for Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs at Duke University!

This is an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and network with media professionals and peers. Don’t miss out! 🙌

👉 RSVP now to secure your spot!

https://form.jotform.com/250103743926150

01/13/2025

🎉✨ This year, we celebrate 50 years of NABJ—a powerful legacy of amplifying Black voices in journalism and shaping the media landscape.

Today, we honor Chuck Stone, NABJ’s first president, a trailblazing journalist, and former UNC professor who inspired countless students. Chuck Stone retired in 2005, making this year the 20th anniversary of his retirement and a decade since his passing in 2014.

Stone’s commitment to truth, advocacy, and mentoring shaped generations of journalists and ensured that Black voices were amplified in media. Today, we honor his memory and carry forward his mission as we continue to celebrate NABJ’s incredible impact over the past five decades.

Let’s celebrate NABJ’s incredible milestone and Chuck Stone’s enduring impact on journalism and education. ✨👏

01/10/2025

✨ Join us for an exclusive career event! ✨

📅 Wednesday, Jan. 15
🕔 5:15 PM
📍 Curtis Media Center, Room 302

CABJ is hosting Deloitte, ABC 11, WRAL, McKinney, and McClatchy Media for an evening of networking, insights, and opportunities! 🌟

Come learn about their organizations, roles, and available internships/employment opportunities. Food & drinks provided! 🍴

Don’t miss out—mark your calendars! 📌

01/08/2025

Happy First Day of Class, Tar Heels! 🎉🩵🐏

Welcome back to the Hill! Whether you’re a first-year student stepping onto campus for the first time or a seasoned Tar Heel returning to your favorite spots, today marks the beginning of a new chapter full of opportunities, challenges, and memories waiting to be made.

📚 Pro Tips for a Successful FDOC:

Explore Campus: Take a scenic walk through Polk Place or grab a photo at the Old Well—it’s a must-do for good luck!

Plan Ahead: Double-check your schedule and find your classrooms early to avoid the FDOC rush.

Pack Essentials: Bring a water bottle, snacks, and your syllabus (and don’t forget that Carolina Blue umbrella just in case!).

Get Involved: Check out student org tables in the Pit or swing by the Union for info on events and clubs.

💬 Share Your FDOC Moments:
Tag us in your pics and let us know how you’re kicking off the semester using and !

Here’s to a semester of growth, friendships, and achieving your goals. Make it a great one, Tar Heels! 🩵🐏

01/01/2025

✨ Cheers to a New Year! 🎉

2024 was a year full of growth, connection, and amazing accomplishments for CABJ—and we’re so excited to see what 2025 has in store! 💻🎤

This year, we’ll continue amplifying Black voices in media, building community, and creating impactful programming for our members. 🌟✨

Let’s kick off this new chapter with renewed energy and big goals! What are YOU looking forward to in 2025? Drop your resolutions and ideas for CABJ in the comments! ⬇️

🩵Here’s to another year of excellence, opportunity, and making history together.

12/30/2024

🩵Gratitude Post!🩵

As we reflect on this incredible journey, we at CABJ are filled with gratitude for YOU—our members, the UNC community, our followers, and everyone in between who has supported CABJ this year. 🙌🩵

Your encouragement, participation, and passion fuel our mission to amplify Black voices in media, create impactful programs, and build a strong, supportive community. 📰✨

To our members: Thank you for your dedication and energy—you are the heart of CABJ.

To the UNC community: Thank you for opening doors and creating opportunities for collaboration and growth. 🐏

To our followers: Thank you for engaging, sharing, and spreading the word about our work. 🌟

We couldn’t do any of this without you. 💬 Drop a comment below and tell us how CABJ has impacted you this year—we’d love to hear your stories! ⬇️

Here’s to building even more together in the future! 🥂

12/25/2024

Wishing everyone a joyous and restful holiday season from CABJ! 🎄✨ May this time be filled with love, laughter, and moments of peace. Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see you in the new year! 🌟

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Last week, we hosted MEJO AND?, where we explored how our members’ organizations connect with MEJO majors and the many career paths in media, communications, and beyond. From sports media to entrepreneurship, tech, law, and creative storytelling, our panelists showed that MEJO is just the beginning. What’s your MEJO AND? Let us know in the comments. #CABJUNC #MEJOAnd #JournalismAndBeyond #UNCMEJO #BlackJournalists #Networking #MediaCareers #ExploreYourPath

Im passing the phone to the future comms director 📢 @vikki.j_ (@google ,take notes 👀), passing the phone to the hardest-working woman on our board @thesidneyc 💼, passing the phone to a future @kensingtongrey influencer @isabellaxsabrinaa ✨, passing the phone to an absolute queen in athletics @nia.simone12 🏆, and passing the phone to the best org members on @unchussman campus! @iamxsierra 🩵🔥 #ImPassingThePhone #SquadGoals #UNC #cabj #unc

🎙️ Dear Tar Heels, On behalf of the Carolina Association of Black Journalists, thank you to everyone who attended our event this past Wednesday! 🖤✨ Your enthusiasm, thoughtful questions, and eagerness to learn truly made the evening special. As shared by our incredible presenters, curiosity and persistence will take you far—so keep climbing and building those connections! 🌟 The contact information of our speakers soon to help you maintain these valuable connections and grow your professional network. Contact Information: Davonte Anthony [email protected] Rhema Bland [email protected] Travon Miles [email protected] Kesan Ucheya [email protected] Chris Lea While Chris was unable to join us, he is also a great sports/broadcasting resource at WRAL in Raleigh, N.C. [email protected] Stay tuned for more engaging events in the coming weeks, and mark your calendars for the NABJ-RDU General Body Meeting at Duke University on January 25th! 🗓️ Thank you again for your support, and we can’t wait to see you at our future events! #CABJ #Networking #BlackJournalists #ProfessionalDevelopment #TarHeelNation #UNCChapelHill #CommunityEvents

✨ What an incredible semester it’s been with CABJ! 🩵🎉 This Fall, we kicked things off in September with an unforgettable tour of the Carolina Basketball Museum 🏀 and the ACC Network Studio, plus our Mix & Mingle event where members and prospective members got a taste of what CABJ is all about. 💬✨ In October, we dove deep into Racialize Disinformation: Elections Past, Present, and Future, exploring the impact of misinformation on elections. 🗳️ We also flexed our knowledge during Journalism Jeopardy! 📚🎤 November was all about giving back—CABJ E-Board volunteered at East Chapel Hill High School and Hillside High School, sharing wisdom about pursuing journalism and media degrees. 🙌 And throughout the month, we spotlighted phenomenal individuals making waves in the media industry. 🌟💻 We’re proud of everything we’ve accomplished, and we couldn’t do it without YOU! 💙 Tell us in the comments—What was your favorite event this semester? And what would you like to see more of in the future? ⬇️ #CABJCommunity #BlackExcellenceInMedia #MediaLeaders #UNC

📸 ICYMI, we gathered at the Freedom Forum in Carroll Hall for a powerful panel on “Racialized Disinformation: Elections Past, Present, and Future,” hosted by @unccitap and @cabj_unc ! 🗳️✨ Our expert panelists Meredith Clark, Francesca Tripodi, Shannon McGregor, and Daniel Kreiss shed light on the history and impact of electoral disinformation, with a focus on how racialized disinformation targets communities of color. Through insightful discussions, they explored strategies for media literacy and the role journalists can play in combatting disinformation, especially with the 2024 election around the corner. Special thanks to @nia.simone12 (Nia Satterfield Brown) for moderating this impactful conversation! 💬👥 Together, we’re working to empower our communities with the knowledge to resist disinformation and protect our democratic values. #UNC #CITAP #CABJ #MediaLiteracy #Disinformation #2024Elections