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NYABJ Scholarship and Awards Banquet Press Release

Posted on: May 9th, 2013 by Program Committee No Comments

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                           

NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS HOSTS

25TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS BANQUET

CBS News Correspondent Randall Pinkston will receive Lifetime Achievement Award and

chapter will pay tribute to late WNBC-TV journalist Bob Teague

 

 

NEW YORK CITY (May 9, 2012) – The New York Association of Black Journalists will recognize the work of New York City journalists, including special honors to veteran television journalists Randall Pinkston and the late Bob Teague, at its 25th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet.  The sold-out event will take place May 14th at 6 p.m. at Time-Life. The evening, which will be hosted by with 1010 WINS anchor Larry Mullins and NY1 anchor Diana King,  will benefit NYABJ’s college scholarship fund and musical entertainment will be provided by Rhonda Ross. Confirmed guests include: broadcasting legends Bill McCreary, Carol Jenkins and Norma Quarles.

 

"NYABJ is honored to present well-deserved awards to all of our winners and also recognize two luminaries in our field—Randall Pinkston and the late Bob Teague,” said NYABJ President Michael J. Feeney. “Most importantly, we are proud that proceeds from our event will go toward scholarships for two deserving high school students—Ashley Johnson and Jeremy Valle.” Both Johnson and Valle are high school seniors who excelled in NYABJ’s First Take student journalism program.

 

 

Since 1990, Pinkston has covered many major stories for CBS News, including the Freemen siege in Montana, the Unabomber story, the first anniversary of the Haiti earthquake, the final launch of NASA's space shuttle Discovery, Tiger Woods' return to the Masters Tournament, as well as the post-war reconstruction of Iraq from Baghdad. He also has reported on the war in Afghanistan from the front lines in Tora Bora and Jalalabad, the devastating earthquake in Turkey and the Albanian refugee crisis in Kosovo.

Pinkston is the recipient of three national Emmy Awards and two for local news coverage. In 1996, he received an Emmy for Outstanding Investigative Journalism for the documentary, "CBS Reports: Legacy of Shame." He also won Emmy Awards for coverage of the death of Princess Diana in 1998 and for coverage of the TWA Flight 800 disaster in 1997.

Bob Teague, one of New York City’s first black television reporters, worked as a reporter, anchorman and producer at WNBC-TV for over 30 years. He was often sent into black neighborhoods during the 1960s as racial tensions swelled throughout the city and was the chief correspondent for “Harlem: Test for the North,” a documentary produced after riots broke out in the neighborhood in 1963. Shortly after being hired at WNBC, Teague was given his own weekly program, “Sunday Afternoon Report” and became a frequent replacement on NBC network news and sports programs.

Teague started his career in New York in 1956 as a radio news writer for CBS and later joined as a sports copy editor and reporter. Teague died in March at the age of 84.

 

Sponsors of the event include CNN, NBC 4 New York, Bloomberg, ConEdison, Essence, The Wall Street Journal and Morgan Stanley.

 

An advocacy group established in 1976, the New York Association of Black Journalists provides career development as well as educational and other support to its members and is an affiliate of NABJ, the largest organization for journalists of color in the nation.

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Contact:

Gabrielle M. Lee,

NYABJ Secretary

nyabjPR@gmail.com

NYABJ named finalist for NABJ’s Chapter of the Year

Posted on: April 19th, 2013 by Program Committee

 

NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS (NYABJ) NAMED FINALIST FOR  

NABJ PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

NEW YORK CITY (April 19, 2013) - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced that the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) is one of three finalists for NABJ's Professional Chapter of the Year Award.

"We are honored to be recognized by NABJ as one of the top chapters in the organization," said President Michael J. Feeney. "We have worked hard to revitalize the chapter and provide quality programming and activities, not only for our members but also for the community."

Over the past year, the chapter has grown to more than 140 active members and has hosted numerous professional development, networking and community events. Keeping true to its purpose of honoring pioneers in journalism and grooming the next generation, the chapter has honored industry trailblazers such as former WNBC anchor Sue Simmons and has also hosted FIRST TAKE, a free eight-week high school journalism workshop that trains students in the tri-state area in reporting and producing stories in multimedia formats under the tutelage of NYC's top journalists.

"This wouldn't be possible without our dedicated members, supporters and of course, the entire executive board of NYABJ. We couldn't have achieved this without you," added Feeney, who is also a reporter for the New York Daily News.

Board members include: Cheryl Wills, V.P. of Broadcast and anchor for New York 1 News; Cyril Josh Barker, V.P. of Print and reporter for the New York Amsterdam News; Gabrielle Lee, Secretary and media strategist at Fleishman-Hillard, Christina Carrega, Deputy Secretary and reporter at the New York Post; Dwight Ostricher, Treasurer and copy editor at Dow Jones Newswires; Nekesa Moody, Deputy Treasurer and Global Entertainment and Lifestyles Editor at the Associated Press; Madison Joe Gray, Parliamentarian and home page producer at Time.com; and Wendy Wilson, Member-at-Large and News Editor at ESSENCE magazine.

The NABJ Chapter of the Year award is based on the accomplishments during the eligibility period. The criteria include, but are not limited to, the number of new members who joined the chapter and NABJ, and the chapter's community activities and programs.

 

NYABJ named a finalists for NABJ’s Chapter of the Year!

Posted on: April 18th, 2013 by Program Committee

 

THANK YOU NABJ FOR NAMING NYABJ FINALISTS!

We would like to thank all of our members for their support at of our events and meetings.

We would also like to send congratulations to the other chapter finalists, Atlanta and Washington D.C.

The winner will be announced during NABJ's 38th Annual Convention and Career Fair will take place July 31 – August 4, 2013 at the Gaylord Palms Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.

For more information on the convention and to view the press release with details about the other chapters, click HERE

NYABJ Remembers Radio Icon Hal Jackson

Posted on: May 26th, 2012 by Nekesa

 

NEW YORK CITY (May 25, 2012) - The New York Association of Black Journalists is saddened to hear legendary radio icon Hal Jackson has died. He was 97.

Jackson's career spanned more than 70 years, including WLBS (107.5 FM), and he achieved a number of "firsts" throughout his illustrious run. His career began in the late 1930s on Washington's WINX, where he broke his first barrier. Prior to starting at the station, the owner told him, "No n------ will ever be on my radio station."

In 1954, he made his mark in New York, becoming the first black host on WABC. More than 20 years later, he teamed up with Percy Sutton's Inner City Broadcasting to become the first black owners of a major AM/FM combination in New York.

Jackson had fallen ill, but until a few weeks ago he remained on the air at WBLS doing his "Sunday Classics" show. He died on Wednesday at a local hospital.

"Hal Jackson was indeed an iconic figure and his distinct voice touched several generations of listeners. He'll be most remembered for carrying the torch and opening the doors for many black radio personalities who came after him," said NYABJ President Michael J. Feeney. "While we're saddened by his loss, we're forever thankful for the contributions of Mr. Jackson and all that he has done to give black broadcasters an opportunity in radio. We extend our deepest condolences to the Jackson family."

NYABJ Vice President of Print Cyril Josh Barker knew Jackson.

"I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Jackson through my work as a commentator on WBLS. He paved the way for black media professionals on all platforms by breaking the color barrier in American radio," Barker said. "His legacy will live on forever and he is an example of the importance of diversity in our profession."

NYABJ Vice President of Broadcast Cheryl Wills also remembered Jackson.

"Hal Jackson is a broadcasting hero who opened up the airwaves for generations of African-Americans and taught us how to appreciate the broad spectrum of music from gospel to jazz to hip-hop," Wills said. "His voice may be silenced, but his legacy will live on in our hearts."

A viewing will take place on Wednesday, May 30 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home at 1076 Madison Ave. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at the Riverside Church at 490 Riverside Drive.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hal Jackson's Talented Teens International / Youth Development Foundation, 1230 Park Avenue, PH-A
New York, NY 10128.

NYABJ Hosts 24Th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet

Posted on: May 3rd, 2012 by NYABJ 52 Comments

 

Diversity advocate Robert Naylor will receive Lifetime Achievement Award; chapter will pay tribute to late television journalism pioneer Gil Noble and Beyonce wins award for Essence cover story

 

NEW YORK CITY (May 2, 2012) – The New York Association of Black Journalists will recognize the work of more than 40 journalists, including a special honor to former diversity advocate Robert Naylor, and pay tribute to the late Gil Noble at its 24th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet.... Read More →

New York Association of Black Journalists Mourns the Loss of Television News Pioneer Gil Noble

Posted on: April 5th, 2012 by NYABJ

 

NEW YORK CITY (April 5, 2012) - Gil Noble, African-American television journalist and long-time host of the WABC-TV public affairs program Like It Is, died Thursday at the age of 80, according to WABC-TV. Noble suffered a debilitating stroke last July that forced him to step down as host of one of the longest-running, locally-produced, programs of its kind.

 

"NYABJ is deeply saddened by the loss of Gil Noble, a legendary journalist who helped pave the way for many black journalists," said NYABJ President Michael J. Feeney. "For more than 40 years, he used his voice to not only tell stories that shed light on social inequalities that faced our community, but also to highlight the achievements of blacks in New York City and throughout the diaspora. NYABJ sends our condolences to the Noble family."... Read More →

Veteran WNBC-TV Anchorwoman Sue Simmons Loses Job After 32 Years

Posted on: March 7th, 2012 by NYABJ

 

NEW YORK, NY (March 7, 2012) - WNBC-TV Channel 4 will not renew long-time anchorwoman Sue Simmons' contract when it expires in June, according to news reports including a column by Cindy Adams of the New York Post.

 

"While the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) is saddened to hear Sue Simmons' illustrious run at WNBC-TV/Channel 4 is coming to an end, we applaud her for delivering the news in the New York area for more than 30 years," said NYABJ President Michael J. Feeney. "This truly marks the end of an era."

 

"NYABJ wishes Ms. Simmons the best as she transitions to the next chapter of her career and vows to be here to support her in any way that we can," Feeney said.

 

A Harlem native, Simmons was the face of WNBC News, serving as an anchor since 1980 and garnering many accolades for outstanding journalism, including four Emmy awards. She and co-anchor Chuck Scarborough were also named New York's top anchor team by the New York Daily News in 2003.

 

An advocacy group established in 1976, the New York Association of Black Journalists provides career development as well as educational and other support to its members and is an affiliate of NABJ, the largest organization for journalists of color in the nation.

 

Contact:
Gabrielle M. Lee
nyabjPR@gmail.com

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