WASHINGTON, July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Presidential candidate
Sen. Hillary Clinton will address members of the National Association of
Black Journalists at the 32nd NABJ Convention & Career Fair, Aug. 8-12 at
Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, the association and her campaign jointly
announced today.
With more than 3,000 media professionals expected to attend, the
convention will be the largest gathering of journalists of color in the
United States this year. The forum, "A Conversation with America's
Candidates" will take place during the annual newsmaker plenary on
Thursday, Aug. 9.
NABJ has invited the other major Democratic and Republican presidential
candidates to participate in this series of conversations with black
journalists, including Sen. Barack Obama, former Sen. John Edwards, former
Gov. Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani. The
convention will be the candidates' major opportunity to address thousands
of African-American print, broadcast and online journalists. CNN White
House correspondent Suzanne Malveaux will moderate the forum.
"We are excited to have Sen. Clinton join us for the convention," said
NABJ President Bryan Monroe, vice president and editorial director of Ebony
and Jet magazines in Chicago. "Our members have a lot to ask her about the
state of our nation, her views on Black America and the role of a free and
unfettered press."
In the past few years, President George W. Bush, former President Bill
Clinton, Sen. John Kerry, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and
current Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice have addressed NABJ journalists
at conventions.
"I care passionately about the big issues we face in this country,"
said Senator Clinton. "After 35 years of working on issues like education,
health care, and racial equality I am ready to lead and look forward to the
opportunity to speak with the 3,000-plus members of the NABJ about my
vision and plan for improving the lives of the American people," she
concluded.
This year's NABJ convention - themed "Revolutionizing Journalism,
Transforming the Future" - will emphasize changes in the media industry and
how journalists can position themselves for the next decade and beyond. In
addition to the opening session on Politics and Campaign '08, the five-day
gathering will feature major discussions on race, inclusion and the media
with leaders in the news industry and a spirited debate on the role of
entertainers and the media spotlight.
For more information about the 32nd NABJ Convention & Career Fair or to
register, visit http://www.nabj.org.
The National Association of Black Journalists, established in 1975, is
the world's largest organization of journalists of color, and represents
journalists, students and media-related professionals. It provides
educational, career development and support to black journalists worldwide.
Over 3,000 journalists from across the country are expected to attend
the 32nd Annual Convention & Career Fair, Aug. 8-12 at Bally's Las Vegas
Hotel & Casino. The convention will feature the nation's largest journalism
career fair along with specialized workshops in new media, plenary sessions
and professional development breakfasts for veteran and future journalists.
For more information, please visit http://www.nabj.org.
NOTE: Members of the working press who will be covering the NABJ
convention are required to obtain media credentials. As part of the
process, reporters must submit a request for credentials on company
letterhead signed by their supervisors. The letter must also include the
specific days that the reporters will be covering the convention and the
names and titles of all staff members who are requesting media credentials.
A photo ID or press pass will be required for each person. For additional
information on obtaining credentials, contact Kristin Palmer, NABJ
Communications Manager at kpalmer@nabj.org.
SOURCE National Association of Black Journalists
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Related links:
http://www.nabj.org
CONTACT:
Kristin Palmer, Communications Manager,
National Association of Black Journalists, +1-301-445-7100 Ext.
107, or kpalmer@nabj.org
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