WASHINGTON, July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Presidential candidate
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. will address members of the National Association
of Black Journalists at the 32nd NABJ Convention & Career Fair set for Aug.
8-12 at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, the association and his campaign
jointly announced today.
With more than 3,000 journalists and media professionals expected to
attend, the convention will be the largest gathering of journalists of
color in the United States this year. Obama's appearance on Friday, Aug. 10
will be part of a two-day discussion, "A Conversation with America's
Candidates." Sen. Hillary Clinton will speak on Thursday, Aug. 9. The
events will be sponsored by Microsoft Corporation and AOL Black Voices.
"Sen. Obama has certainly been a dynamic force on the campaign trail,"
said NABJ President Bryan Monroe, vice president and editorial director of
Ebony and Jet magazines in Chicago. "We are looking forward to hearing his
views on issues and taking questions from our members."
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.
"There is a hunger in America for leadership that we have not seen in
generations," said Senator Barack Obama. "At this critical time, I look
forward to speaking with the distinguished members of NABJ about what I
will do as President to set a new course so that every American can
experience the full measure of opportunity our nation has to offer."
This year's NABJ convention -- titled "Revolutionizing Journalism,
Transforming the Future" -- will emphasize changes in the media industry
and how journalists can position themselves for the next decade and beyond.
The five-day gathering will feature major plenary discussions on Politics
and Campaign '08, as well as a frank conversation on race, inclusion and
the media with leaders in the news industry.
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.
SOURCE National Association of Black Journalists
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