Past CAABJ President Retires

Fannie Flono

Fannie Flono, Associate Editor at The Charlotte Observer, is retiring this month after 30 years at the paper. She spent 20 years as an editorial writer and columnist. In a note to staff, Editorial Page, Editor Taylor Batten wrote "Fannie has been a leading voice in this

community on a variety of issues, with public education and poverty among those about which she has been most passionate." 

Fannie also is a past president of Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists. 

The Observer is holding a public farewell for Fannie from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 22 in the lobby of the Observer, 600 S. Tryon Street.

Congratulations Fannie! Your CAABJ family loves you and wish you the very best in your retirement.  

Let's Talk: NFL vs Domestic Violence

Courtesy: CoverGirl Makeup

Recent events in the NFL have raised questions concerning domestic violence. Greg Hardy, Ray Rice and Jonathan Dwyer are just a few cases getting national attention. For two weeks, we've heard questions about punishment for athletes, policies for the league, even whether the commissioner should be fired. However, very little attention has been directed to victims of domestic violence.

This month, we will hear from a victim and local advocate for victims, Sandra Escobosa-Guynes, founder of Pearls For Creative Healing, which is a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness and empowers survivors of domestic violence through creative art programs.  Their non-profit organization has workshops focused on helping survivors express themselves through a creative outlet  and serve as a complement to group or individual counseling.

Join us....

General Body Meeting
Saturday, September 20th
 11:00 am

 All American Pub
 200 East Bland Street
 Charlotte, NC 28203
http://www.allamericanpubclt.com

Parking is FREE.
 

September General Body Meeting

Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists

General Body Meeting
Saturday, September 20th
 11:00 am

 All American Pub
 200 East Bland Street
 Charlotte, NC 28203
http://www.allamericanpubclt.com

Parking is FREE.

 We can't wait to see you.