The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists (CAABJ) is an affiliate chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), a nonprofit organization focused on establishing strong ties among African-Americans working in the media and expanding and balancing the media's coverage of the African-American community and experience.
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April 14, 2015

UPDATE: NABJ Town Hall Meeting CANCELED



 NABJ "Town Hall" Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th at The Park Expo has been CANCELED!

We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early on Thursday, April 16th at
Central Piedmont Community College (Harris Conference Center) for the
Media Institute on Education Conference.

If you have not registered, you still have time. 
Register >>> http://bitly.com/NABJEducation

ATTN PAID CAABJ MEMBERS:
Comp Registrations are available. Please email us: info@caabj.org


About NABJ Media Institute on Education:

This one-day conference will cover important topics in educational policy, including advancing educational equity and ensuring educational opportunities for poor and minority students, accessing higher education, closing gaps in educational quality, and how supporting communities directly impacts the quality of education our children receive.

U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon, Senior Advisor Delegated Duties of the Deputy Secretary John King and United Negro College Fund Pres/CEO Dr. Michael Lomax are just a few who will be in attendance at the Media Institute on Education.

April 12, 2015

Meet and Greet with Charlotte's Mayor





CAABJ Family, we're thrilled to have Mayor Dan Clodfelter joining us Saturday, April 18th at 11:00 am (Icehouse Bar and Grill) during our General Body Meeting for a personal "Meet and Greet".
You don't want to miss out.
We hope all of you will be able to attend.

General Body Meeting
11:00 am


Icehouse SouthEnd Bar and Grill
2100 South Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203

April 9, 2015

Battle of the Broadcasters Registration Ends FRDIAY at MIDNIGHT


With These Handz DJ Academy™ 
Presented by Sprite®, are pleased to partner with Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists for the 2015 Battle of the Broadcasters™ - Queen City Style & With These Handz DJ Academy™ Student Showcase on May 23.  Come and showcase your scratching skills to the "Queen City".

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Northlake Mall 
6801 Northlake Mall Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28216


The competition registration period has been extended to 
Friday, April 24th at MIDNIGHT.

We are very excited that the interest level is high and we anticipate a phenomenal event!




We'll see you at the turntables!

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