Conversation about Youth Violence - June 28, 2012
June 27th, 2012 by Shorty
The Headline Club is co-sponsoring a meeting on June 28th to bring journalists together with those who deal with youth violence. As this story seems to tragically grow larger, we need to find new sources to explore and explain and to help us describe the toll of the violence and what could be done.
The Community Media Workshop and a broad coalition of organizations that deal with violence, called Strengthening Chicago’s Youth, is putting on the meeting.
WBEZ reporter and South Side bureau chief Natalie Moore is the moderator for our event. We will have close to 30 organizations along with public officials waiting at tables separately to offer their insights and contacts.
Think speed interviewing. Think dozens of stories. Think contacts you never had before.
The meeting is from 9 am to 10:30 am on June 28th at 33 East Congress, first floor, Columbia College, journalism building (Congress and Wabash) CTA bus and train stops are nearby. Here’s the link for a map: http://mapq.st/LzUNYs.
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Happy Memorial Day from Shorty
May 28th, 2012 by Shorty
Happy Memorial Day from Shorty!
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Homeowners Having Trouble Paying Mortgage Should Call Fannie Mae on October 18, 2011
October 7th, 2011 by ShortyFannie Mae and NBC Chicago have partnered to sponsor a one-day phone bank from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Homeowners can call if they’re having trouble paying their mortgage.
Vote for The Write Design Company - #3 on the Ballot
June 6th, 2011 by Shorty
It’s official. The Write Design Company has been selected as a finalist for the Best Business Blog for The Black Weblog Awards. Go to the site and vote #3 for The Write Design Company. You must enter your email address to vote. There are five pages. I’m not sure if you can skip all of the other options; I just know that I need you to vote for #3. June 17th is the last day to vote.
Comcast Accepting Proposals for Hispanic and African-American Independent Cable Channels
May 14th, 2011 by ShortyComcast Corporation plans to launch ten new independent channels over the next eight years and eight of them will be Hispanic and African American owned or operated. Comcast is now accepting proposals for the first three channels through May 31, 2011. The first channel, which will be American Latino operated and programmed in English, is expected to launch by July 28, 2012. The other two will be majority African American owned and will launch by January 28, 2013.
If you are interested in learning about the terms and conditions of the channel submissions may visit www.comcast.com/diversityproposal. Proposals are due by May 31, 2011.
This is your chance to change the way we see media. Hurry and get it in.
Clean & Green on Saturday, April 16, 2011
April 15th, 2011 by ShortyNot happy with all the paper on the ground in on block or other parts of your community? You have a chance to help beautify your community on Clean & Green Day.
Getting Media Attention for Community Organizing and Advocacy Campaigns - April 15th
April 13th, 2011 by Shorty