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It has been 10 years since the passing of Gwen Ifill, a trailblazing PBS journalist and former vice president of WABJ. We honor her legacy today.
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New from me: If you still have hoop dreams, I’m here to tell you they can still come true, just for $200. I went to try out for the NBA G League’s Delaware Blue Coats to see how high the stakes are and how they actually benefit the league. espn.com/nba/story/_/id/5046…
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Heads up: expect a military flyover in DC at around 4:25pm.
The flyover is for the D3 secretaries cup at Audi field.
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“I didn’t want to let my team down in that moment. So when they gave me the opportunity to go out there and win the game, I didn’t want to let them down" -- Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
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"She was our standard bearer. She was a compass."
— @michele_norris on her friend, Gwen Ifill
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It appears BET has agreed to a direct rights deal with Howard University’s basketball team broadcasting at least 5 home games beginning Thursday December 3rd when they face Grambling State.
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.@politico is hiring! this seems like a really cool job:
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Gwen Ifill was a beloved member of WABJ, and a former vice president of our organization
It has been 10 years since the passing of our beloved Gwen Ifill.
We, like so many of you, miss her every day. Her smile, her laugh, her vision and her leadership. But all of that continues to guide our journalism today. Ten years later, as we cover the news, we still ask ourselves one crucial question: What would Gwen do?
WABJ members: check the Slack channel for details on an exclusive screening for an upcoming Netflix film!
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Just amazing reporting and writing to explain such a sad day.
And the kicker?????
NEW: I interviewed Matt Lambert repeatedly last year as his bitter condo dispute escalated. He repeatedly criticized building manager James Stuart, whom he killed Thursday.
On the conflict that preceded the Logan Circle shooting: washingtonsun.com/metro/dc/l…
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Thank you all for the kind words! I want to bring your attention to two of our next big programs
1) Our annual Scholarship and Special Awards gala is coming up. This event raises funds for the scholarships we provide to students. Purchase tickets here: 2026wabjgala.rsvpify.com
2) Applications for our 41st Urban Journalism Workshop are open! If you have a 9th-12th grader in the DC, MD, VA area, have them apply for our FREE 8-week journalism training program. Apply: wabjdc.org/urban-journalism-…
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I am extremely excited to have been reelected as president of @WABJDC. The executive board and I are ready to build on our successful first term. A few of our highlights include:
-Grew the organization from 250 to 630 members, establishing WABJ as the largest chapter of NABJ
-Hosted our 39th and 40th Urban Journalism Workshops for local high school students (Thank you to the @Commanders for allowing students to visit!)
-Presented local students with $30,000> in scholarships
-Fought to preserve funding for Prince George’s Community Television, a hyperlocal station in a majority-Black county of Maryland
-Helped reestablish the student newspaper at DC's Eastern High School
-Partnered with @Wale's Gifted Week for a panel discussion about evolving media trends.
-Connected members to job and freelance opportunities, with several hired
-Partnered with @BAM_FI to develop a media guide for reporting on missing people of color
- Hosted a regional conference and job fair at Howard University
-Celebrated 50 years of WABJ with a scholarship gala at the French Embassy
Congratulations to @Phil_Lewis_ on his reelection as president of @WABJDC ! Phil’s dedication, vision, and commitment to WABJ and its members are unmatched. He’s set the standard.
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Five-time Olympian Allyson Felix brought her legacy to The Mecca.
Allyson Felix visited Howard University to introduce students to her upcoming documentary, She Runs the World. During her visit, she spoke with student-athletes, hosted a private screening of her film, and participated in an exclusive Q-and-A session sharing insights from her journey as a professional athlete, moderated by Howard University Director of Track and Field David Oliver.
From the track to the next generation, Felix continues to use her story to open doors, inspire possibility, and remind young athletes that their legacy is theirs to shape.
Read the Full Story on The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-storie…
#HowardUniversity
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A note to my friends in TV news: If you can bring together a group of Black analysts to discuss race, as with Colom's historic win, you can do the same when the topic is the economy, foreign policy or national security. The expertise isn't limited to Black history or "Black issues."
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NEW: I interviewed Matt Lambert repeatedly last year as his bitter condo dispute escalated. He repeatedly criticized building manager James Stuart, whom he killed Thursday.
On the conflict that preceded the Logan Circle shooting: washingtonsun.com/metro/dc/l…
The barricaded suspect who is believed to have killed one person and wounded 4 others shot himself, authorities said.
Authorities believe he was in conflict with the building’s homeowners association
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The building where a suspected shooter is barricaded in Logan Circle, as DC Police respond to the active shooter situation at Vida Fitness, appears to be on fire.
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UPDATE: The suspected shooter is reportedly barricaded inside the building above VIDA Fitness in Logan Circle. Heavily armed law enforcement officers have taken positions around the surrounding buildings as the situation remains active. Residents are urged to stay indoors.
The reporter is our WABJ member, @NnamEgwuon!
