Join UCABJ members, fellow journalism students, and the general public this Saturday, Dec. 8, for a special presentation in 800 Swift Hall highlighting the role of the Black Press in America.
For 10 weeks, students in my seminar course—including UCABJers Terron Austin, Bridget Jackson, and Tim Kooy—have diligently researched special topics to present to the public. Their work, which will be featured at CETconnect.org, was created as part of a partnership between UC and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, along with the school's Center for Community Engagement and Director of Academic Partnerships.
Last week, an enthusiastic group of high school students from Withrow and Turpin visited campus to hear journalism students describe their presentations. They offered feedback and sparked serious philosophical debates among the JRN students, who seemed to learn as much as their younger peers.
This Saturday, those students will bring along others from their schools and, we hope, plenty more as the final class presentations take shape. Hollis Towns, The Cincinnati Enquirer's executive editor, will be on hand for opening remarks. All are welcome in 800 Swift from 9 a.m. until lunch is served. Campus tours will be offered to high school students and anyone else who is interested immediately following lunch.
Stay tuned for images, updates, and more from this very special event!
Elissa Sonnenberg
Faculty Adviser
University of Cincinnati Association of Black Journalists
*Special thanks to Cincinnati Association of Black Journalists president Jenell Walton (of WCPO-TV) and Greater Cincinnati SPJ president Hagit Lamor (also of WCPO-TV) for forwarding information about this program to their members and supporters.
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