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Thank You to ABC7 For Hosting Event
Dear NAHJ Bay Area members, Our recent in-person membership meeting at ABC7 was nothing short of inspiring, and we’re still buzzing from the experience. A huge thank you to ABC7 News for welcoming our chapter into your newsroom and giving members a behind-the-scenes look at where impactful stories come to life. We’re also deeply grateful…
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NAHJ National Conference Support
Want to avoid FOMO? We’re excited to offer financial support for two members to attend the NAHJ National Conference in New Orleans this year. Conference web site: https://nahjconference.org/ We will to offer: Applicants must: Deadline: May 24 @ 11:59 p.m. PST Apply here.
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NAHJ Bay Area Academic Committee Launch
Join us for the inaugural gathering of the new NAHJ Bay Area Academic Committee, an initiative focused on strengthening connections between educators, students and journalism professionals across the region. We’ll discuss: • Journalism scholarships and mentorship opportunities • How students can get involved with NAHJ • Building future programming and partnerships • Starting new NAHJ…
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Unlocking Public Records Workshop
We’re excited to partner with the First Amendment Coalition to offer training on the California Public Records Act, including tips for overcoming barriers to information and guidance on obtaining difficult records such as law enforcement and misconduct files. May 27, 20266:00 – 7:30 p.m.Mission Local Newsroom RSVP Here.
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Student Scholarships
Applications will soon open for student scholarships supported by the Felix Elizalde La Raza Media Education Fund. We expect to award two scholarships of $2,500 each to students pursuing journalism careers.Applications will open in June 1, with recipients expected to be announced by July 10. More details, including eligibility requirements and deadlines, will be shared…
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Next Membership Meeting at KGO-TV (ABC7)
We’re excited to welcome ABC7 reporter Luz Peña as our guest speaker, and attendees will also get a behind-the-scenes tour of the newsroom and studio. Tuesday, April 21 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. San Francisco RSVP Here. Want to become an NAHJ member? Click here to become a member.
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Ways to Get Involved
Many people who attended our last meeting expressed interest in helping lead committees to help shape programming, events and outreach for NAHJ Bay Area members throughout the year. Here are the new committees forming: Academic Committee Board liaison: Maria PeñaChair: Jeremy Sanchez Rue This committee will strengthen connections between journalism schools and newsrooms by tracking…
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Sinvergüenza: Live Stories de la Vida Real
five storytellers will read real stories about a moment in their lives when they were unapologetically themselves. Hosted by El Tecolote newsroom and The Ruby SF, The evening will feature an intimate live show with cozy seating, a pop-up art gallery, a photo wall, and light snacks. It’s the perfect evening event to bring your mom and…
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Chapter Meeting Jan 20, 2026
Hola gente! We invite you to join us for our first official NAHJ Chapter meeting of the year. We’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the newsroom, and hear directly from some of its coolest Latina/e/x journalist staff about their work, paths and ambitions (hello Madi Bolanos, Blanca Torres and Carlos Cabrera-Lomeli). Plus: conchas, café y…
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NAHJ Statement: Don’t Let News Consolidation Silence Local Voices
Today, NAHJ Bay Area joined with leading journalism organizations to publish a joint statement urging regulators to protect local voices, newsroom diversity, and editorial independence as federal media-ownership rules are reconsidered. Local newsrooms are shrinking, layoffs are accelerating, and proposed policy changes could further concentrate control over what communities see and hear. Together, we are…