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Washington Post President and Publisher Philip L. Graham once described journalism as “the first rough draft of history.” In the case of COVID-19, creating the first draft has been especially challenging given the lack of information, conflicting opinions, polarized political stances, and a severe and sustained public health threat. The Wayne State University Alumni Association presents […]
Read MoreDear SPJ Detroit members, These have been chaotic and trying times for all our members and we hope you are staying healthy and safe. Please know SPJ Detroit is continuing to protect and promote the rights of our local journalists. We have rescheduled our annual awards banquet for May 2021 and will be honoring our […]
Read MoreThe Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter has proposed changes to our Bylaws. You can view the proposed changes below. SPJ Detroit members will receive an email to vote on the proposed changes. SPJ Detroit Propsed Bylaws Changes by SPJ Detroit on Scribd
Read MoreSPJ DETROIT CALLS ON GOVERNOR, DETROIT OFFICIALS TO OBSERVE RIGHTS OF THE PRESS TO: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Detroit Police Chief James Craig FROM: Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists DATE: June 5, 2020 RE: Freedom of the Press and Journalist rights SPJ Detroit, the local affiliate of the […]
Read MoreA Message from the SPJ Detroit President Congratulations to EIJ winners; financial assistance exists for journalists Dear SPJ Detroit members and friends, Please join me in congratulating the 2020 “Excellence in Journalism” winners and finalists. Our annual competition honors the best journalism spanning all mediums including print, radio, television and digital in Southeastern Michigan, and […]
Read MoreMore than 240 awards are being distributed to Metro Detroit’s best journalists who are being announced today as winners in the 2020 SPJ Detroit “Excellence in Journalism” competition. The group joins a spectacular collection of awardees, including Robert Snell of The Detroit News, who was earlier cited as the region’s “Journalist of the Year.” The […]
Read MoreThe Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has named the recipients of many of its top awards – Lifetime Achievement, Journalist of the Year, Young Journalist of the Year and the Larry Laurain scholarships — as part of the 2020 Excellence in Journalism celebrations. Three of the region’s prominent journalists – David Ashenfelter, […]
Read MoreDear SPJ Detroit members and Detroit journalists, With deep regret, your SPJ-Detroit board is canceling the Excellence in Journalism Awards banquet, which was scheduled for May 7, 2020. Our cancellation is due to the serious concerns over the coronavirus and COVID-19. We are exploring options to reschedule the event in Fall 2020. In the meantime, […]
Read MoreLooking Back and Going Forward with More from your SPJ Detroit chapter Message from the SPJ Detroit President Dear SPJ Detroit members and friends, Your chapter board of directors is busy planning an exciting 2020 with more programming, workshops and media advocacy for our profession. You will be receiving more details on these efforts following […]
Read MoreHere you’ll find stories from student journalists on the SPJ Detroit FOIA Festival. FOIA Festival – Kelly O’… by SPJ Detroit on Scribd Detroit Journalists Fight for Government Transparency by SPJ Detroit on Scribd FOIA Final Draft-converted by SPJ Detroit on Scribd SPJ Website FOIA Conf 2019 KJ by SPJ Detroit on Scribd FOIA Festival Article, […]
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