For years it was lights out for the Blackout, the monthly publication for the African American community of the University of Missouri overseen by the Ale Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, but with the help of executive members Veronica Wells and Victoria Uwumarogie and the determined staff, comprised of NABJ members, the Blackout has resurfaced.
Created in 1969 by Mizzou’s black student body, the Blackout started as a newsletter, according to the Journalsim School’s website. Forty years later, the Blackout has returned with a new age twist. Now an online publication, the Blackout is worldwide with just one click of your mouse… or trackpad, even taking advantage of the social networking craze with sites like Twitter and Facebook to reach readers.
Editors:
Veronica Wells
Victoria Uwumarogie
Managing Editor:
Jehan Roberson
Staff Writers:
Jasmine Osby
Gabriel C. Tyler
Leland Bonner
Calvin Stovall
Jade Earle
Azia Egbe
Kamaria A. Gboro
Lauren Fitzpatrick
CHECK OUT THE BLACKOUT @ www.mutheblackout.wordpress.com
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Executive Board 2009-2010
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2009-2010
AND INTRODUCING….
Deron Dalton as Historian!
Historian Deron Dalton
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- La keisha Williams was awarded the Most Oustanding Freshmen award by NAACP at the University of Missouri-Columbia for the 08-09 academic year
Lakeisha Williams, an active member of the Alé Chapter of NABJ at the University of Missouri -Columbia was recently awarded the honor of being named the Most Outstanding Freshmen by NAACP during the NAACP Image Awards here at the University. Involved in many organizations around campus such as, Missouri Student Association and Target H.O.P.E and of course the National Association of Black Journalists, Lakeisha Williams is starting her college career off right and ending her first year here at Mizzou on a high note.
Williams stated, “To simply be nominated for such an award was an accomplishment in my eyes, but to be recognized by the NAACP as the most outstanding freshmen of the year is truly an honor. In addition to feeling honored, more than anything I feel reassured in my endeavors and filled with momentum to continue striving for excellence in my future years to come.”
With a successful first year almost complete, the future for Williams proves to be very bright. We can’t wait to see what she does with the next three. CONGRATULATIONS LAKEISHA!
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Nearly all of the Media Tour attendees outside of the Afro American.
This past February NABJ spent five informative, hectic, fun days in the Washington D.C. area for our fourth annual media tour. Media tours allow NABJ members to witness first hand how various media outlets operate and function. With the help of travel agent Nancy Cox NABJ flew into Ronald Reagan airport in Arlington Virginia, on Wednesday night and took taxis to rented house in Fort Washington, Maryland.
On Thursday NABJ ventured into Baltimore, MD to visit the Afro American and the Baltimore Times. Diane Hocker and Dana Wane welcomed all 25 media tour attendees into their work places as they and others showed NABJ the ins and outs of their business.
On Friday the group split up; some students went to acclaimed Public Relations firm Fleishman Hillard while others visited online magazines Slate and The Root. The group reunited and received a tour of the Washingtonian from MU Alum Larry Van Dyne. Afterward the group meet with director of MU’s Washington program Wes Pippert to tour the National Press Club.
Members at Public Relations Firm Fleishman-Hillard.
Saturday, some students decided to tour the Capitol while others utilized this time to explore other elements of the city. Afterward students went to Washington D.C’s Fox Affiliate Station. MU alum Sean McGarvy hosted a question and answer session with the members and also gave a tour of the station. Afterward members then met up with Tara Young for lunch at Busboys and Poets.
Members touring the Capitol building.
On Sunday evening NABJ returned to Columbia and woke up to attend classes the next day, hopefully with a little more inspiration and encouragement in achieving their career goals.
Bianca Aaron and Laura Janvier posing in Union Station
Jehan Roberson and Mallory McClaire share a "mother-daughter" moment in Union Station.
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Snacks, socializing, and sleeping. All of this and more took place at NABJ’s first Lock In. The Lock In on January 30, was hosted at the Gaines Oldham Black Culture Center. Members enjoyed music, games, and best of all Guitar Hero! (Thanks to Aja!)
PR Chair Candace dances to no music at the beginning of the night.
Victoria blasts 90s R&B from the BCC soon before members retired for the evening.
After a full night of activities members drifted off to sleep throughout the BCC
Mentorship Co-Chair Modupe Idowu and Committee Chair Veronica Wells work together to complete a song on Guitar Hero.
Don't Fall! Modupe crashes on top of the kitchen counter.
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This new blog is a great way for members and alumni, to stay up on current NABJ MU news!
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