Presidential Candidate Sen. Barack Obama to Speak at NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Las Vegas

Presidential Candidate Sen. Barack Obama to Speak at NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Las Vegas

WASHINGTON, July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. will address members of the National Association of Black Journalists at the 32nd NABJ Convention & Career Fair set for Aug. 8-12 at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, the association and his campaign jointly announced today.

With more than 3,000 journalists and media professionals expected to attend, the convention will be the largest gathering of journalists of color in the United States this year. Obama's appearance on Friday, Aug. 10 will be part of a two-day discussion, "A Conversation with America's Candidates." Sen. Hillary Clinton will speak on Thursday, Aug. 9. The events will be sponsored by Microsoft Corporation and AOL Black Voices.

"Sen. Obama has certainly been a dynamic force on the campaign trail," said NABJ President Bryan Monroe, vice president and editorial director of Ebony and Jet magazines in Chicago. "We are looking forward to hearing his views on issues and taking questions from our members."

In the past few years, President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, Sen. John Kerry, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and current Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice have addressed NABJ journalists at conventions.

"There is a hunger in America for leadership that we have not seen in generations," said Senator Barack Obama. "At this critical time, I look forward to speaking with the distinguished members of NABJ about what I will do as President to set a new course so that every American can experience the full measure of opportunity our nation has to offer."

This year's NABJ convention -- titled "Revolutionizing Journalism, Transforming the Future" -- will emphasize changes in the media industry and how journalists can position themselves for the next decade and beyond. The five-day gathering will feature major plenary discussions on Politics and Campaign '08, as well as a frank conversation on race, inclusion and the media with leaders in the news industry.

For more information about the 32nd NABJ Convention & Career Fair or to register, visit www.nabj.org.

The National Association of Black Journalists, established in 1975, is the world's largest organization of journalists of color, and represents journalists, students and media-related professionals. It provides educational, career development and support to black journalists worldwide.

Over 3,000 journalists from across the country are expected to attend the 32nd Annual Convention & Career Fair, Aug. 8-12 at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The convention will feature the nation's largest journalism career fair along with specialized workshops in new media, plenary sessions and professional development breakfasts for veteran and future journalists. For more information, please visit www.nabj.org.

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Source: National Association of Black Journalists

CONTACT: Kristin Palmer, Communications Manager of National Association
of Black Journalists, +1-301-445-7100 Ext. 107, kpalmer@nabj.org

Web site: http://www.nabj.org/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Members of the working press who will be covering the NABJ convention are required to obtain media credentials. As part of the process, reporters must submit a request for credentials on company letterhead signed by their supervisors. The letter must also include the specific days that the reporters will be covering the convention and the names and titles of all staff members who are requesting media credentials. A photo ID or press pass will be required for each person. For additional information on obtaining credentials, contact Kristin Palmer, NABJ Communications Manager at kpalmer@nabj.org

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