A dream came true this week when I arrived in New York. As a Voices reporter, I was sent out to explore the city for stories. But on my way to Rockefeller Center, I heard tires screech and the boom ...

Newly elected NABJ president Bob Butler says he has already made progress in unifying the membership in one of America’s signature minority journalism organizations. However, his large task could be made more difficult by the possible departure of the organization’s ...

Kansas City Star president and publisher Mi-Ai Parrish couldn’t be more excited about this year’s AAJA convention, the first one New York has hosted since 2000. As he explained, “What’s not to like about New York?” With a convenient location ...

With the advancement in photography equipment and ways to share images, some photojournalists argue this is a great time for photography. But don’t expect to hear that from the 28 Chicago Sun-Times photographers who were laid off on May 30, ...

Every morning, Rachel Canelli browses the Web site of the Bucks County Courier Times, a newspaper in suburban Philadelphia. She quickly picks out a cluster of stories from the day’s issue and puts them together in a Word document. A ...

Bye bye, Concrete Jungle. Hello, the District. When the AAJA convention returns to Washington next year, there will be plenty to look forward to, national and chapter leaders say. “Strategically, as news organizations, what better place than D.C. can we ...

Thanks to advancements in technology, just about anybody can take photos or video of major events and instantaneously distribute the images or footage around the world. The recent Boston Marathon bombings provided a vivid example; within minutes of the explosions, ...

Many journalists, whether experienced or recent graduates, have a sense of uncertainty when it comes to freelancing. Saying “I’m a freelance journalist” is often perceived as an incomplete job description. However, recruiters at this year’s convention are talking long-term contracts ...