New Daily News Publisher

Welcome Mark D. Frisby as the new publisher of the Philadelphia Daily News.
Mark is no stranger to the Daily News Staff, as he already has a place in the papers' building at 400 N. Broad Street. Soon after Brian Tierney and a consortium of local owners purchased the newspapers, Mark was hired from NJ's Courier-Post as Executive Vice President of production, labor, & purchasing. Frisby will retain his EVP title as he adds his new Daily News responsibilites.

Speaking to Daily News reporter Catherine Lucey, Frisby said "I think there probably wasn't much focus on the newspaper over the past decade," but added; "I'm looking forward to helping grow this piece of the business,"

More of Catherine's Article on philly.com

PABJ fights Breast Cancer

Near and dear to the hearts of many journalists...are our Mothers. Next to them, the female journalists in our lives.

PABJ joined thousands of Delaware Valley residents who lined Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Mother's Day for the Susan B. Komen Race for the cure. This year, PABJ walked for a special reason. We proudly and humbly walked in honor of our friend and colleague ... Sandra Dawson Long .... A SURVIVOR!

Sandra, a Deputy Managing Editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer is a founding member of both PABJ & NABJ. She chronicled her battle with breast cancer on a philly.com blog. PABJ felt the best way to support Sandra through her battle would be to organize a team for the Komen walk. PABJ & NABJ Parliamentarian Melanie Burney took the charge, organizing the team, and raising over $1,300 dollars for the cause.

Enjoy the pictures from race day below, then follow the link to the full set.
If you have yet to contribute, the team website will accept gifts through June 1.


The team organized at the Inquirer Building before the Walk. Here's Sandra with PABJ members Sherry Howard and Deidre Childress. Deidre is running for NABJ Secretary.



GSABJ member Linda Waller Shockley even joined the PABJ group.


Sandra Joins PABJ/NABJ Parliamentarian/Walk Team Leader Melanie Burney and PABJ VP Print/NABJ Secretary Sarah Glover.



A group shot of the team before the took off on the 5K race.


Sherry Howard seems pumped for the walk....but undisclosed sources say she came in last.


The real meaning of our walk. We proudly and humbly walked in honor of our friend and colleague ... Sandra Dawson Long .... A SURVIVOR! We love you Sandra!

PABJ walks for Breast Cancer

The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists Walks for Breast Cancer
Please join us for the Mother's Day tradition celebrated by the entire Delaware Valley: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Philadelphia Race for the Cure®. Our goal is to raise $2,500 to help fight breast cancer, and you can help make it happen!

This year, our team will be led by Sandra D. Long, a breast cancer survivor who has chronicled her battle in a blog on www.philly.com. Long, a deputy managing editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer, is a founding member of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Black Journalists.

Use the following link to join our team and make a donation to this worthy cause!
http://rfcphl.convio.net/site/TR/1211891223?pg=team&fr_id=1010&team_id=6310

Fee (through April 6): $33 (adults); $23 (children 12 & under)
Fee (April 7-May 1): $38 (adults); $23 (children 12 & under
Fees include credit card fees, postage, and handling to send your runner number and t-shirt directly to you. Online registration closes at midnight, April 29, 2007. While on this website, you can also submit pledges, make donations and more.

After April 6, you can still register online until midnight, April 29 or at one of the in-person sites. All other runners must pick up their race materials at Pre-Paid Pick-up on Race weekend.

PABJ Member Deidre Childress seeks National NABJ Post

Good Day Friends:

I am sending this note to let everyone know I am now an officially certified candidate for Secretary of the National Association of Black Journalists, 2007-2009.


As journalists of color, many of us are at a crossroads in our career because this is a difficult time for our ever-changing industry and in our lives. But I am seeking this office filled with hope and a strong desire to strengthen our profession.


I’m a longtime member of NABJ who has been active at the chapter level and on behalf of many past presidents. I owe almost every job on my resume to a job fair offered by NABJ or one of its affiliates, such as the Black Journalists of Southern California which helped me earn jobs at United Press International and The Washington Post. I am among the organizers of WABJ’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and NABJ’s 25th Anniversary Gala here in Philadelphia, having served on the boards of both chapters.


Currently, I mentor journalism students from Temple University and high school students through NABJ Founder Acel Moore’s career workshop. I am on the PABJ Banquet of Honors committee for this year’s dinner on June 9.


After years of working with chapters in Los Angeles, Washington and Philadelphia, I have decided to make a two-year commitment to our national organization to add fresh views to its leadership and to bring the innovative ideas that have been my hallmark.


By May, I will launch a website with more information about issues concerning NABJ, problems affecting the retention of veteran black journalists, and our need for innovative training in multi-media. You will find my vision for NABJ on this site and in future communications.


Several people have asked me how they can help. Below are a few ideas:

• Join or renew your membership in NABJ before July 1.

• Vote online beginning June 8 or by mail-in ballot by July 13.

• Plan to attend the 32nd Annual Convention and Career Fair from Aug. 8-12 in Las Vegas, "Revolutionizing Journalism, Transforming the Future." A discounted registration rate is available until July 1. Bally’s room rate is $104 per night for members. (Go to www.nabj.org)

• Contact me by phone at the office 215 854 2327 or by email and let me know your thoughts and ideas about NABJ.

• Endorse my candidacy. All donations of talents, services and financial contributions to this effort are warmly appreciated.


See you in LV,

Deirdre

Update from Keith Herbert

Exciting News, and an update to the PABJ Community from immediate Past President Keith Herbert:

The update is best expressed in Keith's own words:




"Dear PABJ, The party was great. Your generous generous gifts and cards were more than I expected. Both warmed my heart. I am living in Brooklyn and in my third week at Newsday. Things are going well so far. Please save me a ticket to the banquet. See you in June.

Thanks Again,
Keith Herbert"

More on Keith in Richard Prince's Journal-isms.