NABJ and Poynter: Celebrating 50 years, Leading the Way Forward
NABJ and Poynter: Celebrating 50 years, Leading the Way Forward
The Poynter Institute and the National Association of Black Journalists both turn 50 in 2025. As the organizations celebrate a legacy of impact and lasting values, they are focused on the challenges and opportunities ahead for journalists. This lively webinar will feature respected industry voices to discuss the realities journalists are grappling with today, including key issues where Poynter and NABJ can support and lead.
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern; 4 p.m. Pacific
Featuring:
Neil Brown, President, Poynter Institute
Ken Lemon, President, NABJ
Battinto Batts, Dean and professor at Arizona State University
Lori Waldon, President and General Manager, KOAT TV
Anzio Williams, EVP, Talent, Strategic Initiatives & Team Impact for NBCUniversal Local
Moderated by:
Eric Deggans, TV critic and news analyst, NPR
Kenya Woodard, Co-host, Front Page Tampa Bay
Speakers
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Neil BrownPresidentNeil Brown is the president of The Poynter Institute. He joined Poynter in September 2017, after serving as the editor and vice president of the...Read More
Panelists
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Battinto BattsDean and professor at Arizona State UniversityBattinto L. Batts Jr. is the dean, a professor and an award-winning journalist and educator with deep experience in philanthropy and nonprofit administration. He recently...Read More
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Lori WaldonPresident and General Manager, KOAT TV, Albuquerque, New Mexico (owned by Hearst Television)Lori Waldon is the President and General Manager of KOAT TV, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque-Santa Fe, New Mexico owned by Hearst Television. In her...Read More
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Anzio WilliamsEVP, Talent, Strategic Initiatives & Team Impact for NBCUniversal LocalAnzio Williams is EVP, Talent, Strategic Initiatives & Team Impact for NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal that includes 12 NBC and 31 Telemundo owned...Read More
Moderators
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Eric DeggansTV critic and news analyst, NPREric Deggans is NPR’s first full-time TV critic, also serving as media analyst and guest host, appearing on all the network’s shows, including “Morning Edition,”...Read More
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Kenya WoodardCo-host, Front Page Tampa BayKenya Woodard is a communications professional with two decades of experience as a journalist and media personality. Kenya’s writing career began at the age of...Read More
