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| February 1, 2012
Volume V, Issue 3
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Every four years, UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc. holds a joint national convention of the four national journalism associations which represent its alliance associations. This year, the UNITY 2012 Convention (UNITY '12), will be a joint gathering of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA), and the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA), including all media professionals and supporters of diversity in news media. The convention is expected to draw thousands of journalists, newsroom professionals, media executives and many who care about diversity in the news.
Students from across the nation will participate in week-long projects at the UNITY '12 Convention in Las Vegas, August 1-4 at The Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center. Dozens of aspiring journalists will work side by side with professionals and mentors to produce solid and innovative journalism across media platforms in a "convergence" newsroom.
- Student members of the Asian American Journalists Association can apply here.
- Student members of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists can apply here.
- Student members of the National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association can apply here.
- Student members of the Native American Journalists Association can apply here.
All applications are due to your respective association no later than Friday, March 9, 2012.
Finalists will be selected by each association, please direct all questions regarding eligibility to the association of your student membership.
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181 Days before UNITY '12
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Registration early-bird deadline UNITY 2012 Convention (UNITY '12) is fast approaching. Hurry and register by Friday, March 16th and save! In addition to registering at lower rates, early registrants will soon be able to utilize our Attendee Service Center where they will be able to sign-up for special sessions including meal functions, contact attending exhibitors, post resumes in the job bank for recruiters to review and many more exclusive functions to ensure effective participation at UNITY '12. Register online today! We accept all credit card payments including check by mail (payment must be received by the deadline for early-bird rates to apply).
Let's Get Social
Convention Hashtag is #unity12
Don't forget to also join the UNITY 2012 Convention: Las Vegas group on Facebook and engage with old and new friends as you prepare for your journey to UNITY '12.
Don't forget to visit the UNITY '12 Convention Website at www.unityconvention.org and Register online before the early-bird deadline on March 16th.
We are 181 days away from UNITY '12 kick-off in Las Vegas!
Contact UNITY at executive@unityjournalists.org for promotional opportunities including sponsorship and exhibiting information for the UNITY '12 Media Showcase & Career Fair at The Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, August 1-4.
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