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Author Archives: SPJ Virginia Pro

George Mason, a man ‘full of contradictions’

It’s overdue for SPJVA to clarify its relationship to George Mason. We abhor his role as an enslaver and his failure to live up to the ideals that he espoused. But we appreciate and celebrate his words defending a free press.

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProDecember 10, 2021December 12, 2021Posted inchapter business, diversity, ethics, first amendment, George Mason Award

Support the future of journalism on Giving Tuesday

Financial support from the Virginia SPJ,SDX Educational Foundation has helped more than 90 people launch careers in journalism and other communication fields. Here’s how to donate.

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProNovember 30, 2021November 30, 2021Posted inSDX Educational Foundation

Celebrate George Mason’s birthday with us

Join the SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter as we mark the birthday of George Mason, principal author of the First Amendment and the Bill of Rights, at his ancestral home, Gunston Hall, on Saturday, Dec. 11. 

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProNovember 26, 2021November 26, 2021Posted inchapter business, event, George Mason Award, programTags:George Mason's birthday

SPJVA condemns hedge fund’s bid to buy Lee Enterprises

We strongly condemn Alden Global Capital’s takeover bid of Lee Enterprises because it would undermine the quality, diversity and independence of news outlets in Virginia.

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProNovember 23, 2021Posted indiversity, first amendmentTags:Alden Capital, Lee Enterprises

Volunteer to mentor college journalists

We’re compiling a list of journalists willing to mentor college journalism students in Virginia.

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021Posted inchapter business, students1 Comment on Volunteer to mentor college journalists

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