The late Raymond H. “Ray” Boone Sr., founder of the Richmond Free Press, and Jean Patterson Boone, who has been publisher of the weekly newspaper since her husband’s death in 2014, are recipients of the 2020 George Mason Award for outstanding contributions to Virginia journalism. Since 1964, the Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society ofContinue reading “Richmond Free Press Publishers to Receive George Mason Award”
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Elliott Robinson named to SPJVa board
September 17, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro, virginiaprospj@gmail.com Virginia Society of Professional Journalists name news board member RICHMOND – The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists board of directors unanimously selected Elliott Robinson to serve on the board. Robinson is the news editor of Charlottesville Tomorrow,Continue reading “Elliott Robinson named to SPJVa board”
Brian Eckert wins SPJ’s Howard Dubin Award
The Society of Professional Journalists has selected Brian Eckert to receive the Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award for contributions to the SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter and SPJ’s Region 2 (the mid-Atlantic states). Brian won the national award for SPJ chapters of fewer than 75 members, the society announced. The announcement noted: Brian EckertContinue reading “Brian Eckert wins SPJ’s Howard Dubin Award”
Statement urging Newport News City Council to live stream work sessions
The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, joined by the Virginia Press Association, urges the Newport News City Council to take immediate action to provide live broadcasts of its work sessions via the internet and/or public access television and to post online archived video recordings of such meetings. We believe it isContinue reading “Statement urging Newport News City Council to live stream work sessions”
Statement supporting journalists covering protests
The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists expresses its support of reporters and other news personnel covering local protests in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other recent killings of African Americans. It is critical for journalists to bear witness and document important events in their communities.Continue reading “Statement supporting journalists covering protests”
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