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January 24, 2024 to January 26, 2024

Media Briefing on Plastic Pollution in Port Arthur, Texas

Beyond Plastics and the Port Arthur Community Action Network are hosting a free media briefing for journalists on multiple issues related to plastics, including a kickoff by Dr. Robert Bullard on the 24th and a “toxic tour”of Port Arthur on the 26th. Lodging and meals included if you register by Dec 1.

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Environmental Justice

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Southwest (AZ NM OK TX)

November 7, 2023

Google News Lab — Trends and Advanced Search

Google News Lab will host this free session which will equip you with practical reporting tips including examples. Learn how search modifiers and specialized search engines can unearth story ideas and sources, and how Google Trends can lead to insights on local audiences and complement your storytelling. Noon ET.

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October 1, 2025

DEADLINE: States Newsroom's Capital Reporting Fellowship

States Newsroom's paid fellowship is for those who believe that journalism can be a powerful force for social good. This summer program places students and new journalists in newsrooms across the country. Preference given to applicants whose identities are underrepresented in journalism. Apply by Oct 1, 2025.

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October 18, 2023

One Earth, Many Stories: Indigenous Storytelling, Knowledgeways and Ecology

Indigenous storytellers from a wide range of backgrounds and traditions will discuss the preservation of Indigenous storytelling. Hosted by The Uproot Project. 7:00 p.m. ET.

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October 16, 2023

Uproot/IJA Webinar: How To Cover Indigenous Stories As a Non-Indigenous Journalist

Join The Uproot Project and the Indigenous Journalists Association for a panel discussion on how reporters can best cover Indigenous communities and why having Indigenous reporters in newsrooms is essential. 7:00 p.m. ET.

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November 6, 2023

IJA/AARP Webinar: Preventing Fraud and Scams Targeted at Indigenous Communities

The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and AARP (formerly called the American Association of Retired Persons) will co-host this webinar via Zoom to discuss recent research, level of crisis in communities and opportunities for journalists to reframe reporting on victims. 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.

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November 3, 2023

Design 101: How To Create Visuals When It’s Not Usually Your Job

If you’re a journalist or communication professional now handling (or who wants to handle) quick-turn graphics, get a head start with the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s beginner course for designing visuals regardless of your hands-on design experience. Noon ET. $15 NPC members/$20 nonmembers.

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October 20, 2023

Money in Politics: Reporting on Campaign Finance and Lobbying

Journalists will play a crucial role in informing the public about who and what organizations are funding candidates, ballot measures and policy debates in Washington, D.C. and across the country. To help you with your reporting, the National Press Club Journalism Institute and OpenSecrets are hosting this training, 11:30 a.m. ET.

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Economy & Business

Environmental Politics

Government

Journalism & Media

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National (U.S.)

November 6, 2023 to November 7, 2023

Public Health Research and Surveillance Priorities from the East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment: A Workshop

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize and convene a two-day virtual public workshop to explore potential health research and surveillance priorities arising from the train derailment and material hazards spill that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023.

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Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI)