Author Archive: Channing Sherman
Southern University comes together at NABJ 12
Southern University was well represented at the 2012 National Association of Black Journalist convention. The Department of Mass Communications (my old department) held a reunion/reception for current and former students as well staff The Southern Digest. Representatives from the student and professional chapters in Baton Rouge spoke about Southern’s past, present and future. Speakers included […]
Continue readingGoing Hollywood
Convention goers who are interested in a career in the entertainment industry got advice from a panel of experts. Presenters: T.J. Holmes, Host, Don’t Sleep, BET Lolis Eric Elie, Writer, Treme, HBO Tim McNeal, Vice President, Talent Development & Diversity, ABC Television Group & Disney Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, Vice President, Diversity & Communications, CBS Gil L. Robertson, Co-Founder & President, African American Film Critics […]
Continue readingFive tips for the NABJ (or any) Convention
The National Association of Black Journalists‘ 37th Annual Convention and Career Fair starts Wednesday. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new contacts and find out about jobs and internships. There are more than a few people offering up tips for surviving this year’s conference and even though I am far from an […]
Continue reading(Young) Wolf Pack
I’ve been at my current job for a little over two years. Last week I got my name on my door so I guess that makes me official. Our graphic designer and summer volunteer decided to liven mine up with one of my many nicknames. When a former coworker announced that she was expecting […]
Continue readingCelebrating 85+ years of student journalism
After a two year absence, I am making my return on the National Association of Black Journalist’s annual convention. This year’s event is a chance for me to return to my home state and support my school. The Department of Mass Communications at Southern University is hosting a reunion/reception for graduates and alumni of The […]
Continue readingConference Paparazzi
Earlier this year, the good folks at OmniUpdate used a picture of me in a promo for the 2012 OmniUpdate User Conference.
Continue readingHighlights from Dragon*Con 2009
My second trip to Dragon*Con was an eventful one to say the least. Here are a few lessons I learned during the annual event in Atlanta. It’s more than comic books. Dragon*Con is pretty much all things geeky. There are battling robots, classic cartoons panels, reviews of recent science fiction movies like G.I. Joe: Rise […]
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