The Center for Journalism & Democracy aims to train, uplift and spotlight the next generation of investigative journalists. At Howard University, The Hilltop, the nation's oldest black collegiate newspaper, has a new investigative beat – kudos to The Hilltop team! The Hilltop

It's deadline day! If you want to be a part of this year's Data Institute, a two-week, *free* workshop that teaches journalists how to use data, design, and code, let us know today:

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“Journalistic neutrality is not truth. It does not adhere to our role that we are to play as the fourth estate.” - Ida Bae Wells at the Berkeley Journalism #LoganSymposium

Our founder, Ida Bae Wells, speaking on the Let’s Talk Impact panel at the Berkeley Journalism #LoganSymposium on Investigative Reporting .

“A free society has to have a free press. A democracy requires a free press.” - Ida Bae Wells on impact the Berkeley Journalism #LoganSymposium

The Data Institute is back for 2024! Two weeks of FREE data journalism training for working journalists at Howard University in DC from July 8-19, co-sponsored by @IdaBWellsSociety & the Center for Journalism & Democracy.

Applications are due April 25, cjddatainstitute.org

HBCU students, apply today for a scholarship to attend the NABJ Convention and Career Fair in Chicago this July. The CJD Conference Scholarship Award application closes on April 12. #NABJ24 Apply here: bit.ly/CJD-NABJ

CJD and Ida B. Wells Society are so excited to announce The Data Institute is back! Come to Howard University this July 8-19 for two weeks of FREE in-person data training for working journalists.  Applications open April 10! cjddatainstitute.org

Mark your calendars! The Democracy Summit will return to Howard University on Oct. 8, 2024. More details to come this summer. We look forward to seeing you this year!

Freedom's Journal was the first Black-owned newspaper publication in the United States. It published stories about African American efforts for abolition and alerted readers of job openings, apartment listings, and schools to encourage migration to the North.
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Attention Students!
Are you interested in attending the NABJ Convention and Career Fair in Chicago this summer? Be sure to apply for the CJD Conference Scholarship Award for a chance at a free trip! Applications are live and close on April 12th.bit.ly/CJD-NABJ #C4JD #NABJ

Open: Visiting Professorship in Investigative or Data Journalism. Investigative journalists from a range of backgrounds and media are encouraged to apply! bit.ly/3RCjqMF

Congratulations to the recipients of the CJD Conference Scholarship Award to attend the IRE and NICAR data journalism conference in Baltimore next week! The students represent North Carolina Central University, Texas Southern University, North Carolina A&T, Jackson State U. and Xavier Univ. of LA.

Today is the last day to apply for the Du Bois Data Lab! A free, one-week summer data camp for HBCU journalism students. bit.ly/DuBoisDataLab

Our inaugural visiting professorship program is “an opportunity to shape entire classrooms of some of the brightest and most promising Black students in America and help them change the trajectories of their lives and of our country.' Ida Bae Wells Apply: bit.ly/3RCjqMF

The Du Bois Data Lab summer workshop is free and will help students build new data analysis skills and introduce the tools for data-driven reporting. 4 days left to apply! bit.ly/DuBoisDataLab

We aim to enhance journalism ed by adding investigative reporting courses to HBCU journalism programs. The Visiting Professorship provides new points of entry for journalism professionals to engage in HBCU educational + campus life. Apply: bit.ly/3RCjqMF

Students! There are six days left to apply for the Du Bois Data Lab: bit.ly/DuBoisDataLab

Last month our executive director visited Savannah State University to meet with journalism students, faculty and Deans to discuss incorporating SSU in our HBCU investigative journalism education consortium. Thank you for the hospitality Savannah State The Tiger's Roar !

We’ve heard your requests and are extending the deadline for the 2024 Investigative Reporting Internship cohort!

Apply by Feb. 29 to intern The Associated Press, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, IndyStar, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, NPR, The New York Times, ProPublica, USA TODAY, or The Washington Post!
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