Session With Obama Closes UNITY ’08 Conference
CHICAGO – Sen. Barack Obama told an audience of more than 2,500 journalists of color that actions speak louder than words when it comes to addressing past mistreatment of communities of color in the United States.  More »

During convention week …

UNITY ’08 Attendees Focus on New Journalism
CHICAGO — New journalism this time around means delivering the news in a wide variety of ever-evolving platforms, from blogs and television on the web to traditional newspaper stories accompanied by interactive tools on the Internet. More »

Registration Nears 6,000 as UNITY ’08 Convention Opens
CHICAGO —Nearly 6,000 attendees are registered for the UNITY: Journalists of Color quadrennial convention that opened at McCormick Place West in Chicago, and continues to July 27, 2008. More »

Aim of New UNITY Initiative is More Diversity in Top Media Management
CHICAGO – More journalists of color need to be in executive-level management positions in newsrooms across the country. More »

Senegalese President to Address Journalists of Color in Chicago

President Wade to provide  African perspectives to the climate change debate
President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal will address how his country confronts climate change at the UNITY: Journalists of Color Convention in Chicago, Illinois. More

Media Diversity Advocates, 19th-Century Journalism Pioneer to be Inducted during UNITY ’08 in Chicago
Two of today’s most respected media diversity champions credited with helping to change the industry and a 19th century editor who broke new ground in his era will be inducted into the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Hall of Fame during this summer’s UNITY ‘08 convention – the nation’s industry’s largest gathering of journalists. More