Black Journalists Association of Southern California

The BJASC welcomes the 2013 L.A. City Mayoral Candidates

The Black Journalists Association of Southern California welcomed Los Angeles mayoral candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti to it’s April 2013 general meeting. While Greuel and Garcetti appeared at separate times during the meeting for about 30 minutes, BJASC members engaged the candidates in Q&A sessions. Both candidates were enthusiastic about their vision for the [...]

2012 BJASC Scholarship Luncheon

On December 15th four exceptional Southern California students were presented scholarships by the Black Journalists Association of Southern California. The BJASC held its 2012 Scholarship Awards Reception at the historic Wilfandel House in Los Angeles and awarded $7,500 in scholarships to continue its tradition of supporting outstanding journalism students. For more than 33 years, BJASC [...]

President’s Corner – December 2012

In November, I was proud to be elected President of the Black Journalists Association of Southern California. I am also a long-time member of The National Association of Black Journalists. I come into this new role with more than 30 years experience as a print and broadcast journalist. My most recent work has appeared in [...]

The BJASC Competes at the AAJA-LA Trivia Bowl XVII

On Friday, October 12th, the BJASC competed in the AAJA-LA Trivia Bowl XVII hosted by ABC7 at their studio in Glendale. Trivia Bowl is the signature “fun-raising” event for AAJA-LA, raising funds for scholarships, internships, fellowships and professional programs. This year’s competition featured 42 teams with as many as 10 team members. There were five [...]

NABJ Proposals for 2013 Convention Programming Now Open

NABJ is headed to Orlando for the 2013 Convention & Career Fair! We are happy to extend proposal invitations for sessions and presenters for the 2013 Annual Convention and Career Fair, July 31- August 4, 2013. The Program Committee is accepting innovative, educational and “out of the box” proposals that tie into our theme, “People, [...]

Where to Be Merry: The Incredible Rooftop Experience @ The Hotel Wilshire

January 27th, 2013

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L.A. doesn’t have a shortage of great rooftops to enjoy, to suit all tastes and expectations.

But by far, my favorite right now is the rooftop at The Hotel Wilshire. It’s my getaway of choice that I’ve been ranting and raving about to everyone…

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ABOUT WILSON'S "WHERE TO" GUIDE
Amber Wilson is a Los Angeles-based writer and a member of the Black Journalists Association of Southern California (BJASC). She is a regular contributor for various print and online publications such as Made Woman Magazine, Nu-Soul Mag, Haute Living Los Angeles and Yoo-N-LA. She's a serious social scene expert: always in the know for the best destinations that Los Angeles has to offer. Visit her blog at www.wilsonswheretoguide.com

January Chapter Meeting Speaker Announced

January 8th, 2013

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The BJASC guest speaker for its January meeting is David Holmes, Ph.D.

David G. Holmes is Professor of English and Director of African American Studies at Pepperdine University. His topic and synopsis of his talk will be “Occupy This: Politics, Prophetic Voices and the Contested Legacies of the Civil Rights Movement”.

BJASC meets on the Third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. at the AFTRA Headquarters in the Mid-Wilshire district. Dues...

RSVP Now: SPJ/LA Hosts Ethics in the Digital Age

January 8th, 2013

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Ethical Issues in the Digital Space

Co-sponsored by NBC4 LA and the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the
Society of Professional Journalists

It’s a rare journalist today who isn’t expected to work at least part of the time in digital media. But along with new technology come a host of ethical concerns that may not have presented themselves in a traditional, old-media journalism job.

What does the online entrepreneur do when she is...

Where to Eat: Seafood in a Bag @ The Boiling Crab

January 6th, 2013

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Typically, I don’t drive an hour to go to a restaurant, nor do I wait an hour to be seated. And I tend to eat my food with plates and forks and knives, and not with a big, plastic bib draped around my neck.

But I will make the exception to my rules for The Boiling Crab, a lively eatery way, way out in Alhambra that’s always packed to the...

Miss Wilson’s Words of Wisdom: Top 12 of 2012

January 1st, 2013

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2012 certainly had its share of newsworthy events…and #WilsonsGuide had its share of newsworthy happenings, too!

Take a trip down memory lane with my Top 12 of 2012 “Where To” List and make note of places you visited, wish you visited, or just might need to visit in the New Year!

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ABOUT WILSON'S "WHERE TO" GUIDE
Amber Wilson is a Los Angeles-based writer and a member of the Black Journalists Association of Southern California (BJASC). She is a regular contributor for various print and online publications such as Made Woman Magazine, Nu-Soul Mag, Haute Living Los Angeles and Yoo-N-LA. She's a serious social scene expert: always in the know for the best destinations that Los Angeles has to offer. Visit her blog at www.wilsonswheretoguide.com