The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists hosted its February 2020 meeting at Maryland Public Television on February 22, 2020.  National Association fo Black Journalists Region 1 Director Tori Parrish welcomed those in attendance. She also shared plans for the Region 1 Conference in Pittsburgh and a webinar on Parliamentary Procedure. 

About 30 people attended the #BABJMagic Saturday afternoon workshop “Making Magic: Tips and Tricks of the Trade.” The panel of journalism and media-related professional experts included:

  • Regan Farley, The Regan Farley Agency CEO/Senior Publicist
  • Vanessa Herring,  WBAL-TV Reporter
  • Kevin Richardson,  Baltimore Sun Visual Content Editor
  • Brian Waters,  Johns Hopkins Medicine Communication Specialist & Bwaters ProductionsThese professionals offered multiple trade secrets and apps that make their lives easier and garner results. From juggling breaking news reporting and digital updates, getting the difficult interviews or the money shot, turning someone small into a full media campaign, to pulling together a podcast or video project on a budget and more. The three hour discussion and question & answer session provided attendees with insight into easy to apply tactics.