Society of Professional Journalists

South Florida Pro Chapter

Chapter News

SPJ South Florida Holiday Party

Come join the Society of Professional Journalists this holiday season for some holiday cheer. The group is throwing its holiday party on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at Hollywood Vine.

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Upcoming Events

South Florida International Press Club Luncheon

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7TH, 2009 – NOON
MIAMI SHORES Country Club 10000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores
SPEAKER: Julie Kay, chair of the national Legal Defense Fund for the Society of Professional Journalists

ABJ Conference on Health Disparities

ABJ Conference on Health Disparities
January 30-31, 2009
Morehouse School of Medicine
Shuttle will pickup attendants at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta
REGISTER TODAY
www.MyNABJ.org
NABJ will give journalists insight into health disparities affecting the African American community, resulting in significantly higher mortality rates. Learn how to cover major health and medical stories that make an impact. Topics include obesity, heart disease, […]

FOI/First Amendment News

South Florida SPJ Sends Letter Supporting Shield Law

The South Florida Society of Professional Journalists sent a letter encouraging Sen. Bill Nelson to fight for the passage of the federal shield law, which is expected to hit the Senate floor Monday.

Shield law to Hit Senate Monday — Call a Senator

SPJ headquarters learned today that the federal shield law bill will likely hit the Senate floor for a vote Monday, July 28. President Clint Brewer is urging SPJ and SDX board members to take an active role immediately in the passage of S. 2035, the Senate version of the Free Flow of Information Act.