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CAABJ HONORS: In Honor of Women’s History Month Celebrating the achievements of women who shape our community. We shine a light on Veronica Smith Southerland Business Strategist Board Certified FP, Health Expert & Speaker!l

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CAABJ HONORS: In Honor of Women’s History Month Celebrating the achievements of women who shape our community. We shine a light on Veronica Smith Southerland Business Strategist Board Certified FP, Health Expert & Speaker!l

CAABJ needs community support for the second annual Camera Ready Closet. Lead by the amazing @KaciONTV For more information: kacijjones@gmail.com We are collecting gently used professional clothes that can help put their best foot forward in the corporate world.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at today’s meeting. We sincerely appreciate your time, insight, and meaningful contributions. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Chief Estella Patterson, Charlotte’s first female Chief of Police.

Happy Birthday to NABJ President Errin Haines! 🎉🎈Join us in celebrating a true leader and voice of change that’s committed to uplifting journalism & championing our stories, and especially our freedom! Wishing you a year of continued excellence, influence and celebration.

CAABJ was in the Spectrum center last night and had the pleasure of witnessing NBA veteran Dell Curry get honored. Arguably one of greatest players to wear a Charlotte hornets jersey deserved this highest honor.

CAABJ NEWS: Our President @thetonyarivens present during this very big announcement. The press conference to officially announce Charlotte as the host city for the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the nation’s leading platform in gospel music.

CAABJ Acknowledges: Our very own Vice President of Print Media Rana Cash who was featured in the exhibit Deeply Rooted: Charlotte’s Black History Through The Eyes Of Young Artists, sponsored by The Levine Museum of the New South at the VAPA Center.

CAABJ Achievement: Congrats our President @thetonyarivens on being recognized for her outstanding leadership & commitment to community by @qcitymetro “The Great 28: Black Charlotteans who are shaping our city. MARCH 12, 2026 AT 6PM The Union at Station West

CAABJ SUPPORTS: The Independent Picture House hosted a screening of “Never Leave Your Side” by Torell Shavone It was so inspiring to see a Black woman step up behind the camera and create meaningful messaging in film. Her storytelling is powerful, intentional, and necessary.

CAABJ With A Cause: Food. Music. Power. Community. ✊🏾 Join us for Campus Civic Day at Johnson C. Smith University — live DJ, free food, giveaways, community resources, and FREE Uber rides to the polls. Be part of the movement!

CAABJ Congratulates: Celebrating excellence in leadership Soledad O’Brien (@soledadobrien ) named Living Legend Honoree at the 2026 Women’s History Leadership & Allies Summit National Awards.

CAABJ: Rising filmmakers step into the spotlight as Amaya Smith, IPH’s 2025 Patel Emerging Filmmaker, presents Skin Deep, followed by a screening of Never Leave Your Side by Torell Shavone Taylor. The special presentation celebrates bold storytelling and emerging talent.

CAABJ REMEMBERS: In honor of #JesseJackson who passed away at the age of 84 years old, we would like to acknowledge that he was more than just an iconic civil rights leader! Jesse Jackson hosted the weekly CNN discussion show “Both Sides with Jesse Jackson” from 1992 to 2000.

CAABJ REMEMBERS: In honor of #JesseJackson who passed away at the age of 84 years old, we would like to acknowledge that he was more than just an iconic civil rights leader! Jesse Jackson hosted the weekly CNN discussion show “Both Sides with Jesse Jackson” from 1992 to 2000.

CAABJ REMEMBERS: Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. The legendary activist passed away peacefully leaving behind a towering legacy in the Civil Rights Movement.

CAABJ REMEMBERS: Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. The legendary activist passed away peacefully Tuesday morning following a long battle with a progressive neurological disease. A towering legacy in the Civil Rights Movement.