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Our statement on FCC Chair Brendan Carr's latest threat to violate the First Amendment.

Tonight’s the night! 🎉 The First Amendment Awards are here! 🏆 Join us as we celebrate the journalists and advocates who champion press freedom and uphold the First Amendment. Here’s a throwback video from last year’s unforgettable night! 🎥

RTDNA is speaking out after reports that the Department of Defense barred photojournalists from press events with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. RTDNA is calling on the Department of Defense to reverse the policy. Read the full statement below. ⬇️

RTDNA joins our press freedom partners in calling for the immediate release of journalist Estefany Rodriguez from ICE custody. buff.ly/0PUwGWf

Gitana Savage has been selected as the recipient of the Dr. Marsha Della Giustina Scholarship! 🏆 The $2,000 award honors a trailblazing journalist and educator. Savage is a Northeastern University student and managing editor of The Huntington News.

RTDNA joined the College Media Association Spring National College Media Convention in New York City this week.🗽 On March 5, we hosted a full day of trainings for student journalists on leadership, careers in broadcast news & covering major stories shaping our democracy. 📺🎙️📰

Ashley N. Soriano is the recipient of the N.S. Bienstock Fellowship! 🏆 The $2,500 fellowship supports an early-career broadcast journalist of color. Soriano is a digital content producer for NewsNation with experience covering major national stories.

Join RTDNA for an upcoming webinar, “Reframe Your Story, Reclaim Your Career: Translating Skills for Today’s Media Ecosystem,” designed to help journalists identify how their skills translate across new roles & opportunities in the industry. Register now: buff.ly/HYTOtDY

Mackenzie Kirkwood has been named the recipient of the Ed Bradley Scholarship! 🏆 The $10,000 award honors the legacy of the late 60 Minutes correspondent and supports an outstanding student of color. Kirkwood is a Northwestern University junior and newsroom leader at NNN.

Mayah Morrison is the recipient of the George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson Scholarship! 🏆 The $6,000 award supports a University of Texas at Austin student and honors President Johnson and RTDNA Foundation founder Barney Oldfield. Morrison will graduate in spring 2026.

FINAL CALL: Today is the deadline to apply for the Loren Tobia Leadership Award. The RTDNA honor recognizes a journalist who exemplifies leadership! 🏆 Apply here before the deadline: buff.ly/Igpn1df

Maggie LeBeau has been selected as a recipient of the Presidents Scholarship! 🏆 The $2,500 award recognizes excellence in broadcast journalism. LeBeau is a journalism and history student at the University of Missouri with work published in PBS NewsHour and Teen Vogue.

This #StudentPressFreedom Day, join us in celebrating student journalists and advocating for the protections they need to continue their work: studentpressfreedom.org

Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a national moment to celebrate the important role of student journalists and advocate for their First Amendment rights. 🎉 Learn more: buff.ly/ob1xsnl

Applications for the Loren Tobia Leadership Award close TOMORROW! The award honors journalists who led with impact and resilience in 2025. Don’t wait to submit your application! Apply now: buff.ly/Igpn1df

Know a journalist who demonstrated exceptional leadership in 2025? Applications for the Loren Tobia Leadership Award close this Friday! Submit your application here: buff.ly/Igpn1df

Charlotte Cicero is a recipient of the Presidents Scholarship! 🏆 The $2,500 award honors past RTDNA presidents and recognizes excellence in broadcast journalism. Cicero is a senior multimedia journalist at the University of Missouri and a reporter for KOMU 8 News.

Missed the Murrow deadline? You still have time! ⏰ RTDNA is accepting late entries for the 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards through today at 5 p.m. ET. A $55 late fee applies to each entry. Submit now before it closes: buff.ly/OHTKHqY

The Bob Horner Scholarship has been awarded to Victoria Ryan! 🏆 The $2,500 award supports students pursuing careers in broadcast and video journalism. Ryan is a Northwestern University junior and the news director of the Northwestern News Network.

Today is the FINAL DAY to enter the 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards! 🏆 Submissions close at 5 p.m. ET. Do not miss your chance to have your work considered alongside the industry’s best! Submit now: buff.ly/e84yn38