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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T080000
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SUMMARY:Canceled - Chet Glover Journalism Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Details to be announced soon.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/chet-glover-journalism-boot-camp/
CATEGORIES:Education,Member Events,Professional Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
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CREATED:20251231T213756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T224131Z
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SUMMARY:"Making Headlines: Creating Your Media Moment" Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]CFABJ is hosting a panelist driven discussion to share information with local groups\, non-profits\, business owners and community members. The event will take place at the Heart of Westlake Center\, 710 South Tampa Avenue\, Orlando.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/making-headlines-creating-your-media-moment-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Heart of Westlake Center\, 710 South Tampa Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20251231T213417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T213417Z
UID:11252-1768039200-1768042800@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:CFABJ Community Outreach/Fundraising Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/cfabj-community-outreach-fundraising-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20251016T162903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T005901Z
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SUMMARY:Second Harvest of Central Florida
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]CFABJ Members\, please join us on December 20th\, starting at 8:15 AM\, for donation sorting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/second-harvest-of-central-florida/
LOCATION:Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida\, 411 Mercy Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20251014T165922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T165922Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and share thoughts and experiences with NABJ founder Francis Ward.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/coffee-and-conversations/
LOCATION:Nikki’s Place\, 742 Carter Street\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Professional Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
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CREATED:20250906T150809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T150809Z
UID:11111-1758466800-1758474000@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey documentary will air during Urbanfest 360° on Sunday\, September 21 at 3 PM. \nThe address is:\nAFRO TV\n7220 International Drive\, Orlando in the MLK Theater. \nMore details on the festival: https://peacefilmfest.org/movie/urbanfest-360/ \nWhile our session is free and open to the public\, you can purchase tickets and passes to the film festival at the link above. \nOur documentary is set to air at 3 PM with a panel discussion following\, from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM. \nThat panel discussion will include Central Florida Association of Black Journalists member Francis Ward\, who is a founder of NABJ as well as Dean DeWayne Wickham and a few familiar faces.
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/beyond-the-headlines-the-nabj-journey/
LOCATION:AFRO TV\, 7220 International Dr\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
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CREATED:20250726T093735Z
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UID:11092-1754132400-1754146800@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:CFABJ Summer Brunch and NABJ Convention Send-Off
DESCRIPTION:Download a PDF version of the CFABJ Brunch and NABJ Send-Off Flyer
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/cfabj-summer-brunch-and-nabj-convention-send-off/
LOCATION:City Food Hall\, 1412 Alden Rd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T080000
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CREATED:20250214T103749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T002637Z
UID:10876-1742025600-1742058000@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Central Florida Association of Black Journalists Brunch
DESCRIPTION:CFABJ’s Spring Networking Event: \nThis event is open to all local journalists.
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/central-florida-association-of-black-journalists-brunch/
LOCATION:The Great Southern Box Company\, 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32804
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Professional Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T123000
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CREATED:20240403T012221Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon at the Bayou Kitchen & Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join CFABJ for an amazing afternoon at the Bayou Kitchen & Lounge on April 6. The Bayou brings an authentic New Orleans vibe and cuisine right here to Central Florida! From authentic po’ boys\, jambalaya\, beignets\, and everything in between\, the Mardi Gras spirit is undeniable. Come along for a taste of New Orleans and of course\, a guaranteed good time with CFABJ!
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/afternoon-at-the-bayou-kitchen-lounge/
LOCATION:The Bayou Kitchen & Lounge\, 165 Wekiva Springs Rd\, Longwood\, FL\, 32779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T180000
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CREATED:20231014T203013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T203013Z
UID:10354-1699120800-1699135200@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Scholarship Gala and Hall of Fame Induction
DESCRIPTION:Greetings\, \nMy name is Tammie Fields and I am the President of the Central Florida Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. We are excited to host our 40th Anniversary Scholarship Gala and Hall of Fame Induction on Saturday\, November 4th of 2023 at the wonderful Food For Thought Event Venue in Ocoee\, Florida from 6-10 pm. \nWe want to thank our sponsors for their support. The proceeds will help benefit CFABJ programming and journalism scholarships. \nCFABJ is a non-profit organization of Central Florida professionals who work in every facet of print\, broadcast and digital media. For 40 years we have provided professional development\, honored excellence in journalism\, cultivated young journalists and ensured accurate coverage of people of color. \nWe provide scholarships and journalism seminars to area college students seeking journalism careers. We also conduct workshops for media professionals. Additionally\, CFABJ presents outreach programs\, seminars and town hall forums free for our community. \nWe look forward to this special night and for what the future holds for CFABJ for the next 40 years! Thank you for being a part of this special occasion. \nBest Regards\,\nTammie Fields\nCFABJ President \nCurtis McCloud\,\nChair \nYvonne Loggins-Coleman\,\nCo-Chair\n40th Anniversary Committee
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/40th-anniversary-scholarship-gala-and-hall-of-fame-induction/
LOCATION:Food for Thought Event Venue\, 9401 W Colonial Dr\, Ocoee\, FL\, 34761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20230504T000548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T000548Z
UID:10118-1685203200-1685214000@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:A Blue Carpet Exclusive Screening of "The Little Mermaid"
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URL:https://cfabj.org/event/a-blue-carpet-exclusive-screening-of-the-little-mermaid/
LOCATION:AMC West Oaks 14\, 9401 W. Colonial Drive\, Ocoee\, FL\, 34761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Member Events,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T090000
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CREATED:20230206T000510Z
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SUMMARY:Bethune-Cookman/CFABJ Joan Fuller Journalism Boot Camp "Our Stories"
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister at cfabjevents@outlook.com by Midnight\, Friday\, Feb. 10th.\nUniversity of Central Florida students will meet in NSC 140 and attend virtually.
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/bethune-cookman-cfabj-joan-fuller-journalism-boot-camp-our-stories/
LOCATION:Bethune-CookmanUniversity\, 640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd\, Daytona Beach\, FL\, 32114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T130000
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CREATED:20221208T201120Z
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UID:9973-1673690400-1673701200@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo The Central Florida Community: \nThe Southwest Orlando Jaycees cordially invites you to participate in the 39th Annual Downtown Orlando Martin Luther King\, Jr. Parade on Saturday\, January 14\, 2023 at 10:00AM.  Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. was an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement which laid the foundation for the equality of treatment and opportunity enjoyed in America and around the world today. The theme for the 2023 parade celebration is “It Starts with Me: Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Break the Cycle of Injustice.” \nIn remembrance of Dr. King’s life and legacy we are soliciting a record number of participants for the Holiday Parade.  This year we expect an estimated 8\,000 spectators at the parade.  We are hopeful that the 2023 parade and celebration will remind our attendees “the most precious gifts in life––like children and love and time––must never be taken for granted.” \nParticipating in the event is not only fun but it also provides you with an excellent way to market your organization or business while celebrating a remarkable legacy of courage and unity in our community. We are asking all participants to embrace this year’s theme in their submissions. Because we all enjoy an eventful parade we are encouraging decorative floats and discouraging a traditional motorcade for this year’s parade. \nParade Entry Deadline: Saturday\, January 4\, 2023 \nOn behalf of the Southwest Orlando Jaycees Parade Committee\, we look forward to receiving your 2023 parade registration and thank you for your interest and participation. The registration fee is $150 for all single-entry units and $35 for every additional motorized vehicle included in the entry {this does not apply to car/motorcycle clubs}. \nAt least one representative from each parade entry must attend the mandatory meeting for parade participants on January 10\, 2023 from 7pm-8pm at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center located at 1840 Mable Butler Blvd.\, Orlando\, FL 32805. This meeting will provide you with judging criteria\, line-up instructions\, line-up number\, maps parking instructions\, and all other pertinent event details. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event please contact us via email at swojuniorchamber@gmail.com.  Thanks in advance for your support and we look forward to working with you. \nSincerely\, \nDana Mackey\nPresident\, Southwest Orlando Jaycees\nChair\, Downtown Orlando MLK Parade Committee
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-parade/
LOCATION:Orange County Courthouse\, 425 North Orange Ave\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Education,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20221119T140850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T140850Z
UID:9966-1670065200-1670072400@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Social Brunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/holiday-social-brunch-2/
LOCATION:Something Fishy Seafood Restaurant\, 249 SR-436 W\, Altamonte Springs\, FL\, 32714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220808
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20220615T172148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T172148Z
UID:9824-1659484800-1659916799@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:NABJ - NAHJ Convention and Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US* \nChanging the Game\, Rompiendo Barreras\nThe #NABJNAHJ22 Convention & Career Fair is the premier conference for journalism education\, career development\, networking\, and industry innovation\, attracting leaders and influencers in journalism\, media\, technology\, business\, health\, arts\, and entertainment. The nation’s top journalists\, media executives\, journalism educators\, public relations professionals\, and students will gather on Aug. 3-7\, 2022.\nThe #NABJNAHJ22 Career Fair draws hundreds of recruiters from top media companies and journalism schools from across the country and around the world. \nInnovators\, influencers and industry leaders have attended our conventions each year\, addressing thousands of attendees. Special guests and speakers have included then-Sen. (President) Barack Obama\, President George W. Bush\, President Bill Clinton\, then-Vice President (President) Joseph R. Biden\, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton\, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch\, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro\, former RNC Chairs Michael Steele and Reince Priebus\, Rev. Jesse Jackson\, Rev. Al Sharpton\, Ava Duvernay\, Tyler Perry\, Chance the Rapper\, Hill Harper\, and Michael B. Jordan. \nJoin us for innovative programs\, expert presenters and networking opportunities as NABJ members\, partners\, colleagues\, and supporters come together to make history. \nAll sessions\, workshops\, plenaries\, forums\, networking activities\, meal events and our high-demand career fair will be held on-site. \nRegistration and special event ticket purchases will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check this space for updates. \nAlso\, follow NABJ and NAHJ on Twitter\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and Facebook for updates! \n **This event is scheduled to be in-person\, pending local\, state and CDC guidelines. Vaccination verification is required to attend the convention and register. Learn more here.
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/nabj-nahj-convention-and-career-fair/
CATEGORIES:Job Fair,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20220627T190830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T190830Z
UID:9828-1658575800-1658584800@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Summer Brunch and Convention Send-Off
DESCRIPTION:CFABJ July 23rd Meet and Greet Brunch\nThis year’s summer brunch will be held at Dexter’s Birdland near downtown Orlando on Saturday\, July 23rd from 11:30AM until 2:00PM. \nThis brunch meet and greet will also serve as our send-off to the NABJ & NAHJ Convention in Las Vegas. It doesn’t matter if you are going to the national convention or not\, we would still love to have you come out to Dexter’s to fellowship with us on July 23rd.
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/summer-brunch-and-convention-send-off/
LOCATION:Dexter’s Birdland\, 595 W Church St Suite E\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220714
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20220615T171559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T171559Z
UID:9819-1657670400-1657756799@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Cause a Scene for a Good Cause
DESCRIPTION:Cause a Scene for a Good Cause\nNational Association of Black Journalists – USF\nDate: July 13th\, 2022\nTime: All Day!\nLocation: UCF 4100 N Alafaya Trail\, Suite 113\, Orlando\, FL 32826\nOrder Mode: In-Restaurant\, Blaze Pizza App\, blazepizza.com \nTWO WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR ORGANIZATION: In restaurant or Online – APP/ONLINE\, Use Promo Code 1071A \nIn-Restaurant: Bring the flyer or show it on your phone before paying. \nOnline Orders: Orders must be placed online via Blaza Pizza App or blazepizza.com. Enter code 1071A in to the ‘Promo Code’ field at checkout to have your transaction count toward the fundraiser. If entered correctly\, you’ll see a $0.01 discount applied to your check\, which confirms that 20% of your transaction will be counted into the total donation. VALID FOR PICK-UP\, CURBSIDE\, & CARRYOUT ONLY \n 
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/cause-a-scene-for-a-good-cause/
LOCATION:Blaze Pizza\, 4100 N Alafaya Trail\, Suite 113\, Orlando\, FL\, 32826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20211216T172137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T172905Z
UID:9709-1654300800-1654473599@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:ZORA! Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release:       \nEatonville\, FL– January 20\, 2022 – The Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community (P.E.C.) announced this morning\, modifications to the Festival’s Season Kick-off programming at the 33rd Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities (ZORA! Festival 2022). \nWinfred Chad McKendrick\, President of P.E.C.’s Governing Board stated\, “After extensive consultation with the festival’s stakeholders\, community leaders and Mrs. N.Y. Nathiri\, P.E.C.’s Executive Director\, our Board has chosen to reschedule the Outdoor Festival of the Arts to June 4 – 5\, due to the surge in Covid infections in Central Florida. While we looked forward to this year’s celebrations with great anticipation\, we know that the health of our festival attendees and our community is of paramount importance. We are pleased that George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will perform on Saturday\, June 4 and that Kim Waters and Tom Browne will also return on Sunday\, June 5\, a line-up fitting to the kick-off weekend of Black Music Month and celebrate the musical genius of people of African ancestry.” \nMcKendrick also stated that the organization will honor tickets purchased for the January Outdoor Festival in June. Also\, ticket purchases can be refunded in full. Patrons wishing a refund of their Outdoor Festival tickets should visit www.zorafestival.org and follow the prompts for Refunds. \nP.E.C.’s Immediate Past President of the board Marie-Jose Francois\, MD\, MPH\, CHES\, President/CEO Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention\, Inc.\, informed the board stating\, “It is wise for PEC to reschedule the Zora Outdoor Festival to June 4 and 5\, 2022 due to the emergence of the OMICRON variant\, which now makes up to 95% of COVID-19 in the United States\, and the winter surge cases of COVID -19 skyrocketing overall. We need to look at the health of the community first. A large gathering like the Zora Festival could be a mass spreader event enabling the rapid transmission of the virus. By being in very close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated puts people at a higher risk when they are closer than 6 feet apart from others for longer periods of time.” \nN.Y. Nathiri\, Executive Director of the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community added\, “The annual ZORA! Festival is so important because this event provides a space for the general public to enjoy the finest arts and humanities programming in a safe and inspiring environment. At this time\, when the stresses and strains of every-day life can present sometimes seemingly overwhelming challenges\, what a joy it is to bring together the human family\, where guests can learn about and enjoy the cultural contributions which people of African ancestry have made to the United States and to the world.” \n“While the Outdoor Festival of the Arts has been rescheduled\, the 2022 ZORA! Festival Season\, with the 33rd Annual ZORA! Festival is presenting a rich array of virtual programming that is attracting a global audience. In the week coming up\, we see the power of that programming in full display\,” said N.Y. Nathiri. \nScheduled ZORA! Festival virtual programming for January includes the following: \n\nThe 3rd Annual Africa – America Women’s Economic Forum (AAWEF)\, taking place Tuesday and Wednesday\, the 25th & 26th\, will be a 100% virtual event\, with participants from Nigeria\, Ghana\, and other locations on the African continent\, as well as from all over the United States\, the United Kingdom\, Europe\, and the Caribbean. The AAWEF\, will showcase the strength of collaboration with partners such as Prosper Africa\, a 17-inter-agency initiative of the federal government\, along with Rollins College\, Access Bank of Nigeria\, and the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University\nThe Seminole State College Speaker Series featuring Dr Rebecca Wanzo takes place on Wednesday\, January 26th.\nThe Afrofuturism Conference\, sponsored by the UCF College of Arts and Humanities\, will also be virtual. Held on Thursday and Friday\, the 27th & 28th\, the conference theme is Afrofuturism in the Visual Realm.\nVirtual programming in the January schedule will also be the focus for secondary school youngsters. Examples are the 9th Annual ZORA! STEM Conference for Middle School Students\, another P.E.C. collaborative project\, with partners Orange County Public Schools\, Valencia College\, Orlando Science Center\, the UCF College of Medicine\, the National Center for Simulation\, and Florida High Tech Corridor. Another virtual offering will be an author presentation sponsored by the Orange County Library System.\n\nInformation about all these programs is available at www.zorafestival.org. \nMedia Contacts: \nTerri Vismale-Morris\nPublic Relations Director\n33rd Annual ZORA! Festival\ntvmorris@new-ideas-images.com \nAdrienne Noel\nMedia Relations Manager\n33rd Annual ZORA! Festival\nanoel@marketingmindsatwork.com \nChet Glover\nMedia Consultant\n33rd Annual ZORA! Festival\nchetglover@aol.com
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/zora-festival-2022/
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Education,Member Events,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20220502T151334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T151334Z
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SUMMARY:CFABJ Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/cfabj-membership-meeting-19/
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20220502T150344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T150344Z
UID:9786-1651834800-1651845600@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:A Welcome Back to Monica May
DESCRIPTION:RSVP no later than May 4th\, 2022. Please RSVP to angela.schlesman@cmg.com \nIncludes private performance by Charles Jenkins
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/a-welcome-back-to-monica-may/
LOCATION:Star 94.5\, 4192 N John Young Parkway\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20220422T000450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T000456Z
UID:9779-1650711600-1650718800@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation... Maintaining Your Mental Health While Working in the Newsroom
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to receive link: cfabjevents@outlook.com
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/a-conversation-maintaining-your-mental-health-while-working-in-the-newsroom/
CATEGORIES:Education,Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T233000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20211216T144111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T144111Z
UID:9694-1647705600-1647732600@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Apopka International Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/apopka-international-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Apopka Amphitheater\, 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway\, Apopka\, FL\, 32712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Performing Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20211207T172813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T172813Z
UID:9638-1638617400-1638628200@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Social Brunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/holiday-social-brunch/
LOCATION:Dexter’s Birdland\, 595 W Church St Suite E\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20210928T222236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T222236Z
UID:9607-1634979600-1635008400@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Bethune-Cookman University / CFABJ Joan Fuller Journalism Virtual Boot Camp: "Under Deadline"
DESCRIPTION:Learn some of the basic journalism skills from local journalists who specialize in Broadcast\, Print/Web\, Radio\, and Public Relations during an all-day session. \nEvent is open to all current B-CU Mass Communications (Broadcast Journalism) students & UCF NABJ members only. \nAll students must register by sending name\, school\, email\, and phone number along with your area of study to cfabjevents@outlook.com by Oct. 20.
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/bethune-cookman-university-cfabj-joan-fuller-journalism-virtual-boot-camp-under-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Education,Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20210809T202527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T202527Z
UID:9572-1629549000-1629568800@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Blood Drive and NABJ/CFABJ Chapter Virtual Party
DESCRIPTION:This is a Blood Drive and NABJ/CFABJ Chapter Virtual party combined. \nYou donate blood outside of the venue – then head inside the venue to eat and drink.
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/blood-drive-and-nabj-cfabj-chapter-virtual-party/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown\, 191 E. Pine Street\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T165222
CREATED:20210715T132856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T132856Z
UID:9554-1626519600-1626530400@cfabj.org
SUMMARY:Summer 2021 Brunch Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cfabj.org/event/summer-2021-brunch-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Dovecote Restaurant\, 390 N Orange Ave\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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