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Society of Professional Journalists

Society of Professional Journalists

The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its roughly 6,000 members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts

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  • SPJ condemns arrest of freelance reporter at UCLA and demands charges be dropped
    CONTACT Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins, SPJ National President, ashanti.blaize@gmail.com Caroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.org Kim Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Specialist, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists condemns today’s arrest of freelance journalist Sean Beckner-Carmitchel at the University of California, Los Angeles and demands that authorities immediately drop a criminal charge against him. Beckner-Carmitchel was arrested […]
  • SPJ-led coalition demands Texas authorities drop charges against photojournalist Carlos Sanchez
    CONTACT Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins, SPJ National President, ashanti.blaize@gmail.com Caroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.org Kim Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Specialist, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists has assembled a coalition of 43 signatories, including journalism organizations, First Amendment advocacy groups and media unions, all calling on the Texas Department of Public Safety to abandon its […]
  • SPJ demands Texas Department of Public Safety drop charges and arrest warrant against Fox 7 News photojournalist
    CONTACT Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins, SPJ National President, ashanti.blaize@gmail.com Kim Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Specialist, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists demands the felony assault charge against Carlos Sanchez, a Fox 7 Austin photographer arrested while covering protests at the University of Texas Austin, be dropped immediately. Sanchez was originally charged with criminal trespass but the […]
  • Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
    CONTACT: Lou Harry, SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards, lharry@spj.org Nadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@hq.spj.org INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 12 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ’s Region 12 comprises Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners […]
  • Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
    CONTACT: Lou Harry, SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards, lharry@spj.org Nadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@hq.spj.org INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 8 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ’s Region 8 comprises Oklahoma and Texas. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the […]