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WASHINGTON, July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton will address members of the National Association of Black Journalists at the 32nd NABJ Convention & Career Fair, Aug. 8-12 at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, the association and her campaign jointly announced today.

With more than 3,000 media professionals expected to attend, the convention will be the largest gathering of journalists of color in the United States this year. The forum, "A Conversation with America's Candidates" will take place during the annual newsmaker plenary on Thursday, Aug. 9.

NABJ has invited the other major Democratic and Republican presidential candidates to participate in this series of conversations with black journalists, including Sen. Barack Obama, former Sen. John Edwards, former Gov. Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani. The convention will be the candidates' major opportunity to address thousands of African-American print, broadcast and online journalists. CNN White House correspondent Suzanne Malveaux will moderate the forum.

"We are excited to have Sen. Clinton join us for the convention," said NABJ President Bryan Monroe, vice president and editorial director of Ebony and Jet magazines in Chicago. "Our members have a lot to ask her about the state of our nation, her views on Black America and the role of a free and unfettered press."

In the past few years, President George W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, Sen. John Kerry, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and current Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice have addressed NABJ journalists at conventions.

"I care passionately about the big issues we face in this country," said Senator Clinton. "After 35 years of working on issues like education, health care, and racial equality I am ready to lead and look forward to the opportunity to speak with the 3,000-plus members of the NABJ about my vision and plan for improving the lives of the American people," she concluded.

This year's NABJ convention - themed "Revolutionizing Journalism, Transforming the Future" - will emphasize changes in the media industry and how journalists can position themselves for the next decade and beyond. In addition to the opening session on Politics and Campaign '08, the five-day gathering will feature major discussions on race, inclusion and the media with leaders in the news industry and a spirited debate on the role of entertainers and the media spotlight.

For more information about the 32nd NABJ Convention & Career Fair or to register, visit www.nabj.org.

The National Association of Black Journalists, established in 1975, is the world's largest organization of journalists of color, and represents journalists, students and media-related professionals. It provides educational, career development and support to black journalists worldwide.

Over 3,000 journalists from across the country are expected to attend the 32nd Annual Convention & Career Fair, Aug. 8-12 at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The convention will feature the nation's largest journalism career fair along with specialized workshops in new media, plenary sessions and professional development breakfasts for veteran and future journalists. For more information, please visit www.nabj.org.

NOTE: Members of the working press who will be covering the NABJ convention are required to obtain media credentials. As part of the process, reporters must submit a request for credentials on company letterhead signed by their supervisors. The letter must also include the specific days that the reporters will be covering the convention and the names and titles of all staff members who are requesting media credentials. A photo ID or press pass will be required for each person. For additional information on obtaining credentials, contact Kristin Palmer, NABJ Communications Manager at kpalmer@nabj.org.

Source: National Association of Black Journalists

CONTACT: Kristin Palmer, Communications Manager, National Association of
Black Journalists, +1-301-445-7100 Ext. 107, or kpalmer@nabj.org

Web site:

http://www.nabj.org/

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