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Connections: Rochester Association of Black Journalists

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has developed student journalists and promoted diversity in newsrooms for 40 years. The Rochester chapter of the organization (RABJ) has supported that mission in our community for the last decade. Our panelists discuss the impact of both the NABJ and RABJ, and provide a preview of the Salute to Excellence Gala on November 7, which will honor African American pioneers in Rochester media and award scholarships to students. Our guests:

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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.