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April 21 is Sigma Delta Chi Day - a day to celebrate SPJ's 6,000+ members and invest in programs that educate, advocate and inspire the work they do.

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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. Read more


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Is your organization hosting an event you think would be of interest to journalists? Add it to our calendar!

Upcoming SPJ events
– 4/21/22: Sigma Delta Chi Day
– 4/21/22: Photo & Video Usage Rights

Additional upcoming events
– 4/29/22: The Story’s Core: Using ledes and nut grafs to attract and keep readers
– 7/10/22: USC Center for Health Journalism National Fellowship

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