Last week I had the opportunity to return to my alma mater, the University of Alabama, and give a talk to students in the communications department. This event was hosted by the Capstone Association of of Black Journalists (CABJ), UA’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). I was honored to speak at… Continue reading Advice to My Younger Self
Category: Journalism
Man of the Hour: Andre Natta of The Terminal
By Javacia Harris Bowser Andre Natta moved to Birmingham in 2004 to work for Main Street Birmingham, a predecessor of the economic development organization now known as REV Birmingham. A year later Natta started a personal blog he called Dre’s Ramblings, but soon realized that his blog wasn’t simply an online journal telling the stories… Continue reading Man of the Hour: Andre Natta of The Terminal
Carla Jean Whitley’s “dream job” at Birmingham magazine paves way for book deal
By Javacia Harris Bowser Carla Jean Whitley knew she wanted a career in magazines when she was only 10 years old. But she started her journalism career in newspapers, working at The Tuscaloosa News, The Cullman Times, and The Birmingham News – all Alabama-based publications. “I can’t say enough about how valuable my newspaper experience… Continue reading Carla Jean Whitley’s “dream job” at Birmingham magazine paves way for book deal
Man of the Hour: Edward Bowser of The Birmingham News/AL.com
By Javacia Harris Bowser In the interest of full disclosure I should tell you that this week’s Man of the Hour, Edward Bowser, is my husband. He’s also the behind-the-scenes copy editor for See Jane Write Magazine and is paid only in hugs and kisses. But those things have nothing to do with why I’m… Continue reading Man of the Hour: Edward Bowser of The Birmingham News/AL.com
Erin Street of Southern Living magazine adapts to the evolving media landscape
By Javacia Harris Bowser As senior editor of travel and integrated content at Southern Living magazine, Erin Shaw Street seems to have a dream job. After all she does get to visit places like New Orleans and the Florida Keys and call it work. “It is a dream job,” Street says, “but it’s a lot… Continue reading Erin Street of Southern Living magazine adapts to the evolving media landscape
How to Quit Your Day Job and other advice from Britni Danielle
By Javacia Harris Bowser After being in the classroom for six years, Britni Danielle knew that teaching wasn’t the right fit for her. “I was quickly burning out, and I knew teaching wasn’t what I wanted to do for the next 30 years,” she says. As she entered the 2011-2012 school year she knew she… Continue reading How to Quit Your Day Job and other advice from Britni Danielle