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44 SAG-AFTRA | Fall/Winter 2022 | sagaftra.org Broadcast News LGBTQ Journalists I n September, SAG-AFTRA sponsored a panel at the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Conference in Chicago titled Covering Black, Latino and Trans Stories: Responsible Reporting, Even When It's Hard. Panelists included Sean Lewis of WGN, journalist Tre'vell Anderson, and former reporter Santiago Melli-Huber. The panel was moderated by activist and SAG-AFTRA member Femi Redwood of radio station 1010 Wins. Journalism Conferences 2022: SAG-AFTRA Is There D uring the summer and fall, the SAG-AFTRA Broadcast team, in partnership with the SAG-AFTRA Equity and Inclusion Department, participated in annual journalism conferences. It was a great opportunity for SAG-AFTRA to network with members of the journalism community. SAG-AFTRA sponsored panels at the Asian American Journalists Association conference in Los Angeles, the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists in Las Vegas, and the Association of LGBTQ Journalists in Chicago. And in October, SAG-AFTRA participated in the Society of Professional Journalists' MediaFest22 in Washington, D.C. "SAG-AFTRA nurtures the next generation of journalists and protects the journalists of today, whether they be members or not," said SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Broadcasters Bob Butler. "Our presence at these conventions is a testament to our commitment." Asian American Journalists S AG-AFTRA's panel at the Asian American Journalists Association Conference included journalists and actors in a discussion on how the media industry can help the AAPI community, especially during this painful time of anti-Asian hate. Members speak at the Harnessing Hollywood: Confronting Against Anti-Asian Hate panel. From left, SAG-AFTRA Broadcast Steering Committee member Veronica Miracle, who served as moderator, and panelists Dion Lim of KGO-ABC 7 San Francisco, actor-performer Jon Jon Briones, SAG-AFTRA L.A. Local President Jodi Long and actor-dancer Jordan Rodrigues. Black and Hispanic Journalists At the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists Convention, SAG-AFTRA presented a panel titled Building & Navigating a Career in Broadcast: A SAG-AFTRA Member Perspective. From left, panelists Oswaldo Borraez of KMEX Los Angeles; Beverly White of KNBC Los Angeles; Noelle Bellow of KRON San Francisco; and SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Broadcasters Bob Butler of KCBS San Francisco. Also on the panel was Reg Chapman of WCCO Minneapolis. Brad Edwards, SAG-AFTRA member leader from WBBM-TV, gives welcome remarks before the panel.