Earn JEA's DEI certificate by attending at least four out of 20 special breakout sessions geared toward diversity, equity and inclusion. Take the lead and put these sessions on your schedule so you can come away with new strategies and insights. Sessions - and the certificate - are open to all!
HOW TO EARN: You must attend at least four sessions in the special strand and promptly submit the required online form for each (four total form submissions required!) The relevant form will be provided by the presenter via QR code at the end of each session. Prompt form submission after EACH attended session is required - we should receive four total form submissions from you to verify eligibility.
Please review NHSJC's rules of conduct before attending any convention events. Those earning the DEI certificate will receive it by Jan. 30, 2026.
DEI Certificate sessions:
Communicating across difference: Skills for news and life (8 a.m. Friday, Davidson Ballroom AE)
Covering issues of disability (8 a.m. Friday, Ryman Ballroom C)
Secrets and safeguards: Protecting confidential sources (9 a.m. Friday, Ryman Studio 3/4)
Diversity by design (10 a.m. Friday, Davidson Ballroom B)
3x coverage: Planning and designing for everyone (11 a.m. Friday, Delta Mezzanine 2)
#MoreLatinosInNews (11 a.m. Friday, Delta Mezzanine 3)
Getting new kids on the block: Steps to a more inclusive publication (Noon Friday, Delta Mezzanine 10)
How and why to cover religion in high school news media (1 p.m. Friday, Delta Mezzanine 6)
Covering DEI when DEI is unpopular or unlawful (2 p.m. Friday, Delta Mezzanine 5)
Same, pero diferente: How we yearbook (2 p.m. Friday, Davidson Ballroom B)
Beyond the mic: DEI podcast storytelling by teens (8 a.m. Saturday, Delta Mezzanine 4)
Journalism for marginalized communities (8 a.m. Saturday, Ryman Ballroom B/C)
All in: Creating a diverse staff (9 a.m. Saturday, Delta Mezzanine 8)
Diversity in journalism: Bringing inclusivity to the newsroom (10 a.m. Saturday, Delta Mezzanine 10)
Junior journalists: Get the next generation excited about journalism (10 a.m. Saturday, Delta Mezzanine 3)
Go all-in with inclusive coverage (11 a.m. Saturday, Delta Mezzanine 10)
Documentary screening: American Agitators (TWO-HOUR, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Delta Ballroom C)
Be so for real: Coaching authentic writing with diverse populations (Noon Saturday, Delta Mezzanine 6)
Belonging and justice: Building newsroom diversity (1 p.m. Saturday, Delta Mezzanine 10)
Community representation: Demographics matter (2 p.m. Saturday, Delta Mezzanine 6)