Hi, all,
thanks, Felix, for sharing that with those of us who love to learn about the journalism history that isn't always in our history books.
 
Dr. Barrow was one of the great people who helped build AEJMC and make it a better organization -- I hope some of us are able to consider submitting a proposal for the 100th anniversary of AEJMC and include stories of the men and women who have shaped our organization. The call for proposals is at http://www.aejmc.org/_calls/aejhistory.php -- it could be a group of scholars and the end product could include a photo exhibit, a book/let, etc.  the dealine is May 20th, 2009. From the AEJ website: "The committee is open to ideas for the structure/content of the printed publication such as a co-authored or an edited volume. It is likely that other types of presentations may be created as a result of the 100-year history. These ideas may also be included in proposals. AEJMC will provide a $5,000 honoraria for the work on the history."
thanks,
Maggie 



Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Journalism
UT School of Journalism
1 University Station A1000
Austin, Tx. 78712
email: [log in to unmask]

Also, director, U.S. Latino & Latina WWII Oral History Project
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/
________________________________________
From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Felix Gutierrez [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 2:18 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Panel approved for Dr. Lionel Barrow in Boston

Jennifer and MAC Colleagues:
Thanks for sharing the good news that Lee Barrow will be properly recognized at the next AEJMC convention.  It is good that those of us in the MAC division and friends were present to honor Lee in his presence last August in Chicago.  I spent some time with him and his wife after the MAC division session and both were very moved by the outpouring of gratitude that we all expressed in recognition of his leadership.
If anyone can or would like to make good use of it as part of any of the memorials,  I have a copy of the 1968  Open Letter to AEJ that Dr. Barrow wrote to the membership calling on them to make a serious commitment to racial inclusion and outlining a number of agenda items and avenues we are still following.
Interestingly enough for the time, he mentions not only African Americans, but also names other people of color as worthy of attention.  As always, he was way ahead of his time and we're still trying to catch up with him.
In Solidarity,
Felix

----- Original Message -----
From: Jennifer Woodard <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, February 9, 2009 11:20 am
Subject: Panel approved for Dr. Lionel Barrow in Boston
To: [log in to unmask]

> Hello MAC members:
> A special panel has been approved to honor Dr.  Barrow.  It is being
> sponsored by MAC and Howard University.  Dr. Dates is our moderator.
>
> The Boston panel session will be Wednesday, August 5 from 10-11:30
> a.m.
> title:  "A Diversity Legend:  Honoring and Remembering Dr. Lionel
> Barrow."