I second that.  Congrats, Dr. Dates on this wonderful award!  You are an inspiration to all of us!


Sincerely,

Frances

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From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Anita Fleming-Rife <[log in to unmask]>
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Congratulations to my mentor and shero, Dr. Dates!!!!

Thanks for sharing this great news Lillian.

Anita Fleming-Rife

"Kindness is a language the mute can speak and the deaf can hear."

"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."   Malcolm X



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From: "Williams-Starks, Lillian" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 3:25 PM
Subject: BEA Award for Jannette Dates

Dear colleagues:

Dr. Jannette Dates received (earned) the Broadcast Education Association's Distinguished Education Service Award at this year's BEA convention currently underway in Las Vegas.

Among other work, Dr. Dates has served as vice president and president of BEA. Dean Emerita of the Howard University School of Communications, she serves on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board.

As you know, Dr. Dates co-edited the book, Split Image: African Americans in the Mass Media. She has written chapters for numerous other books, authored more than 20 peer-reviewed articles, as well as many general article publications.
Congratulations to Dr. Dates!


Lillian Williams