CABJ MEDIA STARTUP BOOTCAMP

The CABJ Media Startup Bootcamp is an intensive professional development program designed to help emerging Black journalists turn their ideas into sustainable media projects.

Participants will build practical skills through sessions led by industry professionals, have the opportunity to connect with experienced journalists and media professionals, and receive dedicated mentorship.

Through online learning and individualized support, participants will strengthen their skills to develop their media concepts to build and grow an independent journalism venture.

CABJ Media Startup Bootcamp - November 16 to December 4, 2026

Bootcamp Session Schedule

Watch live or on demand. Choose what works best for you.

Date
Speaker
Session
Time (ET)
Register for
Live Session
Watch On
Demand
NOV 16
Nana aba Duncan Nana aba Duncan
The Journalism Manifesto
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
NOV 17
Camille Dundas Camille Dundas
Editorial Leadership
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NOV 18
Roger Dundas Roger Dundas
The Business of Journalism
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NOV 20
Dalton Higgins Dalton Higgins
How to Promote a New Media Business
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NOV 24
Alex Whitfield Alex Whitfield
Podcasting Essentials
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
NOV 25
Roger Dundas Roger Dundas
Building An Effective Website for Your Publication
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NOV 27
Camille Dundas Camille Dundas
Fact Checking Sensitive Stories
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
DEC 3
Tanya Walker Tanya Walker
Legal Essentials for Independent Journalists
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
DEC 4
Deryck Greer Deryck Greer
Artificial Intelligence in Media
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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