2005 Urban Student Journalism Academy Accepting Applications through April 23

The Urban Student Journalism Academy, sponsored by the Kansas City Association of Black Journalists, is accepting applications until April 23 for the 2005 class. This year's workshop, the 23rd in KCABJ's history, will take place June 20 through July 1 at Penn Valley Community College, Southwest Trafficway.

KCABJ was founded in 1981, and this year it celebrates its 24th anniversary as an organization of professional black journalists. The Student Journalism Academy is one of the country's longest-running workshops for aspiring journalists. Many workshop graduates are established in the field or are pursuing careers in journalism. Students selected for the workshop will compete for scholarships offered by KCABJ.

Click here for complete workshop information, including the 2005 Workshop Application, or call Glenn Rice at 816-234-5908 or Lewis Diuguid at 816-234-4723.