Celebrate Social Justice Journalism<\/p>\n
Friday, April 24, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Free & open to the public<\/p>\n
The 25th annual James Aronson<\/a> Awards for Social Justice Journalism will go to reporters who have exposed the collusion of a major U.S. corporation with a vicious African warlord, the impact of violence on some Baltimore children, the growing legion of elderly Americans who work menial jobs in the warehouses of the world\u2019s largest online retailer, the myriad costs of neglecting to care for the mentally ill, and the injustices that plague America\u2019s Indian reservations. <\/p>\n Winners will discuss the inspirations and difficulties of reporting such stories at a free public presentation Friday, April 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lang Recital Hall at Hunter College, 68th Street & Lexington Ave, New York City.<\/p>\n Just some of the winners:
\nWilliam Greider<\/a>, Career Achievement
\nIn a career spanning more than 35 years, William Greider has been a steadfast and tireless reporter and editor focusing on American politics. He has been the national affairs editor at Rolling Stone; an assistant managing editor at the Washington Post, where he was also a national correspondent and columnist; and the national affairs correspondent for The Nation. In addition, Mr. Greider has written several books and numerous articles for additional publications. <\/p>\n