WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2018) – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has partnered with Michelle Fisher to provide wardrobe tips for the average working journalist, as well as nice, affordable clothes that won’t break the bank and still look good – for $5 each.
The Boutique Workshop that will take place during the 43rd Annual Convention and Career Fair August 1-5 in Detroit aims to provide journalists with tips all about clothes. It will focus on wardrobe essentials for on-air talent, tips to take your look from small market to network, and second-hand options to buy inexpensive clothes. The first Clothing Swap Fundraiser – where money raised will support the NABJ scholarship fund – will offer gently used clothes. Both cash and credit are accepted.
“Organizing a clothing swap for the NABJ convention has been on my heart for a few years now, and I'm very excited that it's finally happening this year at #NABJ18 in Detroit,” said Michelle Fisher, a reporter at CBS Boston (WBZ-TV).
The Boutique Workshop will be held at the Renaissance Center during the convention in the Nicolet A Room on Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 2:45-4:15 p.m. The clothes drop-off for the fundraiser will be anytime Wednesday through Friday, and the clothes swap will be Saturday, Aug. 4, in the Davinci Room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
NABJ members attending the convention are asked to donate professional, gently used clothing, shoes and accessories.