PABJ MOURNS THE LOSS OF FOUNDER, VETERAN JOURNALIST CHUCK STONE, 89, ANNOUNCES SPECIAL CHAPTER MEMORIAL The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists is deeply saddened by the loss of one its founders Chuck Stone. Stone died on Sunday, April 6, at an assisted living facility in Chapel Hill, N.C. He had been a journalism professor at the University of North Carolina for 14 years starting in 1991. He was 89. The chapter will hold a special memorial during its meeting, 7 p.m. April 8 at Channel 3 CBS, 1555 Hamilton St. More than forty years ago, Stone became a pivotal figure in laying the foundation in the founding of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. He later served as founding president of the National Association of Black Journalists. “The foundation Chuck provided for Black journalists to work in the industry is unmatched,” said PABJ President Johann Calhoun. “Many of us today would not be working if not for the vision and tenacity from the likes of Chuck Stone. The times I was fortunate to talk with him, I walked away inspired and motivated. He truly cared about the future of journalism and making sure Black folk had a place in it.” Stones service to journalism in Philadelphia runs deep. From 1972 to 1991, Stone was a political columnist and senior editor for the Philadelphia Daily News. He also taught at Bryn Mawr College and the University of Delaware. Stone laid the foundation for which we are all direct benefactors,” said PABJ Vice President-Print Monica Peters. “Thankful and grateful for the legacy and example he left us.” Stones news presence was heavily felt outside Philadelphia. He served as editor of the New York Age and later worked as the White House correspondent and editor of the Washington Afro-American. He was also editor of the Chicago Daily Defender. He also was the inaugural host of the PBS program Black Perspectives On The News. To note, Stone was nominated for the honorable Pulitzer Prize multiple times. He later was inducted into NABJs Hall of Fame, and was presented the Society of Professional Journalists Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award. Stone is survived by children Krishna Stone, Allegra Stone and Charles S. Stone III; grandchild Parade Stone; and sisters Madalene Seymour and Irene Gordy. His family asks that donations may be made to the Chuck Stone Citizen of the World Fund at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication Foundation of North Carolina Inc., Carroll Hall 311, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599. PABJ will provide on update on service information, as soon as those details are provided for the public. The chapter will hold a special memorial service at its chapter meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m. at Channel 3 CBS, 1555 Hamilton St. All who knew Chuck Stone are invited to share your memories. For more information about the memorial please contact PABJ President Johann Calhoun at calhoun.philly@gmail or (215) 893-5739. #PABJGenNext
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:45:34 +0000
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