Detroit NABJ Celebrates 16th Annual Show the Love Fundraiser on Nov. 26

Veteran journalist Luther “Badman” Keith will perform with his blues band. This benefit combines two of his passions: journalism and music. For more than 30 years, Keith was an award-winning reporter, editor, and columnist at The Detroit News and was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in 1995.

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	Since its inception, the fundraiser has awarded $5,250 in grants to recipients, including a laid-off journalist who lost her mother and two other close relatives due to COVID-19.
	Detroit NABJ Celebrates 16th Annual Show the Love Fundraiser on Nov. 26 DETROIT – Detroit journalists and media professionals have a special bond, and for years, they have demonstrated their love for their craft and each other through a heartfelt fundraiser called Show the Love. This year marks the 16th edition of the event, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 6:00 p.m. at Lager House, located at 1254 Michigan Avenue in Detroit. Tickets are priced at $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Admission includes free food, a cash bar, and live music. Proceeds from the event will help support journalists and media professionals facing hardships. “The decline in our industry, which has resulted in job losses, furloughs, and other personal challenges for journalists in metro Detroit, makes the assistance provided through our Show the Love grants incredibly valuable,” said Vincent D. McCraw, president of Detroit NABJ. “Each year, we look forward to sharing an evening of fellowship that benefits our friends and colleagues.” Since its inception, the fundraiser has awarded $5,250 in grants to recipients, including a laid-off journalist who lost her mother and two other close relatives due to COVID-19. As in previous years, the Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter (SPJ Detroit) and the Asian American Journalists Association – Michigan (AAJA Michigan) have partnered with Detroit NABJ for this event. “When I joined the Detroit Chapter of NABJ in 2000, what impressed me most was the pervasive devotion to service,” said Rochelle Riley, a co-founder of the fundraiser and a former Detroit Free Press columnist. “Sixteen years ago, our newsrooms faced significant turmoil and loss, and I felt it was time to extend a helping hand to our fellow journalists. I am proud that this event continues. In these challenging times for journalism, I hope we will continue to support one another, our families, our wellness, and our future,” added Riley, who is the Director for Arts and Culture for the City of Detroit. Veteran journalist Luther “Badman” Keith will perform with his blues band. This benefit combines two of his passions: journalism and music. For more than 30 years, Keith was an award-winning reporter, editor, and columnist at The Detroit News and was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in 1995. He began playing blues guitar in his thirties and has received the Outstanding Blues Songwriter honor from the Detroit Music Awards. “I love playing at the Show the Love event each year because it’s for a good cause and a lot of fun,” said Keith, who has been the founder and executive director of ARISE Detroit!, a nonprofit coalition of over 400 organizations promoting volunteerism, community activism, and positive media images about Detroit, since 2006.