Earn JEA's DEI certificate by attending at least four out of 12 special breakout sessions geared toward diversity, equity and inclusion. Take the lead and put these sessions on your schedule so you can come away with new strategies and insights. Sessions - and the certificate - are open to all! 

HOW TO EARN: You must attend at least four sessions in the special strand and promptly submit the required online form for each (four total form submissions required!) The relevant form will be provided by the presenter via QR code at the end of each session. Prompt form submission after EACH attended session is required - we should receive four total form submissions from you to verify eligibility. 

Please review NHSJC's rules of conduct before attending any convention events. Those earning the DEI certificate will receive it by May 29, 2026.

DEI Certificate sessions:

Women covering sports: Finding your position (8 a.m. Friday, Room 101 H, Level 1)

Tell the whole story: DEI practices for yearbook (9 a.m. Friday, Room 200 AB, Level 2)

Building Native News (10 a.m. Friday, Auditorium Room 3, Level 1)

Covering a mental health beat with MinnPost's Andy Steiner (11 a.m. Friday, Auditorium Room 3, Level 1)

The importance of diversity and independent media (Noon Friday, Auditorium Room 2, Level 1)

Reporting on Indigenous issues (1 p.m. Friday, Room 200 HIJ, Level 2)

Reporting with a mental health lens: Tools and strategies (2 p.m. Friday, Room 200 AB, Level 2)

Revisiting the past to build trust for the future (8 a.m. Saturday, Room 200 AB, Level 2)

Culturally informed storytelling (9 a.m. Saturday, Auditorium Room 2, Level 1)

Inclusion is a radical idea: Supporting student media DEI efforts (10 a.m. Saturday, Room 200 AB, Level 2)

Inclusive storytelling: A guide for young reporters (11 a.m. Saturday, Auditorium Room 2, Level 1)

Indigenous representation in journalism: Mascots and stereotypes (Noon Saturday, Room 200 AB, Level 2)