Some 2,000 journalists and media personalities were in Twin Cities for the 40th National Association of Black Journalists convention in Minneapolis, August 5 โ€“ 9. Iyanla Vanzant, Louis Gossett, Jr. and more were in attendance, Mint Condition performed at a fundraiser, and Prince invited members to Paisley Park to close out event.

See highlights from those in attendance in the Storify below. Refresh your browser if you donโ€™t see the Storify. 

Check the website and this weekโ€™s print for more NABJ  coverage.

More NABJ content:

Race issues prominent among NABJ conference offerings

Convention to bring 2000 Black journalists to the Twin Cities

Black journalists bring millions to Twin Citiesโ€™ economy

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