On Air Staff
Nate Clay
Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, Michele Clark Graduate School of Journalism, New York City. Completed fellowship program for aspiring minorities 1974
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL. BA Political Science; 16 hours toward MA, Political Science.
Professional Experiences
9/91 to present, PUBLISHER/EDITOR, New Metro News, weekly publication with strong focus on political/social issues affecting the black community; writes weekly column, "Clay Images"
9/92 to present, WLS Radio talk show host of The Nate Clay Show; covering a wide range of topical issues, show is broadcast to over 40 states.
5/94 to present, EDITOR, "Tech Talk" newsletter, a quarterly publication of Revlon Products.
2/81 to 4/91, EDITOR, Chicago Metro News, weekly publication which I now own: was responsible for overseeing the work of nine employees, writing articles, assigning photographers, and layout.
10/80 to 7/81, OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN HAROLD WASHINGTON, served as director of communications; duties included writing speeches, press releases, articles and synopsis of critical issues, particularly those affecting Chicago's First Congressional District.
8/79 to 9/80, OPERATION PUSH, Director of Communications; traveled extensively with Rev. Jesse Jackson; duties included supervising a staff of six, writing speeches, press releases, etc. for Rev. Jackson.
8/77 to 8/79, ILLINOIS BELL Public Relations Manager; began as assistant editor of house organ, promoted to editor in six months; duties included generation, coverage, writing and editing of stories for twice-monthly publication and writing articles for the general media about outstanding Bell people and products.
5/75 to 8/77, CHICAGO DEFENDER: General Assignment Reporter/Asst. City Editor: Duties included writing an average of two stories a day; assigned to the crime beat, covered police and courtroom developments; began weekly "Clay Images" column of political and social issues.
9/74 to 5/75 NIAGARA GAZETTE (Niagara Falls, N.Y.): General assignment reporter; duties included covering general news and minority affairs; wrote two to three stories a day, plus weekend features.
Honors and Awards
Recipient of Michele Clark Journalism Fellowship.
Selected outstanding journalist of the year by International Black Writers' Association.
Distinguished West Sider Award from Midwest Community Council.
Award of Merit from the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago
Social Activism
Chairman, International Coalition Against Chattel Slavery
Chairman, Chicago Chapter, Organization of Africans in the Americas
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