Tag: Ronald Graham

NAJA selects Haskell Indian Leader as 2021 NAJA Elias Boudinot Free Press Award recipient

August 11, 2021

Staff to be recognized during 2021 National Native Media Awards virtual ceremony Oct. 28 OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) has selected The Indian Leader as the recipient of the 2021 NAJA Elias Boudinot Free Press Award, which recognizes a publication or media outlet that has shown dedication and commitment to upholding … More NAJA selects Haskell Indian Leader as 2021 NAJA Elias Boudinot Free Press Award recipient

Haskell President rescinds directive that violated student press freedom

January 21, 2021

The leadership of Haskell Indian Nations University has rescinded an October order barring The Indian Leader editor Jared Nally from engaging in basic news gathering practices. NORMAN, Oklahoma — On Oct. 26, 2020, The Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) joined the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) … More Haskell President rescinds directive that violated student press freedom

NAJA calls on Haskell University to stop threatening student reporters, respect press freedom

October 26, 2020

The Native American Journalists Association calls on Haskell Indian Nations University president Ronald Graham to stop intimidating student journalists and respect press freedom. President Graham’s attempts to silence Jared Nally, the award-winning editor-in-chief at The Indian Leader, Haskell’s student newspaper, disrespects protected free speech and press freedom. NAJA demands Haskell officials take immediate action to … More NAJA calls on Haskell University to stop threatening student reporters, respect press freedom