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NABJ Issues Statement on Westword’s Egregious March Cover

Washington, DC | 23 hours ago

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is disappointed with the image created for Westword’s “Armed and Dangerous” cover. It projects an image of young Black men as criminals a...

NABJ Remembers Sarah-Ann Shaw: NABJ Pillar & Boston's First Black Woman TV Reporter

Washington, DC | 1 week ago

In the early days of NABJ, Sarah-Ann Shaw was among the brave group of journalists and communicators working tirelessly behind the scenes to create an organization that would serve as a voice and advocate for Black journalists nationwide. And while she passed away on March 21 at the age of 90, her work as one of the pillars of NABJ will forever live on. According to Co-founder Allison Davis, while Shaw’s name wasn’t on the charter roster listing the 44 founding members of NABJ that were present in D.C. on Dec. 12, 1975, she still played a critical role in designing a community that would fight for fairness in America’s newsrooms. 

NABJ Celebrates the Life and Legacy of James Washington, a Stalwart of the Black Press

Washington, D.C. | 2 weeks ago

A mentor, a teacher, a media mogul. This is how his former mentees and industry colleagues described James Washington when he was nominated for and received NABJ’s 2019 Legacy Award. NABJ selected Washington in recognition of the many barriers he broke across multiple industries and for the journalistic blueprints he left for others to follow. Washington passed away on April 2 at the age of 73, but his legacy of inspiration and impact will live on.

NABJ Appalled by Gray TV Affiliate KMOV’s Use of ‘Colored’ on Air

Washington, DC | 2 months ago

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is appalled and disappointed by a recent incident at KMOV, Gray Television’s affiliate in St. Louis. While teasing a story about Black homeowners and appraisals, an anchor referred to the homeowners as “colored.”

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NABJ Spring 2024 Board Meeting
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NABJ Spring Board of Directors Meeting April 26-27, 2024 Hilton Chicago Time Zone: Central BOARD AGENDA *** MEMBERS ONLY ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK BELOW. MEMBERSHIP STATUS WILL […]
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2024 NABJ Convention and Career Fair
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Join us for an extraordinary gathering filled with innovative programs, remarkable presenters and fantastic networking opportunities, as NABJ members, partners, colleagues and supporters come together in Chicago, Illinois for the 2024 NABJ Convention and Career Fair.
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Save the Date for When We Vote: Why it Matters – NABJxGroundTruth on Martha’s Vineyard
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Panel: “When We Vote: Why it Matters”  Free event. Open to the public. When: August 7, 2024, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Where: Union Chapel in Oak […]
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2025 NABJ Convention & Career Fair
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