The National Office will be closed in observance of the holidays on December 25-26, 2024, and New Year’s Day.

Upcoming NABJ Conventions

Looking to join us for future NABJ conventions? Our event calendar here and our historical record of convention dates here will have the most up-to-date information.

NABJ Kicks Off the Road to Our 50th Anniversary

Founded on December 12, 1975, December 2024 marks NABJ’s 49th anniversary and the kickoff of our journey to the 50th celebration in 2025. We will celebrate all year and hold special events at our #NABJ25 Convention in Cleveland, along with a can’t-miss program in December 2025.

Stay tuned!

NABJ News

NABJ Announces 2025 Leadership Academy Cohort

Washington, DC | 4 days ago

Kicking off its fourth year, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Leadership Academy today announced its cohort members for the 2025 cycle. The Academy, powered by Disney and ABC ...

Congrats to NABJ's 2024 Fellows, Scholars, Grantees and Interns

Washington, DC | 5 days ago

Every year, hundreds of NABJ members apply for an opportunity to be awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships and premier internship and fellowship opportunities. NABJ is proud to announce its 2024 Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant, Internship, and Student Award recipients. Congratulations to all of our scholars and awardees!

NABJ Remembers Chauncy Glover: A Champion for Youth, Community, and Compassionate Storytelling

Washington, DC | 2 months ago

NABJ mourns the loss of beloved news anchor Chauncy Glover, who was honored with the NABJ Angelo B. Henderson Community Service Award in 2016 for his impact beyond journalism. Known nationally as a champion for mentoring youth and reinvesting in communities, Glover was also a past recipient of NABJ’s Salute to Excellence Award.

The NABJ Family Mourns the Loss of 2019 Journalist of Distinction Mel Showers

Washington, DC | 2 months ago

The NABJ family is mourning the loss of 2019 Journalist of Distinction honoree Mel Showers. In the 1960s, Showers broke down barriers that paved the way for Black journalists. He was one of the first Black anchors in the Mobile-Pensacola television market and the first Black journalist to anchor an evening newscast full-time at WKRG-TV.

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National Office Closed for Holiday Observance
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The National Office will be closed in observance of the holidays on December 25-26, 2024, and New Year’s Day.
December 25, 2024 8:00 am in 1 day
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NABJ Constitutional Amendments Proposal Form Opens for Members
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NABJ Constitutional Amendments Proposal Form Opens for Members. A link will be emailed to members.
January 3, 2025 12:00 am in 1 week
Posted by: kstewart
Board of Directors Winter Meeting (Virtual)
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NABJ 2025 Winter Board Meeting Save-the-Date Jan. 11, 2025 Registration Link Coming Soon!
January 11, 2025 12:00 am in 3 weeks
Posted by: kstewart
2025 NABJ Convention & Career Fair
Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland, OH United States
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 for […]
August 6, 2025 8:00 am in 8 months
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