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NABJ News

NABJ Announces 33rd Annual NABJ Multimedia Short Course Participants

Washington, DC | 1 day ago

NABJ congratulates our 33rd Annual NABJ Multimedia Short Course participants. Students representing universities and colleges nationwide will receive coaching and training from industry professional...

NABJ Addresses Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Rollbacks at Paramount/CBS and Apple

Washington, DC | 1 week ago

NABJ supports and stands with our members and all employees at Paramount/CBS as they resist the company's harmful rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

NABJ Issues Statement on Recent Changes at NBCUniversal

Washington, DC | 2 weeks ago

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) met with NBCUniversal’s head of diversity yesterday to discuss concerns about recent changes that have affected the Black voices seen and heard on air every day. While NBCUniversal leadership has assured us they are committed to elevating Black voices, we are disappointed by the removal of Joy Reid from her slot. Reid is a longtime journalist and host of The ReidOut, a major political commentary program.

NABJ Announces 2025 Convention Co-Chairs and Theme

Washington, DC | 1 month ago

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is headed to Cleveland this summer to host its annual Convention & Career Fair. Held Aug. 6-10, 2025, the theme, “Resilience, Advocacy, Excellence: Evolution of Our Voices,” will pay homage to NABJ’s 50th anniversary with special celebrations throughout the event. Helping bring the convention theme to life are three convention co-chairs with deep connections to the Cleveland community.

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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!

Calendar

2025 NABJ Basics Bootcamp
Texas Southern University, Houston, TX,
March 28-29, 2025  | Texas Southern University | 3100 Cleburne Street | Houston, TX Theme: Back to Basics, Back to Foundation NABJ’s Basics Bootcamp returns with […]
March 28, 2025 12:00 am in 3 weeks
Posted by: kstewart
2025 NABJ Region III Conference
Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina,
April 10-12, 2025 | Johnson C. Smith University | Charlotte, N.C. Theme: POWER FORWARD Join us for the NABJ Region III Conference, April 10-12, 2025, in […]
April 10, 2025 12:00 am in 1 month
Posted by: kstewart
2025 NABJ Region I Conference
Howard University, Washington, D.C.,
April 11-12, 2025 | Howard University | Washington, D.C. Theme: Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Journalism in Action The NABJ Region I Conference will be hosted by the […]
April 11, 2025 12:00 am in 1 month
Posted by: kstewart
2025 NABJ Emerging and Investigative Journalists Summit
The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, New York, NY,
April 26, 2025 | The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism | New York, NY Theme: Together We Rise Join the Young Black Journalists Task Force […]
April 26, 2025 12:00 am in 2 months
Posted by: kstewart

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One of the most powerful moments of the #NABJ23 Convention in Birmingham was visiting the histor....
One of the most powerful moments of the #NABJ23 Convention in Birmingham was visiting the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge. Our members and attendees paused to reflect on the courage of those who marched on March 7, 1965—risking everything in the ...
🔔 Join us March 28-29 in Houston! The #NABJBasics Bootcamp is back by popular demand, featuri....
🔔 Join us March 28-29 in Houston! The #NABJBasics Bootcamp is back by popular demand, featuring Tamron Hall as the keynote speaker. Attendees will learn and build skills that serve as foundations in news and media. Register online by March ...
IT’S TIME! 🥳 Members, colleagues, partners, and friends across industries—we can't wait t....
IT’S TIME! 🥳 Members, colleagues, partners, and friends across industries—we can't wait to welcome you to #Cleveland for #NABJ25 as we celebrate 50 years!
Convention 🎫 registration and 🏨 hotel booking are NOW open! Secure your spot today for the best ...
🔴Welcome to Atlanta, #NABJPRInstitute attendees! Be sure to review your event guide before we....
🔴Welcome to Atlanta, #NABJPRInstitute attendees! Be sure to review your event guide before we start the day here
@morehouse1867! (See your NABJ email.) Check in at 8 a.m. for your badge and join us at 8:45 a.m. for our welcome ...
Tomorrow is the big day! It's not too late to join us in #Atlanta for the #NABJPRInstitute, held....
Tomorrow is the big day! It's not too late to join us in #Atlanta for the #NABJPRInstitute, held at Morehouse College, our partner and host. You can register on-site. Check out our updated speaker roster! View the schedule and more ...
🟦 NABJ issues statement addressing DEI rollbacks at @workatparamount @cbstv and @apple▶️ ....
🟦 NABJ issues statement addressing DEI rollbacks at @workatparamount @cbstv and @apple
▶️ We're standing with members/employees resisting harmful DEI changes, engaging leadership on workforce concerns, and showing support as Apple shareholders reject DEI cutbacks.
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