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NABJ Announces 2025 Convention Co-Chairs and Theme
Washington, DC | 3 weeks 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, Excelle...
NABJ Congratulates Rashida Jones on Historic Tenure at MSNBC
Washington, DC | 1 month ago
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) congratulates longtime member Rashida Jones on her remarkable tenure and barrier-breaking impact as the first Black woman to lead MSNBC as president. When Jones was named to the role in 2021, she became the first Black woman executive to run a major cable news network. As president, according to NBCUniversal, she was responsible for oversight of all programming, digital expansion, new businesses, editorial units, business development, and technical operations.
Reflecting on the Recent Passings of NABJ Family and Friends
Washington, DC | 1 month ago
This fall and winter have been a time of transition for the NABJ family and our colleagues in the industry. We’ve lost several Black journalists, communicators, and media leaders while balancing various traumas as a community. While we are a resilient people, it's important to take time to reflect and remember. We extend heartfelt condolences to everyone in our community and the families and loved ones impacted by a recent loss. Our support is with our members and others as they navigate these times.
NABJ Announces 2025 Leadership Academy Cohort
Washington, DC | 2 months 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 News Group, trains NABJ members working in broadcast, print, and digital who are current news and media managers—or those interested in transitioning to leadership roles—to ascend to the executive suite. Training occurs year-round and during NABJ’s Annual Convention, featuring discipline-specific modules and career development sessions.
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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.
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Support our 50th Anniversary Fund here: bit.ly/SupportNABJ50.
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Watch the trailer to our 50th anniversary documentary premiering in 2025 here: New Teaser Release.
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| Part Time Graphic Designer | Illinois WLS-TV News - ABC 7 Eyewitness News Chicago | Chicago |
| Development Officer, Institutional Giving (Temporary) | Minnesota American Public Media Group | St. Paul |
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| Graphics Intern, Scientific American | New York Nature | New York |
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| Political Reporter | New York TPM Media LLC | New York |
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