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NABJ News

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

Washington, DC | 3 days 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 | 6 days 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.

NABJ Congratulates Rashida Jones on Historic Tenure at MSNBC

Washington, DC | 2 months 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.

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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!

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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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Principal Counsel, Business and Regulatory Affairs Illinois Weigel Broadcsting Co. Chicago
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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!
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🔴Welcome to Atlanta, #NABJPRInstitute attendees! Be sure to review your event guide before we start the day here
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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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Join the #NABJ Investigative Task Force for "Shielding the Truth: How to Acquire Tough-To-Get Records and Bulletproof Your Investigation" tonight, Feb 25, 2025 at 7 PM ET! bit.ly/4gJudxK
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) met with NBCUniversal’s head of diversity....
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 ...

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