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2025 NABJ Salute to Excellence Nominees Announced

Washington, DC | 7 days ago

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announces its nominees for the 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards.

NABJ Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees & Special Honors Recipients

Cleveland | 1 week ago

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is proud to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees and 2025 Special Honors recipients. Awards will be presented during the #NABJ25 Convention & Career Fair in Cleveland, Aug 6 – 10, 2025. The Hall of Fame Induction and Luncheon will be held Friday, Aug. 8, at 12 PM EDT. Special Honors will be announced during the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. ET, Hall of Fame Induction and Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 8 at 12 p.m. ET. and the Salute to Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 6:00 p.m. ET. Registration and ticket purchases for #NABJ25 events are available at NABJConvention.com.

Joint statement of journalist-support organizations on government attacks on press freedom 

Washington, DC | 1 week ago

Fair, accurate and independent reporting is essential to a functioning democracy. Without it, corruption and misinformation flourish. As organizations that champion journalists and the public’s right to know, we strongly condemn the campaign underway in Washington to penalize independent reporting on the government and its activities.

NABJ Calls for Meeting With KTLA After Use of Racist Term on Social Media 

Washington, DC | 1 month ago

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is investigating today’s KTLA social media post in which the N-word was posted standalone on the station’s account on X. The post was later removed, and KTLA claimed that the slur was published due to a “technical error” involving its language filters. NABJ’s Board of Directors has called for an immediate meeting with station leadership.

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2025 NABJ Convention & Career Fair Save the Date
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 12:00 am in 3 months
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NABJ’s 50th Anniversary
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Founded on December 12, 1975, December 2025 marks NABJ’s 50th anniversary. We will celebrate all year and hold special events at our #NABJ25 Convention in Cleveland […]
December 12, 2025 12:00 am in 7 months
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2026 NABJ Convention and Career Fair
Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA 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 the 2026 NABJ Convention and Career Fair.
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2027 NABJ Convention and Career Fair
Houston, Texas,
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Posted by: kstewart

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NABJ honors the life and legacy of Kenneth Walker, a pioneering journalist whose impact shaped the very fabric of our field.
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📣 NABJ Announces its nominees for the 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards.Winners will be announ....
📣 NABJ Announces its nominees for the 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards.
Winners will be announced during the Salute to Excellence Gala at the #NABJ25 Convention & Career Fair on Saturday, August 9 in Cleveland.
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Congratulations to the 2025 Special Honors Recipients & Finalists.Join us at the following event....
Congratulations to the 2025 Special Honors Recipients & Finalists.
Join us at the following events to recognize excellence in journalism, service, and leadership.
Wednesday, Aug. 6 – Opening Ceremony at 6 PM ET
Friday, Aug. 8 – Hall of Fame Luncheon at ...
Congratulations to the 2025 Special Honors Recipients & Finalists.Join us at the following event....
Congratulations to the 2025 Special Honors Recipients & Finalists.
Join us at the following events to recognize excellence in journalism, service, and leadership.
Wednesday, Aug. 6 – Opening Ceremony at 6 PM ET
Friday, Aug. 8 – Hall of Fame Luncheon at ...
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Congratulations to the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
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