01/09/2021

NABJ Issues Security Advisory for Journalists in Wake of Capitol Insurrection

Dear Members and Supporters, As you know, these are dangerous times for our country and our profession, especially with the most recent violent physical attacks during […]
01/07/2021

NABJ Condemns Shameful Violence, Terrorism at U.S. Capitol, Calls for Protection of Journalists

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) condemns the senseless violence and rioting that occurred yesterday at the U.S. Capitol, as well as the shameful mistreatment […]
12/31/2020

Journalism Industry Responds to Floyd, Social Justice and NABJ Advocacy 

The tragic death of George Floyd continues to have a far-reaching impact on America. It fueled awareness of Black Lives Matter and a myriad of advocacy […]
12/07/2020

NABJ’s Advocacy Efforts Successful with The Miami Herald, Richardson Makes History

Recently, the Miami Herald made a commitment to name a high-ranking Black executive to its management team and they delivered. Today, we learned that The Herald […]
11/18/2020

NABJ Will Be a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Members, All Voices

  A little over a year ago,  I assumed the role of president of the National Association of Black Journalists. I’ve spent countless hours in conversations […]
11/10/2020

Statement on ESPN Layoffs

We realize that economic conditions many times drive numerous personnel issues. Black employees sometimes are disproportionately impacted by layoffs. We implore the company to be fair and […]
09/25/2020

Addressing Women’s Issues in Media, Launching a New Webinar Series

With just three months to go in 2020, I look back over this year and am proud of the work of our Board and members in […]
09/25/2020

On President Trump’s Continued Attacks on the Press

Reaction to Recent Rally Comments In a time where civil rights and human rights are under attack, it is critically important that we preserve and support […]
09/16/2020

NABJ, Black Male Media Project Issue Guidance on Reporting on Police Shootings, Criminal Records

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Board of Directors and the organization’s Black Male Media Project (BMMP) are urging newsrooms across America to make swift […]