02/17/2026

NABJ HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND JESSE JACKSON

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) joins the nation and the world in mourning the passing of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in […]
10/19/2025

NABJ MOURNS THE PASSING​ OF HALL OF FAMER MICHAEL DAYS

National Association of Black Journalists is saddened by the passing of Michael Days. Michael Days was an accomplished journalist and life member of NABJ. An award-winning […]
09/25/2025

NABJ REMEMBERS LEGENDARY JOURNALIST BELVA DAVIS

NABJ mourns the passing of trailblazing journalist and 2008 NABJ Hall of Fame inductee Belva Davis, who broke barriers as the first Black woman television journalist […]
03/07/2025

The NABJ Family Mourns the Loss of Journalism Pioneer Walt Elder

  The NABJ family mourns the loss of pioneering journalist Walt Elder, who passed away on Feb. 22 at 81.   His legacy was honored at a […]
01/09/2025

Reflecting on the Recent Passings of NABJ Family and Friends

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, […]
01/08/2025

The NABJ Family Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Richard Parsons

The NABJ family celebrates the life and legacy of Richard D. Parsons, who died December 26, 2024, at age 76 after battling cancer. Parsons was a […]
11/06/2024

NABJ Remembers Chauncy Glover: A Champion for Youth, Community, and Compassionate Storytelling

  NABJ mourns the loss of beloved news anchor Chauncy Glover, who was honored with the NABJ Angelo B. Henderson Community Service Award in 2016 for […]
10/22/2024

The NABJ Family Mourns the Loss of 2019 Journalist of Distinction Mel Showers

The NABJ family is mourning the loss of 2019 Journalist of Distinction honoree Mel Showers. In the 1960s, Showers broke down barriers that paved the way for […]
06/26/2024

NABJ Mourns the Loss of Past President, Journalism Pioneer Mervin Aubespin

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is mourning the loss of Mervin “Merv” Aubespin, who dedicated his life to creating opportunities for Black journalists and […]