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Washington, DC | 7 days ago

NABJ Statement on Firings of More CBS Execs After Investigation

Two more CBS executives have been released due to the compan...
Washington, DC | 7 days ago

Katrice Hardy Makes History as First Black Journalist, Woman to Be Exec Editor at Dallas Morning News

NABJ congratulates longtime member Katrice Hardy, who has be...
Washington, DC | 1 week ago

NABJ Issues Statement on Maria Taylor's Departure, Developments at ESPN

Today’s news that talented sports analyst and primary NBA ...
Washington, DC | 3 weeks ago

NABJ Calls for Meeting with Disney Heads After Treatment of ESPN’s Maria Taylor Reveals Toxic Culture of Bias

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Washington, DC | 3 weeks ago

NABJ Celebrates Appointment of Johnny Green as CBS News and Television Stations’ New York President and GM

Proud NABJ member Johnny Green Jr. was appointed president a...
Washington, DC | 4 weeks ago

Members: Join the NABJ Producer and Editors Databases

We believe it is imperative that NABJ creates a pipeline for...
Washington, DC | 1 month ago

Preview: Countdown to #NABJ21 Convention! Register Now!

The countdown is on! We’re almost two months away from t...
Washington, DC | 2 months ago

Applications Open for NABJ's Entrepreneur Academy

Applications for NABJ's Entrepreneur Academy | Powered by C...
Washington, DC | 2 months ago

The History of NABJ's LGBTQ+ Task Force Part 1

In 2005, the National Association of Black Journalists made ...
Washington, DC | 2 months ago

Video Release - George Floyd: One Year Later

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and its...
Washington, DC | 2 months ago

NABJ, CZI Award Nearly $90K in Black Press Grants, Still Accepting Applications

Black freelancers and producers, as well as Black-owned prin...
Washington, DC | 2 months ago

NABJ Statement on UNC Tenure Status of Nikole Hannah-Jones

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) anxious...
Washington, DC | 2 months ago

A Statement from the NABJ Board on Mayor Lightfoot’s Message to the Media

The mayor notes that she is disturbed about the overwhelming...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

NABJ Roundup Monthly Newsletter – May 2021

Read the May 2021 issue of the NABJ Roundup Newsletter ......
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

NABJ Congratulates President Tucker on Three Murrow Awards

The NABJ family congratulates our President Dorothy Tucker w...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

The State of NABJ: A Message From the President

Amid COVID-19 challenges, together we are successfully navig...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

#NABJ21 Convention Registration Now Open!

Registration for the annual NABJ Convention & Career Fair is...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

NABJ Responds to HFPA Plan to Overhaul Organization, Include More Black Journalists

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has announced...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

Alcindor’s Appointment as Washington Week Moderator Keeps Ifill’s Legacy Alive

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) applaud...
Washington | 3 months ago

Longtime NABJ Member Kevin Merida Named LA Times Executive Editor

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is cele...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

NABJ Announces 2021 Convention and Awards Chairs

With the theme of “Navigating a Digital World – United b...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

25 Years of Impact: Veronique Dodson’s Work for NABJ Has Played a Vital Role in its Growth

In 1995, after being referred by a friend, Veronique Dodson ...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

Joint Statement: Freedom of the Press Covering Protests in Minnesota

We are concerned about reports on April 13 that the Minnesot...
Washington, DC | 4 months ago

It's Official: Kim Godwin Makes History as First Black Executive, First Black Woman to Head ABC News

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) congrat...
Washington, DC | 4 months ago

NABJ Statement on Possible Appointment of Kim Godwin as ABC News President

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is awar...
Washington, DC | 4 months ago

Departure of CBS Execs Dunn and Friend Must Only Be the Beginning of Eliminating Toxic Culture

In an email to staff on Wednesday, April 7, CBS’s CEO Geor...
Washington, DC | 4 months ago

NABJ’s LGBTQ+ Task Force Announces New Scholarship Named After Trailblazing Trans Journalist Monica Roberts 

As communities worldwide celebrate transgender and non-binar...
Washington, DC | 4 months ago

Sandra Dawson Long Weaver Tapped to Coordinate NABJ-CZI Black Press Grant Program

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is plea...
Washington, DC | 4 months ago

NABJ Condemns Racist, Sexist Behavior of Cumulus Radio Host Rob Lederman

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) condemn...
Washington, DC | 4 months ago

NABJ, HFPA Held Productive Meeting on Diversity & Inclusion Changes

On March 18, representatives from the National Association o...
Washington, DC | 4 months ago

NABJ Denounces Anti-Asian Racism and Attacks

NABJ and other journalism groups join in denouncing the viol...
Washington, DC | 5 months ago

NABJ Mourns the Loss of Founding Executive Director Paul H. Brock

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns ...
Washington, DC | 5 months ago

2021 NABJ-Verizon Media Multimedia Fellowship

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is part...
Washington, DC | 5 months ago

HFPA Agrees to Meet with NABJ to Help Increase Diversity

During the Golden Globes Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press...
Washington, DC | 5 months ago

NABJ Roundup Monthly Newsletter - March 2021

Read the March 2021 issue of the NABJ Roundup Newsletter ......
Washington, DC | 5 months ago

NABJ Launches “The Black Press Grant Program” to Sponsor Freelance Reporters and Producers

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will pr...
Washington, DC | 6 months ago

NABJ Calls on AT&T to Hire a Black News Executive to Lead CNN in 2022

With Jeff Zucker’s decision to leave CNN at the end of 202...
Washington, DC | 6 months ago

NABJ Celebrates Journalist Mahmoud Hussein’s Freedom from Egyptian Prison

Over the weekend, the National Association of Black Journali...
Washington, DC | 6 months ago

NABJ Calls on Disney to Appoint First Black ABC News President 

In the history of television, no African American has ever r...
Washington, DC | 6 months ago

NABJ Launches Media Industry Alerts Form for Diversity, Inclusion Issues

If you are aware of incidents, problems or issues of concern...
Washington, DC | 6 months ago

NABJ Applauds CBS Placing Two Executives on Admin Leave, Calls for NDA Releases

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Board o...
Washington, DC | 6 months ago

NABJ Meets with CBS on Allegations of Racism, Calls for Firing of Two Executives

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) met Sun...
Washington, DC | 6 months ago

NABJ Celebrates the Life & Legacy of Former President Bryan Monroe, Services Scheduled Jan. 19

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is cele...
Washington | 7 months ago

NABJ Announces 2021 Virtual Convention Dates

The National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) Boar...
Washington, DC | 7 months ago

Global Communicator Magazine Honors NABJ President Dorothy Tucker

Global Communicator Magazine honored NABJ President Dorothy ...
Washington, DC | 7 months ago

Insurrectionists Who Attacked Media Must Be Held Accountable

The dangerous behavior and violence by the insurrectionists ...
Washington, DC | 7 months ago

NABJ Issues Security Advisory for Journalists in Wake of Capitol Insurrection

s journalists continue to be targets of extremists, it is re...
Washington, DC | 7 months ago

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

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) condemn...
Washington | 7 months ago

NYU Journalism-NABJ Scholarship Announced

NYU Journalism-NABJ scholarship  announced....
Washington | 7 months ago

NABJ Roundup Newsletter - December 2020

Read the December 2020 issue of the NABJ Roundup Newsletter ...
Washington, DC | 7 months ago

NABJ Issues Thumbs Down to Cleveland Plain Dealer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

During its 2020 Virtual Awards on December 19, 2020, NABJ an...
Washington | 8 months ago

Reuters, Newmark Grad School of Journalism, NABJ Partner for Scholarship-Internship

In a new partnership with Reuters, CUNY’s Newmark Graduate...
Washington, DC | 8 months ago

NABJ Celebrates 45 Years Live on Dec. 12 (Video Playback Available)

Founders, members and special guests of the National Associa...
Washington | 8 months ago

NABJ Announces Jennifer Holliday as 2020 Virtual Awards Featured Performer and DJ Andre Mack as Live Afterparty Host

Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Jennifer Holliday wi...
Washington | 8 months ago

Facebook, NABJ Partner to Promote Diversity in Fact-Checking Industry with New Fellowship

Facebook, NABJ Partner to Promote Diversity in Fact-Checking...
Washington, DC | 8 months ago

NABJ Offers New Fellowships with Partners Narratively and Insider, Inc. Apply by Dec. 12 & 14

New NABJ Fellowships with Narratively and Insider, Inc....
Washington | 8 months ago

The NABJ Roundup Newsletter November 2020

Read the November 2020 issue of the NABJ Roundup Newsletter...
Washington | 9 months ago

NABJ Virtual Awards to Stream December 19

The hosts that will help NABJ recognize the winners of its 2...
Washington | 9 months ago

Apply for Scholarships, Fellowships, Multimedia Shortcourse

NABJ students can now apply, by December 12, 2020, for the f...
Washington, DC | 10 months ago

NABJ is Hiring an Executive Editor for News Content

NABJ is looking for a contractor to hire as an Executive Edi...
Washington, DC | 10 months ago

NABJ RoundUp: September 2020: Convention Rewind

Check out our recap of the #NABJNAHJ20 Convention & Care...
Washington, DC | 11 months ago

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

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Board o...
Washington, DC | 11 months ago

NABJ & Sports Task Force Appalled at Treatment of Maria Taylor

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the...
Washington, DC | 11 months ago

Chelsea Fuller Appointed to NABJ Board as Media-Related Representative

Today, President Dorothy Tucker announced the appointment of...
Washington, D.C. | 11 months ago

Kathy Chaney Appointed NABJ VP-Print, Sia Nyorkor Returns as Region II Director

WASHINGTON -- National Association of Black Journalists (NAB...
Washington, D.C. | 11 months ago

Four New NABJ Board Members Elected on Aug. 7 During #NABJNAHJ20 Convention

Four New NABJ Board Members Elected on Aug. 7 During #NABJNA...
Washington, D.C. | 12 months ago

2020 Elections Results

2020 Elections Results...
Washington, DC | 12 months ago

Black and Hispanic Journalists Examine the Criminal Justice System & COVID-19

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the criminal justice reform mo...
Washington, DC | 12 months ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden Addresses Pressing Issues with Black and Hispanic Journalists at Virtual Convention

Eager to address issues confronting the African American and...
Washington, DC | 12 months ago

VIDEO RELEASE: Chance the Rapper Raps with NABJ President Dorothy Tucker About George Floyd, Racial Injustice and COVID-19

Rapper and activist Chance the Rapper said George Floyd’s ...
Washington, D.C. | 12 months ago

NABJ-NAHJ to Spotlight Changemakers in Criminal Justice Reform During 2020 W.E.B. Du Bois Plenary

Today, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) ...
Washington, DC | 12 months ago

A Message from NABJ Executive Director Drew Berry

Because of new financial strategies, a plethora of new and e...
Washington, DC | 12 months ago

TIPS FOR NAVIGATING #NABJNAHJ20

Thank you for registering for the #NABJNAHJ20 Virtual Conven...
Online | 1 year ago

NABJ-NAHJ Convention Schedule Now Available

NABJ-NAHJ Convention Schedule Now Available...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

NABJ Congratulates 2020 Fellowship, Internship and Scholarship Recipients

NABJ awards fellowships, internships and scholarships annual...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

NABJ, EHRP Announce the Winners of COVID-19 and the Black Community Storytelling Grants

The National Association of the Black Journalists (NABJ) and...
WASHINGTON | 1 year ago

NABJ Statement on Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct at ESSENCE, Okayplayer and Others

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is dish...
WASHINGTON | 1 year ago

NABJ Statement on Black Sports Online and Inappropriate Conduct Accusations

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is disa...
WASHINGTON | 1 year ago

NABJ-NAHJ Virtual Convention Registration Now Open

Registration for the first-ever NABJ-NAHJ Virtual Convention...
WASHINGTON | 1 year ago

NABJ Appalled at Allegations of Racism at ABC News

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is appa...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

Mark Cuban Donates $100K to NABJ COVID-19 Relief Efforts

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

NABJ Statement on Capitalizing Black and Other Racial Identifiers

For the last year, the National Association of Black Journal...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

NABJ Disturbed by Silencing of Voices at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is grea...
WASHINGTON | 1 year ago

NABJ Inspires Black Men with Special Virtual Event This Saturday

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), in par...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

Video Statement: Journalism is Not a Crime

NABJ is appalled and angered by the actions of law enforceme...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

NABJ Statement on the Arrest of CNN's Omar Jimenez and Crew Members

The National Association of Black Journalists(NABJ) condemns...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

Read the May NABJ RoundUp Newsletter

The May NABJ Roundup Newsletter is now available....
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

President's Corner: The News Needs Us

The news never stops. Papers are printed. Stories uploaded....
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

#NABJElections: Candidates Answer Our Questions

In my first six months: I will establish an instructional co...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

#NABJElections: Candidates Answer Our Questions

WASHINGTON -- National Association of Black Journalists (NAB...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

Special Feature: NABJ’s New Voyage – the 2020 Convention

Star Trek actors William Shatner, Nichelle Nichols and the l...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

NABJ Pulls Out of Webinar, Cites Distraction to Priorities

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is comm...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

#NABJNAHJ20 Will Be A Virtual Convention in August 2020

Breaking news! We can now announce that the NABJ-NAHJ 2020 ...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

The April 2020 NABJ Roundup Newsletter is Online

The April 2020 edition of The NABJ Roundup Newsletter is ava...
Washington, D.C. | 1 year ago

NABJ Announces ESPN’s Michael Wilbon as Honorary 2020 Convention Chair

WASHINGTON (April 13, 2020) – National Association of Blac...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

Supporting Our Members During COVID-19 & Convention Updates

Greetings NABJ Family & Friends: I truly miss my NABJ f...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

Statement on President’s Treatment of Journalists During Coronavirus Briefings

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is appa...
Washin | 1 year ago

NABJ Joins NFOIC & 130 Plus Orgs to Sign Statement on Government Coronavirus Emergency Transparency

132 organizations (including NABJ) have signed a statement t...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

NABJ Joins AAJA, Other Groups in Denouncing Racism Aimed at Asian Americans During Coronavirus

The Asian American Journalists Association, along with our f...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

NABJ Joins AAJA, Other Groups in Denouncing Racism Aimed at Asian Americans During Coronavirus

The following statement was issued by our colleagues at AAJA...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

NABJ + Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship

Getty Images and the National Association of Black Journalis...
Washington, DC | 1 year ago

Coronavirus Update: NABJ Regional Conferences Postponed, We’re Still Preparing for Convention

As a result of concerns surrounding the Coronavirus, we, unf...
Washington, D.C. | 1 year ago

Coronavirus Update: NABJ Regional Conferences Postponed, We’re Still Preparing for Convention

Dear NABJ Members and Supporters: As a result of concern...
Washington, D.C. | 1 year ago

NABJ Events: Monitoring Coronavirus Developments

Dear NABJ Members and Event Attendees, We are monitoring...
Washington, D.C. | 1 year ago

NABJ, Journalism Groups Met with ViacomCBS Diversity & Inclusion Exec

WASHINGTON (Feb. 17, 2020) --The National Association of Bla...
Washington, D.C. | 1 year ago

NABJ, NAHJ, AAJA, NLGJA to Meet with ViacomCBS

WASHINGTON (February 7, 2020) – The National Association o...
Washington, D.C. | 1 year ago

NABJ Participates in Gwen Ifill Stamp Unveiling

NABJ President Dorothy Tucker delivered remarks before a nat...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ, Renowned Professor Survey How Black Journalists Are Treated in America

In 1988, Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication ...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

#NABJNAHJ20 Convention Registration Now Open!

The #NABJNAHJ20 Convention & Career Fair is the premier venu...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

Leisa Richardson and Walter Smith-Randolph Named #NABJNAHJ20 Program Chairs

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has ann...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ, Renowned Professor Survey How Black Journalists Are Treated in America

WASHINGTON (Jan. 20, 2020)–In 1988, Cronkite School of Jou...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

Dr. Syb Brown and Cherri Gregg, Esq. Named NABJ Co-Chairs for 2020 Convention

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has nam...
Washington, DC | 2 years ago

Veteran Sports Journalist Roscoe Nance Passes

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns ...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

#NABJNAHJ20 Convention Registration Now Open!

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Washington, DC | 2 years ago

NABJ, NAHJ Announce 2020 Convention & Career Fair Theme and Logo

WASHINGTON (Jan. 10, 2020) –The National Association of Bl...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

Statement on the Passing of Legend June Bacon-Bercey

"June Bacon-Bercey was the personification of the word trail...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Launches Each 1 Reach 1 Membership Drive

NABJ President Dorothy Tucker is launching the "Each 1 Re...
WASHINGTON, D.C. | 2 years ago

A Message from the NABJ President

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) continu...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

2020 NABJ Hall of Fame and Special Honors Nominations Open

NABJ's most coveted awards honor the groundbreaking accom...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

Overflow Hotel Opens for #NABJNAHJ20

Dear Members: As of today at 1 p.m., here is the latest...
Washington, DC | 2 years ago

#NABJNAHJ20 Convention Hotel Reservations Updates

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS MESSAGE!...
Washington, DC | 2 years ago

#NABJNAHJ20 Host Hotel Update

We opened the room block for members for the first time this...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

#NABJNAHJ20 Hotel Reservations Now Open

#NABJNAHJ20 Hotel Reservations OVERFLOW HOTEL NOW OPEN!!!...
WASHINGTON, D.C. | 2 years ago

CNN Takes Another Step in the Right Direction NABJ Continues Call for Civil Rights Audit

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Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ and NFL Partner on Summer Internship Program

Joint summer internship program offers opportuniti...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Calls for Action in Fight for Press Freedom and Journalists Protection

NABJ Calls for Action in Fight for Press Freedom and Journal...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Mourns the Loss of Hall of Famer Garth C. Reeves Sr.

Mr. Garth C. Reeves, Sr. The National Association of...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

A Statement from NABJ on Charles Barkley's Comments and Actions

A Statement from NABJ on Charles Barkley's Comments and Acti...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Disheartened by KNWA/FOX24 Reporter Receiving Jail Time

11/20/19 8:54 p.m. UPDATE: From NABJ President Dorothy T...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

Statement Regarding Alexi McCammond Tweets

Alexi McCammond's honor as NABJ's "Emerging Journalist of th...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

The Daily Northwestern: An Opportunity for Growth

I am impressed with The Daily Northwestern Editor Troy Closs...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ, Medill, Reuters partner for new scholarship program

Northwestern University, in partnership with Reuters and Nat...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

Why NABJ is Not Headed to Philly in 2025 and a Family Reminder

Updated Nov. 7, 2019 at 11:25 a.m. Dear NABJ Family: ...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Announces 2023-2026 Convention Locations

They are: 2023 - Birmingham 2024 - Chicago 2025 - C...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Board Launches Day of Advocacy to Promote #MediaDiversity in LA

Before kicking off its fall meeting in Los Angeles, the Nat...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Mourns the Loss of U.S. Rep. Conyers

John Conyers official photo (cropped).jpg The National A...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Salutes the Life and Legacy of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings

Elijah Cummings NABJ Salutes the Life and Legacy ...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ President Announces Kathy Chaney as Journal Editor and a New Monthly Newsletter

WASHINGTON (Oct. 16, 2019)–National Association of Black J...
Washington, DC | 2 years ago

NABJ Congratulates Our 2019 Scholarship Recipients

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) congrat...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Urges Comcast, Supreme Court Not to Dismantle Civil Rights Protections

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) joins t...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

Atkinson Elevated as EP at CNN

Image result for emily atkinson cnn Wolf Blitzer/Twitter ...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Celebrates the Life of William H. Lee, Ph.D

The National Association of Black Journalists (NAB...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

Celebrating Excellence: The Winners of NABJ's Salute to Excellence & Their Work

View the winners of NABJ's 2019 Salute to Excellence Awards ...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

Brian Jones Departs FOX Business Network

Brian Jones Departs FOX Business Network Related ima...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ President Dorothy Tucker Addresses KOCO-TV Anchor Comparing Black Co-Anchor to Gorilla

"NABJ has already reached out to Hearst, the owners of KOCO-...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Remembers Veteran Memphis Journalist Donna Davis

NABJ Remembers Veteran Memphis Journalist Donna Davis NAB...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Extends Condolences to the Edwards Family

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) extends...
Washington, D.C. | 2 years ago

NABJ Mourns the Loss of Veteran New Orleans Anchor Nancy Parker

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 16, 2019) –The National Associat...
Washington, DC | 2 years ago

NABJ Names Karen Attiah 2019 Journalist of the Year

Bold, fearless and timely” are words used by fellow journa...
Washington, DC | 2 years ago

NABJ Names Alexi McCammond 2019 Emerging Journalist of the Year

Within a few months of joining Axios in 2017, Alexi McCammon...
Washington, D.C. | 11 years ago

NABJ Elects Dorothy Tucker as the 22nd President to Lead the Association

MIAMI (Aug. 9, 2019)--The National Association of Black Jour...
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Industry and Member News

Washington, DC | 3 days ago

Jackie Jones Appointed to Lead Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication, Beginning New Era

Following a national search, Pulitzer Prize-winning journali...
Washington, DC | 3 days ago

Maria Taylor Joins NBC Sports After ESPN Exit, Makes Early Olympics Appearance

Via Variety: Sportscaster Maria Taylor has moved into a new ...
Washington, DC | 7 days ago

Katrice Hardy Makes History as First Black Journalist, Woman to Be Exec Editor at Dallas Morning News

NABJ congratulates longtime member Katrice Hardy, who has be...
Washington, DC | 1 week ago

Maria Douglas Reeve Makes History as First Black Top Editor of Houston Chronicle

NABJ congratulates longtime member Maria Douglas Reeve, who ...
Washington, DC | 2 months ago

Longtime NABJ Member Paula Madison Part of Development Team for Limited Scripted Series Inspired by Vincent Chin Story

Through an exclusive agreement with the Chin Estate and Hele...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

CNN Promotes Straight, Russ to VP Roles

NABJ Congratulates Cathy Straight and Ellen Russ, who have b...
Washington, DC | 3 months ago

NABJ Congrats – March/April 2021

Description#NABJCongrats - The list will be updated througho...
Washington, DC | 4 months ago

2020 NABJ Ethel Payne Fellowship Recipient Melissa Noel Publishes Reporting in ESSENCE

With support from the National Association of Black Journali...
Washington, DC | 5 months ago

NABJ Mourns the Loss of Founding Executive Director Paul H. Brock

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns ...
Washington, DC | 5 months ago

HFPA Agrees to Meet with NABJ to Help Increase Diversity

During the Golden Globes Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press...
Washington, DC | 6 months ago

NABJ Congrats - January/February 2021

#NABJCongrats - The list will be updated throughout the mont...
Washington, DC | 6 months ago

NABJ Applauds Chicago Tribune, Industry Shift on Publishing Mug Shots

The Chicago Tribune announced changes to its guidelines for ...
Washington, DC | 7 months ago

Rick Christie Makes History as New Executive Editor at Palm Beach Post

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Washington, DC | 7 months ago

2020 Salute to Excellence Winners

2020 Salute to Excellence Winners...
Washington, DC | 7 months ago

Lisa Nicole Matthews Elected 114th National Press Club President

Members of the National Press Club elected longtime NABJ mem...
Washington, DC | 8 months ago

Shirley Carswell Named Executive Director of the Dow Jones News Fund

The Dow Jones News Fund announced the appointment of Shirley...
Washington, DC | 8 months ago

NABJ Congrats - December 2020

#NABJCongrats - The list will be updated throughout the mont...
Washington, DC | 8 months ago

Longtime NABJ Member Rashida Jones Promoted to MSNBC President

NBCUniversal, the media company that has been celebrated for...
Washington, DC | 8 months ago

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

Recently, the Miami Herald made a commitment to name a high-...
Washington | 8 months ago

Jericka Duncan, Adriana Diaz Named Anchors of the CBS WEEKEND NEWS

CBS News has named national correspondent Jericka Duncan and...
Chicago | 8 months ago

Largest African American Digital Archive Convenes Influential Leaders to Stem the Loss of Black History

The HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest African American v...
Washington, DC | 8 months ago

NABJ Co-Founder John C. White Passes

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns ...
Washington, DC | 9 months ago

Statement on ESPN Layoffs

We realize that economic conditions many times drive numerou...
ARLINGTON, Va. | 9 months ago

POLITICO + NABJ Announce Fellows Program Partnership

POLITICO today announced the launch of a competitive program...
Washington, DC | 9 months ago

NABJ Mourns the Loss of Longtime Member Karyn Collins

NABJ mourns the loss of longtime member Karyn Collins. Fello...
Washington, DC | 9 months ago

Galen Gordon Named SVP for Talent Strategy and Development at ABC

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) gives m...
Washington, DC | 10 months ago

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

A Message from President Dorothy Tucker...
Washington, DC | 10 months ago

On President Trump's Continued Attacks on the Press

In a time where civil rights and human rights are under atta...
Washington, DC | 11 months ago

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

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Board o...
Washington, DC | 11 months ago

NABJ & Sports Task Force Appalled at Treatment of Maria Taylor

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the...
Washington, DC | 11 months ago

Chelsea Fuller Appointed to NABJ Board as Media-Related Representative

Today, President Dorothy Tucker announced the appointment of...
Washington, DC | 11 months ago

Management Hires and Promotions of NABJ Members - 2020

The National Association of Black Journalists congratulates ...
Washington, DC | 11 months ago

NABJ Demands Meeting with Miami Herald to Discuss Diversity Issues

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has dem...
Washington, DC | 11 months ago

NABJ Applauds Gannett’s Diversity Commitment, Calls for Company to Specify Diversity Numbers

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) applaud...
WASHINGTON | 11 months ago

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