President's Message: Support NABJ as we build for the future
As 2018 comes to a close, consider a
gift to the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) as part of your year-end giving. NABJ has made progress in 2018 in multiple arenas and has furthered many elements of our industry recognized
NABJ Strategic Plan 2017-2020. The organization continues to advocate for black journalists, and journalists of color. NABJ is also on the front lines working to ensure fair coverage of black and minority communities, to hold the powerful accountable, and to protect press freedom. Read the entire Dec. 28, 2018 NABJ President's message
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Happy Founders Day, NABJ!
On this date in 1975, a group of esteemed black journalists came together to form the National Association of Black Journalists. Today, the NABJ boasts about 4,000 members worldwide. The association advocates for and on behalf of black journalists, and for fair and balanced coverage of communities of color. NABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the nation. NABJ is grateful for the 44 men and women who formed our beloved association. Their legacy carries on today.
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#NABJ19 Registration is Now Open!
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Update: Police Confirm Identity of NABJ Member Ray Taliaferro
Washington, D.C. (Dec. 3, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) says Paducah, Kentucky police have now confirmed that a body found Sunday afternoon is that of NABJ member and former radio host Ray Taliaferro. Two teenagers found the body in a wooded area near the stadium about a mile from where he was last seen November 10.
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NABJ Leads First-Ever Reporting Mission to Asia
Delegation reports from China on trade, reform, poverty alleviation and innovation
NABJ members at the Great Wall in Beijing, China.
Shanghai, China (Dec. 3, 2018) - A delegation of National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) members is wrapping up a week-long reporting project in China covering innovation, trade and reform as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced progress at the G20 Summit in resolving trade disputes between the two countries. The delegation of 12 seasoned and emerging journalists visited Beijing, Anhui Province and Shanghai.
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NABJ Applauds CNN White House Credential Reinstatement
Washington, D.C. (Nov. 16, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) applauds the court order reinstating the White House press credential of CNN's Jim Acosta. Federal Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a temporary restraining order prompting the immediate reinstatement while other issues are determined in subsequent litigation. CNN reacted favorably to what is at least a temporary victory.
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NABJ Contributes to Freedom Forum Institute's Power Shift Summit 2.0
Washington, D.C. (Nov. 15, 2018) -- On Jan. 15, 2019, the Freedom Forum Institute's
Power Shift Project will convene the Power Shift Summit 2.0 at the Newseum. The summit will gather invited leaders across journalism and the media industry to focus on #MeToo and the media one year later.
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NABJ Announces 2018 NABJ Les Payne Reporting Trip to China Student Scholarships
From left to right: Christiana Ford, Shannon Simmons, Shayla Simmons, Belynda Wesley, and Kyla Wright
Washington, D.C. (Nov. 13, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the 2018 NABJ Les Payne Reporting Trip to China scholarship.
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NABJ Appalled by President Trump's Continued Disrespect of African-American
Women Journalists and Journalists in General
Washington, D.C. (Nov. 9, 2018) -- President Donald Trump rejected National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) member and CNN White House reporter Abby Phillip's question today as "stupid" on national television. Phillip asked the President if he wanted acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to "rein in Mueller," referring to Robert Mueller the special counsel investigating possible Russian influence in the 2016 election. Whitaker has been critical of the Mueller investigation.
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NABJ Calls for Reinstatement of Reporter's White House Credentials
Washington, D.C. (Nov. 8, 2018) --President Donald Trump's behavior at Wednesday's post-election news conference was unwarranted and unacceptable.
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Poynter, NABJ Announce the 2018 Diversity Leadership Class
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2018) - The Poynter Institute and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are pleased to announce the 2018 class for the Poynter-NABJ Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media, a transformative leadership program for journalists of color.
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Firing of Megyn Kelly is Warranted, says NABJ
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 25, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is monitoring reports that Megyn Kelly's recent offensive comments about blackface Halloween costumes have led to some changes at NBC.
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NABJ mourns Founder Vince Sanders
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 17, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of founder Vince Sanders, who died Oct. 10 in Longwood, Florida, according to his wife Joyce Sanders. He was 83.
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#NABJ19 Hotels are Now Accepting Reservations
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) room block at the host hotel for the 2019 Convention & Career Fair is now open. Due to overwhelming interest, we know the host hotel and nearby hotel will sell out. If it's important for you to be in the host hotel, do not delay in making your reservations. The NABJ board, staff and South Florida Association of Black Journalists are excited to welcome you to Miami from Aug. 7-11, 2019.
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Our new Region 2 Director
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 15, 2018) -- NABJ President Sarah Glover appoints Sia Nyorkor as the NABJ Region II Director 2018-20.
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NABJ Reporting Trip to China Travel Update
Washington, D.C. (Sept. 25, 2018) -- So far, dozens of NABJers have expressed interest in participating in the 2018 NABJ Les Payne Reporting Trip to China, a phenomenal opportunity for members to provide news coverage from Asia. The trip honors Les Payne, NABJ founder and the fourth president of NABJ, for his revolutionary work to introduce NABJ members and students to foreign reporting experiences.
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NABJ Students Go to China
At least three students will be chosen by the National Association of Black Journalists for an incredible all expenses-paid trip to China as part of the NABJ Les Payne Reporting Trip to China for international reporting and training. The students will be part of a delegation of NABJ members traveling from Nov. 24-Dec. 4, 2018.
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NABJ Celebrates the Unveiling of Alice Allison Dunnigan Statue at the Newseum
A 1947 photograph of Alice Allison Dunnigan is the inspiration for the statue (left).
Washington, D.C. (Sept. 19, 2018) -- A life-sized bronze statue of Alice Allison Dunnigan, the first African-American woman to receive credentials to cover the White House and Congress, will be unveiled at the Newseum on Friday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m.
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NABJ Mourns the Loss of Ken Smikle of Target Market News
Washington, D.C. (September 14, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of Ken Smikle, a journalist and leading authority on marketing and media aimed at African-American audiences.
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NABJ Applauds Jericka Duncan for Watchdog #MeToo Reporting
Washington, D.C. (Sept. 13, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) hails CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan for her reporting on #MeToo allegations under tough circumstances at her network this week.
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