CBS Miami has issued an apology for erroneous information posted in a story regarding the death of Trayvon Martin. Community members gathered Saturday in the Miami-Dade area in Trayvon’s honor and in memory of his death 11 years ago. The story erroneously noted: “It’s been 11...
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Rwandan authorities should allow an independent, impartial, and effective investigation, drawing on international expertise, into the death of John Williams Ntwali, a leading investigative journalist, 90 civil society organizations and media associations said today. Rwanda’s international partners should press the authorities to allow and cooperate fully with...
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Today, and this weekend, the news cycle will be traumatic. As his family, Memphis citizens, the Black community, and the nation continue to cope with the tragic murder of Tyre Nichols, footage of the horrific death is expected to be released soon. NABJ extends its deepest...
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On Thursday, January 26, NABJ President Dorothy Tucker participated in the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program event titled “Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists – Research and Investigation.” The event was held in Washington, D.C., and organized by World Learning. The event included participants from Portuguese-speaking countries...
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Message from the NABJ Black Press Grant Committee Black freelancers and producers, as well as Black-owned print, broadcast and digital outlets, received fast grants up to $10,000 from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) to support original and innovative...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is proud to host the Second Annual NABJ HBCYou Training Day on Feb. 25, 2023. The NABJ HBCYou Training Day is the largest annual outreach program for the NABJ HBCU Initiative. This event is open to students at all colleges and universities,...
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Program term extended to May 2023. Up to $10K in Grants Available! Apply Now! NABJ is offering grant funding to support freelance reporters and producers at Black-owned print, broadcast, and digital outlets through the “Black Press Grant Program.” The program is supported by a grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). The...
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Reporter Injustice Watch is hiring reporters to cover the court system in Cook County and Illinois. The ideal candidates have knowledge of the courts or issues that intersect with the courts (such as domestic violence, juvenile justice, policing, or housing, to name a few). We’re looking for...
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Injustice Watch is hiring senior reporters to cover the court system in Cook County and Illinois. The ideal candidates have strong knowledge of the courts or issues that intersect with the courts (such as domestic violence, juvenile justice, policing, or housing, to name a few). We’re...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of pioneering sports broadcaster Fred Hickman, who passed Wednesday at 66. With a career spanning more than four decades, Hickman, a Springfield, Illinois native, was an inspiration and mentor to many Black journalists. He was a long-standing...
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