After issuing a statement Monday about the unconscious bias made apparent in the reporting of the shooting in Buffalo, the Associated Press (AP) contacted the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) this morning to share the following guidance sent to its staff yesterday. The guidance encourages...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) denounces the senseless acts of gun violence and racially motivated terrorism that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14. We extend our prayers and thoughts to the families who have lost their loved ones, those who have suffered...
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Every year, hundreds of NABJ members apply for an opportunity to be awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships and premier internship and fellowship opportunities. NABJ is proud to announce its 2022 Scholarship, Fellowship, Internship, and Student Award recipients. Congratulations to all of our scholars and...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) joined the NewsGuild-CWA and a coalition of more than 140 other U.S. journalism groups in calling for the Pulitzer Prizes to require transparency in diversity reporting in order for news organizations to be eligible to receive awards. The call for change stems from an April 12 report from Harvard’s Nieman Lab that revealed only 303 print and online news organizations out...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announces the second year of a special program to support the legacy Black Press and its communities. Black-owned media outlets, NABJ members and others are invited to develop investigative, feature and enterprise stories or series and productions that focus on the impact COVID-19 is having...
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#NABJNAHJ22 Convention & Career Fair attendee registration is NOW OPEN! We look forward to a convention week full of memorable moments and life/career-changing opportunities! NEW THIS YEAR: You must verify your vaccination status before you can complete payment for registration! Click the button below to review the rates, requirements, policies and deadlines before proceeding to...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is mourning the loss of longtime and beloved member Bruce Johnson. Johnson, who died of heart failure, was a journalism giant and a beacon of light for generations of Black journalists. He inspired and empowered many with his...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has announced longtime member and veteran reporter Melanie Eversley as the new Executive Managing Editor for the soon-to-launch NABJ Black News and Views (BNV) platform. Eversley will oversee content, personnel and other resources earmarked for BNV. Once launched later...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has scheduled another meeting with CNN executives in the aftermath of a social media photo that sparked a new round of criticism regarding diversity at the company. The image appeared to show an all-white group of employees labeled “War...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has independently confirmed through sources that, effective immediately, the Black News Channel (BNC) has ceased operation and has aired its last show. We have learned that plans are in the works to develop a solution to provide employees...
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