Alexi McCammond's honor as NABJ's "Emerging Journalist of the Year" was awarded based upon her journalism work in 2018. At the time, NABJ was unaware of the tweets in question, which were posted when Ms. McCammond was presumably a student and before becoming a professional journalist. McCammond said...
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11/20/19 8:54 p.m. UPDATE: From NABJ President Dorothy Tucker: I’m told Nkiruka was released from jail this evening. The judge gave her time served after turning herself in today, according to a coworker at her station. It’s still unclear if she will have to serve the six-month...
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A Statement from NABJ on Charles Barkley's Comments and Actions Charles Barkley's comment to reporter Alexi McCammond, which included the words "I don't hit women but if I did I would hit you" is highly offensive and unacceptable. Additionally, when Ms. McCammond objected to his comment,...
Read MoreI am impressed with The Daily Northwestern Editor Troy Closson's efforts to manage the recent backlash of his paper's coverage of the Jeff Sessions event and protests. I doubt he will make the same mistakes again, and that's okay -- that's how we grow. I...
Read MorePosted by: Arabella Breck/Northwestern Northwestern University, in partnership with Reuters and National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), has launched a new scholarship program at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. “Reuters and Medill are two of the most influential forgers in journalism,” said...
Read MoreDear NABJ Family: Over the last few days, there have been concerns expressed about why specific locations were not selected to host our conventions for 2023-2026. I have read comments that certain cities should have been selected because of the historical significance of a chapter or because of...
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WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2019) –The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) today announced the Board of Directors’ selections for the host cities of the association's National Convention & Career Fair for 2023 through 2026. They are: 2023 - Birmingham 2024 - Chicago 2025 - Cleveland 2026...
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WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2019) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) applauds the U.S. Postal Service for memorializing the life and legacy of NABJ member and Hall of Famer Gwen Ifill. Ifill, who passed in November 2016, will be featured on the 43rd stamp in the...
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WASHINGTON (Oct. 17, 2019) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), an inspirational leader and trailblazer. Rep. Cummings was a friend and champion of NABJ and its cause of media diversity. A passionate advocate for civil rights,...
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WASHINGTON (Oct. 16, 2019)–National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Dorothy Tucker has appointed Kathy Chaney as the editor of the NABJ Journal. Chaney is a veteran and award-winning, multiplatform journalist, editor and executive. The Journal serves as NABJ’s official publication for organizational, member and industry...
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