NABJ mourns the loss of longtime member Karyn Collins. Fellow members described her as an individual who exuded excellence and generosity. She was an award-winning journalist and adjunct professor based in New Jersey. She also directed the Hugh N. Boyd Journalism Diversity Workshop for New...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) gives major applause to the hiring of long-time dedicated member Galen Gordon as senior vice president for Talent Strategy and Development at ABC News. View the announcement here. “This significant hire of someone who has worked within NABJ as...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 30, 2020 NABJ Virtual Awards to Stream December 19 Lynn Whitfield, Tichina Arnold, Craig Melvin, Michelle Miller, Kenneth Moton to Host Cathy Hughes, Yamiche Alcindor, Pam Oliver, Rachel V, Scott, Rehema Ellis, Kevin Merida, Kimberly Godwin, Fred Sweets Among Honorees WASHINGTON — Join the National Association of...
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Dear NABJ member, These are tough times. Like many industries, media companies are severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Journalists have been laid off, furloughed or taken pay cuts. NABJ members have not been spared. We know some of you need help paying rent, car notes, student...
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President’s Letter: A Call to Action NABJ family, we made history! Our first virtual convention, NABJ-NAHJ 2020, was a huge success. With 3,713 registrants, NABJ-NAHJ 2020 was our sixth-highest registration count in our convention history. For 80 percent of our registrants, the NABJ-NAHJ convention was their first...
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NABJ is looking for a contractor to hire as an Executive Editor for online news content. The editor will be responsible for the planning and execution of gathering news content as listed for dissemination on an NABJ platform. The deadline to apply is Oct. 14,...
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A Statement on President Trump's Continued Attacks on the Press Reaction to Recent Rally Comments In a time where civil rights and human rights are under attack, it is critically important that we preserve and support the free press. The American people deserve to get information on...
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Addressing Women’s Issues in Media, Launching a New Webinar Series A Message from President Dorothy Tucker With just three months to go in 2020, I look back over this year and am proud of the work of our Board and members in advocating for those who have...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2020 NABJ Board, Black Male Media Project Issue Guidance on Reporting on Police Shootings, Criminal Records WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Board of Directors and the organization’s Black Male Media Project (BMMP) are urging newsrooms across America to make...
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NABJ & Sports Task Force Appalled at Treatment of Maria Taylor Calls for Company and Industrywide Changes WASHINGTON — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the NABJ Sports Task Force are disgusted to learn of the inappropriate and degrading comments made about ESPN reporter and host...
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