NABJ National News

First Time in History, NABJ Re-Elects President to Second Term

Several of the 2017-19 NABJ Board of Directors and Executive Director Sharon Toomer at NABJ headquarters. Sarah Glover, NBC's social media pro, to lead the mighty NABJ through 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 27, 2017) -- In a historic move, members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)...

NABJ Reminds Newsrooms to Add Historical Context to ‘Mass Shooting’ Coverage

NABJ Reminds Newsrooms to Add Historical Context to 'Mass Shooting' Coverage WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 4, 2017) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) issued a reminder yesterday on Twitter of the statement the organization released last year along with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) advising newsrooms on language associated with coverage...

NABJ Names Media Executive Sharon Toomer as its Executive Director

Former journalist and public affairs senior executive brings impressive portfolio to oldest and largest journalists of color association WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept., 25, 2017) -- National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Sarah Glover announces that the organization is naming Sharon Toomer, an accomplished media executive and...

NABJ Establishes Hurricane Fund, Solicits Support as Disasters Continue to Wreak Havoc NABJ members impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey are encouraged to apply   WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 13, 2017) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) continues to express concern and extends offers of support as Hurricanes...