NABJ National News

NABJ Issues Security Advisory for Journalists in Wake of Capitol Insurrection

Dear Members and Supporters, As you know, these are dangerous times for our country and our profession, especially with the most recent violent physical attacks during the Capitol insurrection. As journalists continue to be targets of extremists, it is reasonable to assume there may be more attacks...

VIDEO: 2020 NABJ Reflections

Journalism Industry Responds to Floyd, Social Justice and NABJ Advocacy

The tragic death of George Floyd continues to have a far-reaching impact on America. It fueled awareness of Black Lives Matter and a myriad of advocacy initiatives, including those of the National Association of Black Journalists. The acute awakening of America to the serious issues...

NABJ Announces Jennifer Holliday as 2020 Virtual Awards Featured Performer and DJ Andre Mack as Live Afterparty Host

Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Jennifer Holliday will join the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) as the featured performer for its 2020 Virtual Awards, streaming December 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Celebrity DJ Andre Mack will also join NABJ as the host of the awards show...

Facebook, NABJ Partner to Promote Diversity in Fact-Checking Industry with New Fellowship

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Facebook Journalism Project to launch a fact-checking fellowship. The Facebook Journalism Project will provide funding for nine (9) emerging journalists recruited by NABJ to participate in full-time, paid, year-long fellowships. The goal...

NABJ Offers New Fellowships with Partners Narratively and Insider, Inc. Apply by Dec. 12 & 14

NABJ-Insider, Inc. Fellowship NABJ and Insider, Inc. are partnering to announce the NABJ-Insider, Inc. Fellowship! This fellowship program is for early-career journalists who want to spend six months learning from a newsroom full of passionate, dedicated journalists. Fellows will be assigned to teams and become experts in...

NABJ Co-Founder John C. White Passes

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of one of our founders John C. White, an accomplished journalist. White died this afternoon at a hospital in Maryland. “This is truly a sad day for our organization to lose someone who contributed so much...

NABJ Will Be a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Members, All Voices

A little over a year ago,  I assumed the role of president of the National Association of Black Journalists. I’ve spent countless hours in conversations with our members and gained an even deeper understanding of just how diverse and nuanced our membership is.  ` Our diversity...

This is What #NABJFamily is For: A Helping Hand During COVID-19

[embed]https://youtu.be/yS0pURUlvDQ[/embed] Dear NABJ members, We are family and we want to assist you during these difficult times. Please view my video message below and take some time to apply for COVID-19 relief grants by November 10. I have also extended the deadline for #NABJRegionals hardship registration scholarships to...