Introduction
The heart of NABJ-Chicago is its members. From award-winning reporters and producers to rising student journalists and media entrepreneurs, our chapter reflects the depth, talent, and innovation of Black journalism in Chicago.
Members of NABJ-Chicago
We are the reporters chasing breaking news before sunrise. The producers shaping stories behind the scenes. The digital innovators redefining how audiences engage. The professors mentoring the next wave. The students preparing to disrupt and elevate the industry. From broadcast to print, podcasts to public relations, entrepreneurship to academia, our chapter reflects the full spectrum of Black excellence in media.
Our members span generations, platforms, and perspectives — but we move as one community committed to representation, integrity, and impact.
Members of NABJ-Chicago
We are the reporters chasing breaking news before sunrise. The producers shaping stories behind the scenes. The digital innovators redefining how audiences engage. The professors mentoring the next wave. The students preparing to disrupt and elevate the industry. From broadcast to print, podcasts to public relations, entrepreneurship to academia, our chapter reflects the full spectrum of Black excellence in media.
Our members span generations, platforms, and perspectives — but we move as one community committed to representation, integrity, and impact.
Membership Information
Full Membership
Working journalists, including reporters, editors, photographers, newsroom managers, etc., who produce, gather, disseminate and distribute news for newspapers, television and radio stations, magazines, wire services, news websites, etc., and full-time freelance journalists. Full Member status may also be granted to former full-time journalists and journalism professors who meet specific criteria.
Associate Membership
Former working journalists, part-time free-lance journalists, journalism educators, and other media-related professionals.
Student Membership
Full-time students at an accredited college or university. Course of study must be in the communications field, preferably journalism.