WABJ Updates
September 2024 Membership Meeting Agenda
Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) Membership Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 25 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m ET Medill – Northwestern University DC Campus 1301 K st. NW. Washington, DC.
Advocates for Media Diversity
Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is an organization of more than 300 journalists, journalism professors, public relations professionals and student journalists in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
aPPLICATIONS nOW oPEN FOR 2025 Urban JOURNALISM Workshop
Since 1986, WABJ has been teaching D.C. area high school students journalism fundamentals through interactive lectures, hands-on training, and field trips each spring. We are accepting applications for our 2025 UJW session.
Professional journalists and educators provide mentorship and supervision to program participants. At the end of the program, students report and produce their own multimedia stories. We welcome all high students who appreciate our mission to apply, regardless of their identity or background.
WABJ wins NABJ professional chapter of the year!
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) has just been named 2023 Professional Chapter of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists. The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Birmingham on Wednesday evening.
About WABJ
Supporting Black media Professionals in the DC Metro Area
WABJ provides members ongoing professional education opportunities and advocates for greater diversification of the profession.
- For Media Professionals
- For Students
- For Organizations
WABJ Partners
We would like to recognize our partners and financial sponsors for supporting programming and advocacy efforts within the past year.
WABJ News & Updates
Announcements
VoicesDMV to Receive Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce that VoicesDMV, an initiative of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the
Announcements
Enid Doggett, Ryan L. Williams Named Recipients of 2024 WABJ President’s Award
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce that Enid Doggett, CEO and founder of INSPR Media, and Ryan L. Williams, digital and events producer at DC
Announcements
Ron Nixon to Receive Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award
Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce that Ron Nixon, vice president of news and head of investigations, enterprise, partnerships and grants at
Announcements
Rachel Scott to Receive 2024 WABJ Young Journalist of Excellence Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is excited to announce that Rachel Scott, a
Gala Announcements
Michael Franklin Named Recipient of 2024 WABJ Excellence In Communications Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: Thursday, August 15, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is pleased to announce that Michael
Announcements
Cheryl W. Thompson to Receive 2024 WABJ Legacy Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is excited to announce that Cheryl W.
Announcements
Vann R. Newkirk II Named 2024 WABJ Journalist of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 13, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Vann R. Newkirk II, senior
Announcements
Allison Seymour Named 2024 WABJ Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 12, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) proudly announced that Allison Seymour, morning co-anchor
