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.

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.

 

NABJ Region I Conference

WABJ was honored to serve as the host chapter for our first Region I Conference since 2019.

With nearly 200 attendees traveling from New York, Connecticut, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and other states in Region I, the conference was a massive success!

This conference would not have been possible without our amazing committee members, volunteers, sponsors and recruiters — THANK YOU!

WABJ News & Updates

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2025 NABJ Region I Conference

 The 2025 NABJ Region I Conference hosted by WABJ will be held April 11-12, 2025 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.! With the theme “Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Journalism in Action,” this two-day conference

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