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Founded in 1975, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is an organization of more than 450 journalists, journalism professors, public relations professionals and student journalists in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

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WABJ Special Honors Gala

 

Tickets are on sale now for WABJ’s 4th Annual Special Honors & Scholarship Gala on Saturday, November 8 at the Embassy of France. The event will commemorate our chapter’s 50th anniversary. We will also celebrate local Black journalists, communications professionals and students for their career achievements, leadership and community service. 

Tables and sponsor packages are still available. Please email info@wabjdc.org for inquiries.

We hope to see you there!

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.

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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
2025

WABJ and AAJA-DC stand in solidarity with Karen Attiah

The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) and the D.C. chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association condemn the Washington Post’s unjust firing of Karen Attiah. The Post said that Attiah, a longtime opinion columnist and member of the WABJ, was fired for “gross misconduct” relating to her social media posts. She was also accused of endangering the physical safety of colleagues. Both claims are without merit, and the Post’s decision to fire her violates the journalistic values the paper claims to champion. We want to reaffirm our support for

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Announcements

WABJ and BAMFI Release Groundbreaking Media Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons

(Hyattsville, MD) – The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI), in partnership with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ), today announced the release of The Media Guide for Reporting on Missing Persons, a comprehensive resource designed to address long-standing disparities in media coverage of missing persons cases, especially those involving people of color. The media guide is the culmination of a year-long collaborative effort by a dedicated task force made up of media professionals nationwide. It provides actionable recommendations for newsrooms to ensure fair, consistent, and equitable reporting practices

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Sessions

The Legacy Blueprint: Building Wealth with Purpose in Uncertain Times

RSVP here to attend WABJ’s financial management workshop with Northwestern Mutual. The Legacy Blueprint: Building Wealth with Purpose in Uncertain Times by John Thompson III Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual – Washington, D.C. During our first Financial Workshop at our Northwestern Mutual network office last year, I had the privilege of getting to know many WABJ members and understanding what makes each of you so special. Simply put, you understand the power of storytelling. Your work often uncovers the resilience, community strength, and transformation of communities throughout the DMV and beyond.

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