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2025 Region I Conference Opening Reception
The NABJ Region I Conference Opening Reception powered by Amazon and WABJ will take place on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 6pm–9pm at NPR Headquarters in Washington, DC. This high-energy
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NABJ REGION I CONFERENCE
The 2025 NABJ Region I Conference is hosted by the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ)
This year’s conference will be held April 11th-12th 2025 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Sign up to volunteer. Register to attend.
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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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March Webinar and Membership Meeting
We’re “Navigating Workplace Challenges” and invite you to our webinar as we explain how! Join USA TODAY’s Senior Vice President Monica R. Richardson and Bloomberg Law’s Senior Labor & Employment Reporter Khorri
Announcements
WABJ and Black and Missing Foundation Launch Task Force to Address Media Bias in Missing Persons Cases
(Hyattsville, MD) – The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI), in partnership with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ), is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking new
WABJ Updates
Post-Election Message From Outgoing WABJ President Khorri Atkinson
Greetings, WABJ members and friends. As we transition to a new U.S. political administration, I want to thank our members who have been on the frontlines documenting yet another
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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
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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
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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
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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
