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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eating Roadkill: American University Students Share Their Thoughts

By Keari Ashton-Fox One to two million animals are hit by vehicles every year in the United States, according to the Federal Highway Administration, but it’s not a big problem […]
How does Gen Z feel about social media?

By Jordyn Porter Gen Z is the first generation to grow up entirely with social media. Because of this, people generally view social media through a negative lens due to […]
Glenarden’s Senior Citizens Are Creating Community Through Travel

By: La’Claire Cross Cashenna Cross, mayor of the city of Glenarden, has created a new experience for her citizens. Cross’s Forever Grand Travelers initiative was created for senior citizens to […]