WABJ Announces 2022 Special Honors Awards Recipients

The Washington Association of Black Journalists is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural WABJ Special Honors Awards. Five journalists and communications professionals will be honored at an awards […]
WABJ Named A Finalist For NABJ 2022 Professional Chapter Of The Year

We are incredibly proud to announce that WABJ has been named a finalist for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2022 Professional Chapter of the Year. This recognition is […]
WABJ Congratulates Nikole Hannah-Jones, Ta-Nehisi Coates On Their Howard University Appointments

The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to congratulate Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and The 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones and distinguished journalist and author Ta-Nehisi Coates on their […]
Inaugural George E. Curry UJW Scholarship

The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce the inaugural recipients of The George E. Curry UJW Scholarship: Kaleb Anderson, a senior at Benjamin Banneker Academic High […]
WABJ Renames Scholarship In Honor Of Journalism Giant George E. Curry

The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce the renaming of its annual Urban Journalism Workshop (UJW) scholarship in honor of the late George E. Curry, a […]
WABJ 2021 Emerging Journalists Mentorship Program Mentees

The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce this year’s participants of its newly established Emerging Journalists Mentorship Program, an initiative designed to nurture the next generation […]
WABJ Expresses Concern Over the Departure of Long-Time WJLA Anchor Leon Harris

After 13 years on the air, Harris’ departure from ABC7 deprives the local community of a seasoned newscaster and goodwill ambassador. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 13, 2016) – The Washington Association […]