WABJ offers a wide array of programs including hands-on professional development workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions and networking events for members.
If you or your organization would like to collaborate on events that align with our mission, please contact WABJ President Khorri Atkinson at president@wabj.org.
Upcoming Events
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Join WABJ and experts at the Pew Research Center for an important discussion on a new study by the Center that takes a deep dive into Black Americans’ experiences with the news. RSVP HERE.
This conversation will unpack new findings on how Black Americans consume news and perceive the media, newsroom diversity, and trust in news sources. It will also offer solutions by survey respondents on how news coverage can be fairer.
Past Events
Join the celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Howard University's Blackburn Center. The gala is our largest annual fundraiser to sustain our longstanding Urban Journalism Workshop program for local high […]
Be sure to mark your calendar! Our next webinar and membership meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The event will feature a panel discussion on […]
In partnership with the James Foley Foundation, this event will offer WABJ members tips and resources on remaining safe when covering political violence and conflict. Panelists will offer insight into […]
Washington, District of Columbia 20009
WABJ Post Convention Membership Mixer Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Fabulous Restaurant and Lounge Address: 2406 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (Adams Morgan Neighborhood) WABJ is hosting a post […]
If you're in the Washington D.C. metro area, join WABJ for drinks, appetizers, networking and celebrations before we head to Chicago for the 2024 NABJ Convention and Career Fair. Located […]
We are excited to host an enlightening Author Talk with Deesha Dyer on her new book Undiplomatic in partnership with the MLK Library. Dyer, a former White House social secretary […]
Spring is the season of new beginnings. What better way to embrace it than by expanding your professional network and learning tips and ticks to take control of your financial […]
Join us for our membership meeting and the kick off of our two-part webinar series on navigating layoffs. This combination of virtual events is designed to enhance your membership experience […]
WABJ is hosting a workshop to help journalists improve and expand their coverage of HIV/Aids and other health disparities in the U.S. This event, a collaboration with the Elizabeth Glaser […]
Washington, D.C. 20024
Join WABJ as we host a networking mixer for Black History Month, you can expect to meet fellow black journalists, editors, and professionals in the field. Attendees can network, exchange […]
Washington, DC 20007 United States
Join WABJ and DC News Now for an interactive session with award-winning journalists and media professionals who will help producers, writers, reporters, and content creators learn how to enhance their […]
Washington, DC 20001 United States
The MLK Library will host an author talk with award winning journalist Wesley Lowery on his new book American. Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress. Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist […]
Washington, DC 20001 United States
Join us on May 27 for a community discussion about missing Black children in the Washington, D.C. area and the lack of comprehensive media coverage. Moderator: Jonquilyn Hill, Host of Vox […]
Washington, DC 20002 United States
WABJ and the NABJ Political Task Force invite you to our third annual networking mixer on Sunday, May 21, from 4-6 p.m. at Metrobar on Rhode Island Ave. NE. There will […]
Join the Washington Association of Black Journalists for an engaging discussion on establishing a personal brand for professional success. Speaker: Amanda Miller Littlejohn is a professional who focuses on personal […]
