Pride season is near and WABJ and NLGJA-DC are partnering to host a game night and mixer for Black queer media professionals to kick off Black Pride weekend! Since 1991, D.C. Black Pride has been a source of joy and community for local queer and trans people often overlooked or shut out of mainstream spaces. […]
On May 31, the Black and Missing Foundation will hold its “Hope Without Boundaries” 5K at the National Harbor in Fort Washington, Maryland. The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) has been selected as our “Media Partner of the Year.” This award recognizes the WABJ's dedication to amplifying the issue of missing persons of color, […]
Join us for an author talk with renowned Author A'Lelia Bundles and moderated by Tracy Chiles McGhee. Bundles will discuss her new book, Joy Goddess: A'Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance on Wednesday June 11 at the MLK Library in Washington, DC. This event is in partnership with Politics & Prose, the DC Public Library Foundation, and The […]
Join us a panel discussion and reception celebrating local news in Prince George's County on Saturday June 14 from 4pm - 7pm.
The Urban Journalism Workshop's closing ceremony will be held June 21 at American University.
Join the Washington Association of Black Journalists and the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists as we host the first major NABJ Candidate Forum of the 2025 election cycle.
Our General Body Meeting will be held for active WABJ members on Monday June 30 at 6:00pm.
Join us for Black Crossword Live puzzling event on Wednesday, July 9th at Busboys and Poets (14th & V location). Enjoy a fun, thought-provoking, good time with us!
Join WABJ, PRocon and Great Energy Group for a networking mixer to connect, collaborate, and build with like-minded creatives and professionals. Together, we will celebrate diverse voices and dynamic leadership across media and communications.
Join us at The Continent DC for a special happy hour menu with signature cocktails ahead of this memorable event.
Join us in Cleveland for the #NABJ25 Convention & Career Fair! #NABJ25 is the premier multi-day conference for journalism education, career development, networking, and innovation. In 2024, nearly 4,400 NABJ members and colleagues from across the industry connected at #NABJ24. The NABJ Family will gather in Cleveland, Aug. 6-10, 2025, for our Annual Convention & […]
WABJ has partnered with Northwestern Mutual to host a financial workshop event for journalists. This workshop is designed for early-career, mid-career, freelance journalists and individuals looking to learn best practices in personal finance in this ever-changing financial landscape. Northwestern Mutual's financial advisors will share valuable insight and resources tailored specifically for journalists. Refreshments will be provided. […]
