WABJ has partnered with BEST Kids, Inc. to lead an "Intro to Journalism" discussion for young students. The fundamentals of journalism, career advice and personal experiences will be shared by renowned journalists Jarrell Dillard of Bloomberg, Eva McKend of CNN, Raquel Martin of Nexstar, Nana-Sentuo Bonsu of FOX 5 and moderated by Ashleigh Demi of WABJ's Executive Board.Â
Join WABJ for our February Mixer. To honor Black History Month, meet us at the renowned Go-Go Museum & Cafe following its recent grand opening. Enjoy a live band, refreshments and cocktails while networking with fellow Black journalists and media professionals.
WABJ members have cordially invited to the advanced screening of OPUS, an A24 film centered around a Black woman journalist. Details provided to members.Â
The 2025 Urban Journalism Workshop begins today!Â
Join the Maryland Association of Black Journalists (University of Maryland's NABJ student chapter) for its Black Press Week Kickoff! MABJ Local Chapter Day will allow local chapter members to meet each other and discuss what being a member has to offer. Register here.
Our March Membership Meeting will immediately follow "Navigating Workplace Challenges" webinar beginning at 7pm.
Join USA TODAY's Monica R. Richardson and Bloomberg Law's Khorri Atkinson with Special Guest Justin Madden, Deputy Editor of The Guardian US as they break down early-career, mid-career or senior journalist workplace challenges — and how to overcome them.
Important membership updates to follow at 8pm. Members, check your email for ZOOM details to attend the membership meeting!
Since 1986, Urban Journalism Workshop teaches local high school students interested in pursuing careers in media, the fundamentals of journalism through interactive lectures, hands-on training and field trips. Professional journalists and educators from The New York Times, The Associated Press, ESPN, SiriusXM, and more lead these students through mentorship during this eight-week program. UJW happens early March through late April 2025.
WABJ has joined forces with Black and Missing Foundation (BAMFI) as a media partner. We're committed to working together to address the critical issue of media bias in missing persons cases involving people of color. Our mission is to create a comprehensive media guide that will help change the way newsrooms report on missing persons cases.
In honor of 198 years of Black Press and 60 years of The Washington Informer and The Press Community, we are commemorating on Black Press Sunday at the historic Metropolitan AME Church at 10 a.m. Join us!
Since 1986, Urban Journalism Workshop teaches local high school students interested in pursuing careers in media, the fundamentals of journalism through interactive lectures, hands-on training and field trips. Professional journalists and educators from The New York Times, The Associated Press, ESPN, SiriusXM, and more lead these students through mentorship during this eight-week program. UJW happens early March through late April 2025.
How can journalists survive and thrive in the new environment of social media and social media influencers? That will be the subject of the next Journal-isms Roundtable, to be held by Zoom at 7 p.m. Eastern on Monday, March 24. Our panelists are:  Meredith D. Clark, Ph.D, researcher, journalist, teacher, media consultant and author of “We […]
When you’re searching for a job in today’s market, it’s not just who you know … it’s who knows you! Go from candidate to colleague during the Career Day conference at the National Press Club, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28th. The Press Club, where news happens, should be your next stop on […]
