Events

WABJ is a proud supporter of The Washington Informer’s Legacy Awards Gala on March 28th at the MLK Library. This year marks 60 years of serving DC!

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 […]

The Washington, D.C., Journalism Job Fair will bring together 10+ national and local journalism organizations looking to recruit ambitious journalists with all levels of experience. It is open to students and working professionals alike seeking career opportunities at media outlets. The job fair is hosted by Georgetown University’s Master of Professional Studies in Journalism program, […]

The Washington Association of Black Journalists is hosting the NABJ chapters from across the region on April 11th-12th.  Our opening reception kicks off on April 11th in the evening at NPR, followed by the full-day conference on April 12th at Howard University.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

WABJ is excited to announce that we are a partner for the Hacks/Hackers AI x Journalism Summit in Baltimore on May 7-8. This is a prime opportunity for journalists to learn more about the AI landscape. Please check your email for the coupon code to receive $30 off! Journalists, technologists and innovators will spend two […]

The Financial Times Weekend Festival returns on Saturday, May 10th in Washington, D.C. and online! Experience the pink paper come to life with debates, tastings, performances, and more. With speakers including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Anthony Scaramucci, Jancis Robinson and many more  — This is a Saturday you will not want to miss! Check your email […]

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. […]