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. Applications are closed. We encourage all DMV area-based students to apply by January 2026.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The NABJ Region I Conference Opening Reception powered by Amazon and WABJ is a high-energy event bringing together journalists, media professionals, and industry leaders from across the region. Enjoy an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
