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SUMMARY:Gridiron Sunday Reprise
DESCRIPTION:Gridiron Club Sunday Reprise: Tickets on Sale Now \n\nOur organization has received an invitation to purchase the hottest ticket in town and attend an event that has been a Washington tradition since 1885!\n\nThe Gridiron Club and Foundation skewers Presidents and congressional leaders\, political candidates and journalists at a white-tie dinner on Saturday night. The next day\, the club puts on another performance\, the Gridiron Sunday Reprise\, for friends\, family and select groups. You will see well-known Gridiron members  –  it might include Andrea Mitchell of NBC\, Judy Woodruff of PBS and Jonathan Karl of ABC –  performing in costume.\n\nThe 2026 Reprise will be held on Sunday\, March 22\, at the JW Marriott\, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW in downtown D.C. \n\n \nA reception\, which includes an open bar with beer\, wine and soft drinks\, begins at 1 p.m. and the show starts at 2 p.m. The program will end by 4 p.m. Dress is business attire.\n\nTickets are $75 each\, plus taxes and fee. (About $50 of the price is tax deductible because the Gridiron Club and Foundation is a charitable organization!) \n\nTickets can be ordered online through Eventbrite: \nhttps://gridironreprise2026.eventbrite.com\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or want to inquire about paying via check or Zelle to avoid fees\, please send an email to gridironclubevents@gmail.com.
URL:https://wabjdc.org/event/gridiron-sunday-reprise/
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SUMMARY:Black Out Loud with Geoff Bennett and Darryl Bell
DESCRIPTION:What if the most important conversations about race\, identity\, and American values happened in comedy clubs and on television sets? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe journey of Black comedy in America is a story of laughter\, resistance\, and cultural power. This is the central thesis of Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ’90s Sitcoms\, the new book from Peabody Award-winning journalist and PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett. Bridging Journalism and Pop Culture Legacy \nBennett\, who has covered the White House through six presidential election cycles\, brings an investigative journalist’s rigor to cultural history. His book charts a course from vaudeville through the groundbreaking work of Redd Foxx\, Richard Pryor\, and Whoopi Goldberg\, culminating in the golden age of 1990s television. Drawing on intimate interviews with Martin Lawrence\, Robert Townsend\, and Keenan Ivory Wayans\, Bennett reveals: \n-How Black comedians functioned as cultural theorists\, embedding social critiques within commercially viable humor \n-The behind-the-scenes politics that shaped iconic shows like Martin\, Living Single\, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air \n-The lasting impact these artists had on American attitudes toward race and identity \nA Conversation on the Revolutionary History of Black Comedy \nThis event combines a White House correspondent who chronicles cultural revolution and an actor who lived it. Darryl M. Bell is best known for his role as Ron Johnson on A Different World\, a series that built on this comedic legacy. Over six seasons\, the show used comedy and an HBCU setting to tackle discrimination\, AIDS\, and apartheid\, setting a new standard for television. Together\, they’ll unpack how the shows we grew up watching were moments of cultural transformation happening in real time.
URL:https://wabjdc.org/event/black-out-loud-geoff-bennett-and-darryl-bell/
LOCATION:MLK Library\, 901 G Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
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SUMMARY:2026 D.C. Journalism Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:The job fair is organized by the DC chapters of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists\, the National Association of Black Journalists\, the Asian American Journalists Association\, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists\, the Society of Professional Journalists\, our newest partner\, the Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA) and the Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS). \nThe job fair is at a new location this year:Georgetown University Capitol Campus111 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20001 \nWhen: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m (Doors close at 1:30 PM) \n\n\n\nMember Registration: $10Non-Member Registration: $25Georgetown Students: no charge with student ID \nThose laid off in the past 12 months can attend at no cost. Please contact your local DC leader to volunteer and request financial assistance.
URL:https://wabjdc.org/event/2026-dc-journalism-job-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Headlines
DESCRIPTION:Five Black journalists in DC share true personal stories about the work\, pressure\, and purpose behind the headlines. \n\n\n\n\nWe see the headlines. We read the bylines. But what about the stories behind them?\nOn Thursday\, April 16\, five Black journalists in DC take the stage with Story District to share true personal stories from inside the work of reporting the news. \nThese are not panel remarks or industry talking points. These are personal stories about what happens behind the scenes: the pressure\, the moments that stay with you\, the fight to be heard\, and what it takes to keep telling the truth when the stakes are high. \nThanks to funding from HumanitiesDC\, this special Story District show brings audiences closer to the people behind the news and the lived experiences that shape their reporting. \nWhat this show is about\nBlack journalists have long been on the frontlines of telling stories that shape communities\, reveal what others miss\, and hold power accountable. \nAt the same time\, many of these voices are being pushed out of major outlets\, creating real gaps in the coverage and perspective our communities rely on. \nThis show is a chance to hear directly from the people doing that work. Not just what they report\, but what they witness\, what they carry\, and what stays with them after the story is filed. \nWhat to expect\n\nFive live\, true personal stories from Black journalists in DC\nHonest reflections from inside the newsroom and out in the field\nA deeper look at the human side of journalism\nA night of perspective\, connection\, and unforgettable storytelling\n\nWho this is for\nThis event is for anyone who cares about journalism\, storytelling\, media\, DC\, and the voices shaping how stories get told. Come if you want a deeper understanding of the people behind the news and the realities they navigate to keep the public informed. \nEvent details\nDate: Thursday\, April 16\, 2026\nLocation: Penn Social\, 801 E Street NW\nDoors: 6:30 PM\nShow: 7:30 PM\nAge requirement: 21+ with valid ID required at the door \nAccessibility: Penn Social is wheelchair accessible\, and ASL interpretation will be available.
URL:https://wabjdc.org/event/behind-the-headlines/
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SUMMARY:A Toast to Press Freedom
DESCRIPTION:The Washington Association of Black Journalists presents “A Toast to Press Freedom\,” a celebration of the White House journalists\, correspondents and photographers covering this administration. \n  \n 
URL:https://wabjdc.org/event/whcd-2026/
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SUMMARY:DCision 2026: DC Mayoral and Congressional Delegate Forum
DESCRIPTION:D.C. voters will get an opportunity to see candidates face off in a debate setting when qualified contenders for Mayor and D.C. Congressional Delegate take the stage for DCision 2026: D.C. Delegate and Mayoral Debate on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, for a full afternoon of debates at Jack Morton Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University (805 21st St NW\, Washington\, DC 20052). \nLimited seating is available. For tickets to attend this event in person\, click here. Please enter the code WABJ. \nThis event will also be livestreamed. \nSchedule: \n1:30 PM – Doors open \n2:15 PM – Congressional Delegate Debate \n3:45 PM – Mayoral Debate \nWABJ will host DCision 2026 alongside the Washington Informer\, the Greater Washington D.C. Black Chamber of Commerce\, the DC Democratic Party and the Greater Washington Urban League. \nDCision 2026 marks a return to the WABJ’s involvement in local debates. WABJ sponsored a debate in August 1994 that featured Sharon Pratt Kelly\, Marion Barry\, and John Ray. Watch here. \nIf you would like to cover the event as press\, please reach out to WABJ President Phil Lewis (president@wabjdc.org).
URL:https://wabjdc.org/event/dc-mayoral-election-debate/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T183000
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SUMMARY:WABJ May Membership Meeting & Webinar: "Standing Out in a Crowded Job Market"
DESCRIPTION:Join WABJ as we host our May Membership Meeting & “Standing Out In a Crowded Job Market”\, an insightful discussion led by recruiters from leading newsrooms.  Whether you’re a recent graduate breaking into the industry or an experienced journalist looking to make your next move\, you’ll take away practical knowledge to sharpen your approach & strengthen your candidacy.  This hybrid panel discussion will be given at Northwestern Medill-DC Campus* and streamed live via Zoom. \nTuesday May 19th\, 2026 |  6:30pm-9:00pm | 1301 K St NW #200 West (inside of The Washington Post) \nThe conversation will be moderated by Senior Vice President of USA TODAY and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Monica Richardson\, and joined by Jackie Ramsay-Barnes of POLITICO\, Coy Draytona of Axios\, and Terrell Mizell of The Washington Post. \n*You MUST be a WABJ member to join us in-person.  Refreshments will be served. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://wabjdc.org/event/wabj-webinarstanding-out-in-a-crowded-job-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
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SUMMARY:Five Bullets: A Book Talk with Elliot Williams
DESCRIPTION:When Bernhard Goetz shot four unarmed Black teenagers in 1984\, half of New York called him a hero. Elliot Williams explains how it happened during an evening conversation with Jonathan Capehart. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn December 22\, 1984\, Bernhard Goetz boarded a New York City subway car and opened fire on four Black teenagers from the Bronx — a moment that would divide a city\, ignite a national debate\, and expose the fault lines of American justice. \nJoin us for a community conversation around Five Bullets\, the acclaimed new book by CNN legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams. Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2026 by The New York Times and The Washington Post\, Five Bullets takes readers back to a gritty\, fear-gripped New York to reexamine the case of the so-called “Subway Vigilante” — and asks questions that feel as urgent now as they did forty years ago: Who gets to feel safe in America? Who is cast as the threat? And how do media\, politics\, and public perception shape what we call justice? \nFrom the courtroom to the tabloids\, from Al Sharpton to Rupert Murdoch\, Williams traces how one act of violence became a referendum on race\, self-defense\, and the conscience of a nation — with echoes that reach from the 1980s straight to our present day. \nWhether you’ve read the book or are coming with fresh eyes\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://wabjdc.org/event/five-bullets-a-book-talk-with-elliot-williams/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Library\, 901 G ST. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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