RSVP here to attend WABJ’s financial management workshop with Northwestern Mutual. The Legacy Blueprint: Building Wealth with Purpose in Uncertain Times by John Thompson III Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual –
The Washington Association of Black Journalists, alongside a coalition of press freedom organizations and journalism groups, has signed onto a letter led by Reporters Without Borders, advocating for press freedom
Story District, with support from HumanitiesDC, is looking for six Black journalists based in Washington, D.C. to craft and perform true, first-person stories about their lives and work. Selected participants
Prince George’s County Council found a way to preserve funding for Prince George’s Community Television (PGCTV), in what amounts to a massive win for the community, CTV staff and WABJ!
The NABJ Region I Conference Opening Reception powered by Amazon and WABJ will take place on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 6pm–9pm at NPR Headquarters in Washington, DC. This high-energy
The 2025 NABJ Region I Conference hosted by WABJ will be held April 11-12, 2025 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.! With the theme “Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Journalism in Action,” this two-day conference
We’re “Navigating Workplace Challenges” and invite you to our webinar as we explain how! Join USA TODAY’s Senior Vice President Monica R. Richardson and Bloomberg Law’s Senior Labor & Employment Reporter Khorri
(Hyattsville, MD) – The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI), in partnership with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ), is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking new
Greetings, WABJ members and friends. As we transition to a new U.S. political administration, I want to thank our members who have been on the frontlines documenting yet another
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce that VoicesDMV, an initiative of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce that Enid Doggett, CEO and founder of INSPR Media, and Ryan L. Williams, digital and events producer at DC
Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce that Ron Nixon, vice president of news and head of investigations, enterprise, partnerships and grants at
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is excited to announce that Rachel Scott, a
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: Thursday, August 15, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is pleased to announce that Michael
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is excited to announce that Cheryl W.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 13, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Vann R. Newkirk II, senior
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 12, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) proudly announced that Allison Seymour, morning co-anchor
Washington, DC- A coalition of diverse journalists is organizing a 2024 Presidential Candidate Forum hosted by the George Washington University School of Media & Public Affair in September. Both the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 27, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce that Krissah Thompson, a
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 26, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is pleased to announce that Street Sense Media,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. — The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce that Denise Rolark Barnes,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 20, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Erica Loewe, former Director of
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 19, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Pat Lawson Muse, who recently retired
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Sonya Ross, founder and editor-in-chief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) announced that Phil Lewis, senior front page
Kristen Welker Named 2023 WABJ Journalist of the Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 16, 2023 PRESS CONTACT: Kenrick Thomas – info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. — Today, the Washington Association of
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) has just been named 2023 Professional Chapter of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists. The announcement was made during the opening ceremony
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is elated to announce that we have entered into a strategic partnership with Black Digital Group, a D.C.-based, certified minority-owned creative agency, to
We are incredibly proud to share that WABJ is a finalist for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2023 Professional Chapter of the Year. This recognition is a result
Fourteen local high school students graduated earlier this month from our annual eight-week long Urban Journalism Workshop (UJW). WABJ thank program co-coordinators Denise Douglas and Phil Lewis, and our amazing team
Article Source: Washington Informer About 250 people descended upon Eaton DC, a boutique hotel in northwest Washington, on Dec. 10 to celebrate the accomplishments and careers of five of the
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) sends congratulations and best wishes to veteran broadcast journalist Pat Lawson Muse, who is retiring from NBC4 Washington (WRC-TV) after more than 40 years
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is deeply saddened by the passing of award-winning journalist, educator, and longtime supporter Alicia “Lisa” Shepard, who died on April 1 from complications of
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) wishes to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of longtime member, volunteer, and digital journalist Korie D. Rose, who passed
WASHINGTON (January 2, 2023) — The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) congratulates Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz who today officially start their historic new roles as co-anchors of PBS
Hello, WABJ members and supporters. Season’s Greetings! It was yet another phenomenal year for the organization. As our Executive Board’s two-year term comes closer to an end, we want to
The Washington Association of Black Journalists is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural WABJ Special Honors Awards. Five journalists and communications professionals will be honored at an awards
We are incredibly proud to announce that WABJ has been named a finalist for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2022 Professional Chapter of the Year. This recognition is
“This job has enabled this poor kid from Louisville, Kentucky who grew up down the street from Muhammad Ali to not only cover the greatest city in the world but
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to congratulate Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and The 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones and distinguished journalist and author Ta-Nehisi Coates on their
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce the inaugural recipients of The George E. Curry UJW Scholarship: Kaleb Anderson, a senior at Benjamin Banneker Academic High
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is proud to announce the renaming of its annual Urban Journalism Workshop (UJW) scholarship in honor of the late George E. Curry, a
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce this year’s participants of its newly established Emerging Journalists Mentorship Program, an initiative designed to nurture the next generation
“This job has enabled this poor kid from Louisville, Kentucky who grew up down the street from Muhammad Ali to not only cover the greatest city in the world but
After 13 years on the air, Harris’ departure from ABC7 deprives the local community of a seasoned newscaster and goodwill ambassador. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 13, 2016) – The Washington Association
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