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 Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award. This award recognizes the community engagement initiative’s commitment to amplifying the voices and needs of underrepresented communities across the D.C. metropolitan area. The WABJ Executive Board presents this award to a local business leader or organization that demonstrates outstanding dedication to community service in

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 Public Library, have been selected as the 2024 WABJ President’s Award recipients. The WABJ president presents this award annually to recognize members for their stellar and visionary contributions to the organization’s growth and reach in the D.C. area. Doggett and Williams will be honored at the 3rd annual WABJ Special

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 The Associated Press, is the 2024 recipient of the Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award. The WABJ Executive Board presents this award to a D.C. area newsroom manager or editor for their trailblazing careers and exemplary editorial leadership skills. Nixon will be honored at the 3rd annual WABJ Special Honors &

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 senior congressional correspondent for ABC News, will receive the 2024 WABJ Young Journalist of Excellence Award. This award honors a Washington, D.C.area Black journalist under 35 who has demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication to the principles of journalism and displayed a commitment to the mission of WABJ. Scott will be

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. Thompson, an investigative correspondent and senior editor for member stations at NPR, will receive the 2024 WABJ Legacy Award. This award recognizes a current or retired journalist or journalism educator in the Washington, D.C. area who has broken barriers and/or provided distinguished leadership in increasing access and opportunities to people

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 editor, The Atlantic and the host of the podcasts Floodlines and Holy Week, has been selected as the 2024 WABJ Journalist of the Year. This award recognizes a Washington, D.C. area Black journalist for their outstanding accomplishments and distinguished body of work produced over the past year with extraordinary depth

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 for WUSA9, is the 2024 recipient of the WABJ Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honors journalists with over 15 years of experience who have significantly contributed to the enrichment and advancement of Black life and culture in Washington, D.C. Seymour will be recognized at the WABJ Special Honors & Scholarship