During the Golden Globes Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced that they will rectify the lack of Black journalists among their ranks. According to Variety, former HFPA President Meher Tatna admitted they had not had any Black members for the last 20 years. As the nation’s largest media organization for people of color, […]
Urban One Chairwoman, Cathy Hughes, Congressional Recognition And NABJ Hall Of Fame Accolades
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Urban One, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Adminstrative Office Karen Wishart announced today Founder and Chairwoman, Cathy Hughes and CEO Alfred Liggins III, have received Congressional commendations for Urban One’s 40-year anniversary and its impact on the national media landscape. Congressional leaders, the Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton of the District […]
Black and Hispanic Journalists Interview Former Vice President Joe Biden During Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Eager to address issues confronting the African American and Hispanic American communities in the United States, former Vice President Joe Biden addressed attendees of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) joint virtual convention in a pre-recorded remote interview session. “We are pleased that former Vice […]
NABJ Appalled at Alleged ‘Rank Racism’ at Fox News Schedules Meeting with CEO Suzanne Scott and Other Top Executives
WASHINGTON —Two years after Fox News paid $10 million to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by Black employees, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is appalled to learn of new allegations of “rank racism” at the nation’s highest-rated cable network. According to a report published by the TheDailyBeast.com, a 90-minute call was held […]
NABJ to TV One Execs: Reconsider Decision to Ax ‘NewsOne Now’
Washington, D.C. – Members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are expressing their dismay that NewsOne Now will go off the air on Dec. 21. TV One executives made the announcement earlier this week. TJ Holmes, Stephen A. Smith, Jemele Hill, Cari Champion, and industry professionals such as Lawrence O’Donnell and Greta Van […]
April Ryan Named 2017 NABJ Journalist of the Year
Washington, DC – April Ryan has been selected as the 2017 Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The annual award recognizes a black journalist who has a distinguished body of work that has extraordinary depth, scope and significance to people of the African Diaspora. A 30-year journalism veteran, Ryan […]
Disciplined Fiscal Management Results in $1 Million Year-End Surplus for Once Struggling Journalist Organization
College Park, MD – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is set to end the year with a projected $1 million surplus – one of the highest in the organization’s 41-year history. NABJ President Sarah Glover announced the historic news during the fall board meeting on Sunday. The unaudited amount represents a half million […]
NABJ Mourns the Passing of Longtime Black Press Advocate George E. Curry
Washington, DC – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of longtime black press champion and editor, George E. Curry. He died Saturday at 69. “I am heartbroken to learn that Mr. George Curry has passed. He has been a beacon for so many and a pivotal voice among black publishers. His […]
NABJ Mourns the Loss of Member Taylor Terrell
Washington, DC – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is saddened by the tragic passing of NABJ member and 41NBC (Macon, Ga.) news reporter Taylor Terrell. Terrell died in an accident Thursday, her station reported. Terrell anchored 41NBC News at Daybreak and 41Today. She also regularly reported for the station’s education series, What’s Right […]