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 President Dorothy Tucker Will Call for Action in Fight for Press Freedom at Al Jazeera Press Freedom Symposium in Qatar
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Dorothy Tucker will travel to Doha, Qatar in the coming days as part of the organization’s plans to intensify efforts to combat increasing verbal and physical attacks against journalists, including NABJ members, in the United States and abroad. Tucker, who was elected in August, will […]
NABJ Remembers Veteran Broadcaster Amanda Davis
Washington, DC – National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) members are saddened by yet another loss with the sudden passing of Amanda Davis, an Atlanta veteran news anchor. As this year comes to an end, NABJ remembers those we have lost, including Davis and other influential members who are some of the most renown journalists […]
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 Founder Acel Moore
Washington, DC – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is mourning the death of Acel Moore, one of the organization’s 44 founders. Moore was also a founding member of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. He was 75. The Philadelphia native served as an Army medic before becoming a copy clerk at the Philadelphia […]
Burundian Journalist, Jean-Claude Kavumbagu Honored by NABJ
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced Jean-Claude Kavumbagu, a Burundian internet journalist, will receive the organization’s 2011 Percy Qoboza Foreign Journalist Award. The honor will be presented at the association’s 36th Annual Convention and Career Fair in Philadelphia, PA, the nation’s largest annual gathering of minority journalists. Kavumbagu, editor of […]