NABJ Journey to 50!
🎉We're 49! The Journey to #NABJ's 50th Begins Now!
Founded on Dec. 12, 1975, today marks our 49th anniversary and the kickoff of the journey to our 50th celebration in 2025. We'll celebrate all year, hold special events at #NABJ25 in Cleveland, and host a can't-miss program in Dec. 2025. Stay tuned!
#NABJWebinar: Beyond the Byline: Elevating Black Influence on Corporate Boards | Powered by 100 Black Voices
As trusted storytellers and advocates for truth, Black journalists possess the critical thinking, communication expertise, and societal awareness that boards urgently need to address today’s challenges.
This session aims to empower attendees to expand their influence beyond the newsroom, challenge systemic barriers, and ensure that Black voices are heard at the highest levels of decision-making.
The webinar explores key trends in board diversity, practical resources to prepare for board service, and a call to action for aspiring board members to start their journey. Barry Lawson Williams will emphasize the importance of current board members using their networks to refer others, as 85% of board appointments come through personal connections. Attendees will also learn how to hold corporate America accountable for ensuring their boards reflect the diverse customer base they serve. Despite efforts to cut DEI programs, this discussion highlights why diversity is not just a moral issue—it’s a business imperative.
#NABJWebinar: You Joined a (Journalism) Union. Now What?
Journalism unions can be powerful advocates for reporters throughout their careers. However, the strength of union protections depends on the strength of its collective members. The wave of enthusiasm that ushered unions into new newsrooms and sparked “Hot Strike Summer” has begun to wane, but mass layoffs and cost cuts across the industry make collective bargaining more important than ever.
Join union representatives and reporters who helped unionize their newsrooms in discussing how you can help unions help you.
Webinar Wednesday
✊🏾The “Hot Strike Summer” wave may be fading, but layoffs and cuts prove journalism unions are still key. Join #NABJ and our expert panel for this Wednesday's webinar! 🔔 P.S. Attend an NABJ webinar on Zoom by 12/11 for a chance to win in our Learn & Win giveaway! 🔗 and details in bio!
#NABJWebinar: Albany Road: Clips & Conversations | Presented by the NABJ Arts & Entertainment Task Force
Exploring Healing, Determination, Love, Hope, Family & More Through the Lens of Black Storytellers
This engaging webinar, presented in partnership with NABJ’s Arts & Entertainment Task Force, offers members a unique opportunity to connect with the creative minds and talent behind the upcoming film Albany Road, scheduled for a Nov. 15 theatrical release.
The webinar will feature a discussion with the film’s producer and director, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, and an award-winning actress. The conversation will delve into the film's themes, which resonate deeply with the Black community, exploring topics such as healing, determination, love, hope, and family.
This webinar aligns with NABJ and the Task Force's goal of offering creative insights beyond the annual convention’s "Clips and Conversations" series, encouraging greater engagement with the arts and Black filmmaking.
The conversation is essential for members interested in storytelling, both on screen and behind the scenes, highlighting how filmmakers and journalists bring shared cultural experiences to life across industries and communities.
ALBANY ROAD BOOKED MOVIE THEATERS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W8u5OJhXGE4gYrAFLa7F9g7vhzAXuuoQ/view?usp=sharing
Website: https://www.albanyroadmovie.com/
#NABJWebinar: Press Under Pressure: Managing Safety, Anxiety, and Other Threats in a Contentious Election Reporting Cycle
This insightful webinar will feature award-winning journalists and news leaders who have reported from the field and led teams on the field. Panelists will offer best practices and safety considerations for visual, print, digital, and broadcast journalists/correspondents, as well as newsroom leaders.
The session will address the threats facing Black journalists in today's contentious election reporting environment, focusing on preparations for physical safety, coverage planning, knowing your rights, communicating with managers and colleagues, engaging the community, and managing your mental well-being.
**Please read the CPJ Special Report: “On Edge: What the US election could mean for journalists and global press freedom” as we prepare for the webinar.
Link: https://cpj.org/thematic-reports/on-edge-what-the-us-election-could-mean-for-journalists-and-global-press-freedom/
Key Topics To Be Covered:
-Preparing for and Protecting Yourself and Others When Facing Online Harassment and Physical Threats
-Supporting Field Journalists, Logistical and Internal Communications Planning, and Safety Equipment
-Mental Health Considerations and Dealing with Violence, Arrests, and Threats
-Engaging with Communities, Colleagues and News Leaders
This webinar will equip journalists and newsroom managers with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the increasing threats and anxiety that come with covering contentious election cycles, ensuring safety and preparation remain a top priority.
🔔#NABJMembers, be sure to check your NABJ email, our Facebook/LinkedIn groups and Linktree for details on accessing tomorrow night's special webinar on preparing for covering the elections from the field.
Welcome Chapters
We're growing🌱!
Welcome new and reinstated #NABJ chapters!
🌱NABJ Penn State
🌱Columbus Association of Black Journalists
🌱NABJ-Duke University
🌱Dillard University Association of Black Journalists
🌱University of Memphis Association of Black Journalists
🌱NABJ California State University, Long Beach
#NABJ Conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia at WHYY
NABJ to Host In-Person Conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia at WHYY
What: The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will host an in-person conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris. This event will feature an interview between Vice President Harris and NABJ member journalists. It will take place in Philadelphia—a city deeply tied to NABJ’s legacy.
When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 2:30 p.m. EDT
Where: WHYY, Downtown Philadelphia
Who: The event will be attended by NABJ professional and student members and 100 journalism and communications students from local HBCUs will be invited. It is not a campaign event and is not open to the public.
Details:
PolitiFact will provide real-time fact-checking of the conversation via the #NABJFactCheck social media hashtag and through a live feed on the NABJ website
#NABJ24 Recap
⏪ We are taking it back to #Chicago to enjoy some unforgettable moments at #NABJ24! From inspiring panels to powerful connections, this year’s convention was one for the books! 😍 Stay tuned for more photos from our team and share your photo moments by commenting below!
