NABJ Announces 2019 Convention Theme

April 9, 2019 by National Association of Black Journalists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2019) — As the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convenes the nation’s largest journalism jobs career fair this August in Miami, it is vital that NABJ continues to live up to its trailblazing roots, which our beloved founders started 44 years ago. Now, more than ever, advocacy must be at the forefront of all that we do, as more than 50 years after the civil rights movement we are still fighting for seats at the table for black journalists and other minorities. Read More

#NABJ19 Official Logo Unveiled

April 9, 2019 by National Association of Black Journalists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2019) — As we prepare to gather in the bright and beautiful city of Miami, this year our President and NABJ staff worked to ensure that our #NABJ19 Convention & Career Fair logo represented our theme boldly, while also paying homage to the city that will host us. Read More

Bernadette Brown and Maria Douglas Reeve Named #NABJ19 Program Chairs

April 1, 2019 by National Association of Black Journalists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2019) — National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Sarah Glover today announced the addition of Bernadette Brown and Maria Douglas Reeve to the #NABJ19 Convention and Career Fair planning and leadership team. Both Brown and Reeve will serve as program chairs. Read More

Leisa Richardson and Eva Coleman Named #NABJ19 Convention Co-Chairs

March 15, 2019 by National Association of Black Journalists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 15, 2019) — National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Sarah Glover has appointed longtime members Leisa Richardson and Eva Coleman as co-chairs of the organization’s 2019 Convention and Career Fair, to be held in Miami, Aug. 7–11. Read More

‘The Fly Jock’ Tom Joyner Joins NABJers Kathy Times and John Yearwood as Honorary Chairs for #NABJ19

March 14, 2019 by National Association of Black Journalists
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2019) — Tom Joyner, a legendary radio personality, entrepreneur and philanthropist, joins former NABJ President Kathy Y. Times and former NABJ Board Member John Yearwood as honorary chairs of the 2019 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair. The #NABJ19 gathering is considered to be the largest journalism jobs fair. NABJ expects more than 4,000 attendees at this year’s convention and career fair, which takes place Aug. 7–11 in Miami. Read More