Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ)

WABJ is proud to serve as the host chapter for this year's NABJ Region I Conference on Saturday, April 12 at Howard University. Registration is still open and all members are encouraged to attend, network and fellowship with our NABJ family and friends who will be in town. But act fast! Early-Bird by March 31, 2025 – (Last Day to Register Online) Professional Member (Professional/Emerging Professional/Alumni/Academic/Media-Related Members) – $60 Student Member – $25 Nonmember – $80 Student Nonmember – $35 --- To kick things off WABJ is hosting an opening reception that you will not want to miss. Those registered for the conference receive a discount on tickets to the opening reception. The NABJ Region I Conference Opening Reception powered by Amazon and WABJ will take place on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 6–9 PM at NPR Headquarters in Washington, DC. Early-Bird by March 31, 2025 Conference registrants $25 WABJ Members (not registered for conference) – $30 General Admission – $35 REGISTER FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION (https://lnkd.in/dci-6pMh) This high-energy evening will bring together journalists, media professionals, and industry leaders from across the region for a night of connection, conversation, and celebration. With complimentary beer and wine, a delicious "Welcome to DC" menu, and remarks from special guests, the reception will officially kick off the Region I Conference held at Howard University the following day. --- Please note both the conference and opening reception require payment and registration. You do not need to be a conference registrant to attend the opening reception. However, we encourage you register for the conference.

“[The Black Press’] work is rooted in love for us and love for people, and we must support them.” - Rev. William H. Lamar IV. The Washington Association of Black Journalists was honored to celebrate 198 years of the Black Press and 60 years of The Washington Informer at the Metropolitan AME Church for Black Press Sunday!

As president of the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ), people often ask me, "Is journalism dying?" My answer is always, "No, but it is evolving. It is changing." I know this is true because of the students we work with in our Urban Journalism Workshop. They show up early on Saturdays with questions and a genuine interest in storytelling. We have over 25 students who have decided to spend their free time learning about this industry. Journalism isn't dying. You're looking at the future of journalism below!

President Phil Lewis talked with Word in Black about the WABJ's Urban Journalism Workshop and why these pipelines are important. Check it out!

???Networking is key to advancing your career. Join us at Career Day on March 28 for the chance to meet newsroom recruiters, new mentors, and peers in person at the National Press Club. These connections could be the key to your next opportunity.

S/o to the Maryland Association of Black Journalists kicking off their annual Black Press Week. The University of Maryland College Park students invited local NABJ chapters to network and learn about professional opportunities around the Baltimore and DMV area. Kudos to the following chapters for representing Monday night: ??Baltimore Association of Black Journalists ??Washington Association of Black Journalists ??Bowie State University ??Howard University ??University of Maryland- College Park ###

Be sure to mark your calendar! Our next webinar and membership meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. The event will feature a important panel discussion on "Navigating Workplace Challenges." Join USA TODAY's Monica R. Richardson and Bloomberg Law's Khorri Atkinson as they break down the challenges you may face in the workplace as an early-career, mid-career or senior journalist — and how to overcome them. Check your email for the Zoom link! Following the webinar, we will provide important membership updates. Stay tuned!

? Looking ahead for March — save these dates! ? - March 8: The first session for the Urban Journalism Workshop begins at 9:30 am at the American University School of Communication. - March 12: WABJ will hold a webinar and general membership meeting. The time is still TBD, but will be announced soon. - March 16: WABJ has teamed up with the Washington Informer and the Afro for Black Press Sunday at Metropolitan AME Church, starting at 10 am. We will be commemorating the 198th anniversary of the Black press. - March 28: The National Press Club is hosting a Career Day Fair from 9 am to 4 pm. WABJ has received a promo code for $10 off tickets. WABJCD25. You can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eqDhsVDZ

Happy Birthday, Howard University! 158 years ago on March 2, 1867, the charter was signed that established our beloved institution. A lot has changed since 1867, but two things that have remained steadfast is Howard University’s commitment to producing leaders, change-makers, civil servants, activists, and more while also being the home to innovation, culture, excellence, and possibility. And during our Charter Day Convocation on Friday, February 18, our 18th President Ben Vinson, III reminded us of that very fact. “In these walls, in this sacred space that we call the Mecca, we are encouraged to be our best selves…to innovate, to inquire, to be bold, to discover the frontiers of excellence.” As we celebrate our history, legacy and the future of Howard, let us remember the power of possibilities. #howarduniversity #charterday #powerofpossibilities

WABJ closed out BHM ?????? with a mixer at the Go-Go Museum and Café in the city's historic Anacostia district on Monday in Washington, D.C. Go-Go music is the official music of the nation's capital, and the museum is a celebration and preservation of the music and a tribute to its pioneers. ??: Terace Garnier