Year: 2021
VP Kamala Harris applauds journalists’ work during the pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris paid homage to journalists covering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic at the 2021 NABJ virtual Newsmaker Plenary, one of the highlights of the 2021 NABJ Virtual Convention Aug. 18-21 that was filled with special guests. […]
NABJ Media Network Gets Ready to Launch
By Kiah Armstrong NABJ Monitor The NABJ Media Network is set to launch at the end of August. The web-based digital site will have articles centered around issues that impact the Black community through the […]
Coming back vaxxed: Colleges, workplaces mandate COVID vaccines
More than 700 colleges and universities nationwide have announced a vaccine mandate according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, but who will be required to receive a vaccine varies by school. […]
NABJ preserves archives for future generations
20th-century journalist and activist Marcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” This describes the importance of the NABJ Archives Project, as it looks to showcase the groundwork and accomplishments of members through the 45-plus years. […]
More research needed for gun violence surge
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues this year, some cities saw an increase in gun violence, which led to some concerns that the pandemic is the reason. However, some experts are not concluding that the pandemic is impacting gun violence data shown for 2021. […]
Photo Gallery: NABJ Photographer captures aftermath of Haiti earthquake
Photos by NABJ Photographer Octavio Jones
Black journalists deal with mental health in a tough job
Being a Black journalist in America can be especially challenging when having not only to report on global issues, but also on difficult topics that impact the Black community. […]
Colorism and Sizeism Affect Black Women in Media, too
She’s not the only Black woman journalist who deals with more than racism. Many deal with discrimination based on their weight and complexion as well. […]