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Biden’s Words Spark Controversy
Former Vice President Joe Biden was pressed by a group of five reporters in a headline-making conversation during the joint virtual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists on Thursday. […]
Pandemic, Other Challenges Greet Tucker in NABJ Presidency
By Tyrik Wynn Dorothy Tucker’s first year as president of the National Association of Black Journalists has been full of challenges. After taking the helm of a financially healthy organization, Tucker faced the prospect of […]
Publisher’s Drive Keeps her on the Main Road
By NABJ JSHOP Reporter Ayomi Wolff and Ankhusmet Lynch-Wade NABJ secretary and Dallas journalist Cheryl Smith visited the NABJ JSHOP this week, to share with students her journey as a journalist. Smith was born and […]
Barrett Station: A Family’s Heritage
One particular family is bonded by a community in Harris County, Texas that was founded by their ancestor Harrison Barrett. In 1865, Barrett, who had been enslaved, learned of his freedom — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — and had a vision of one day finding his relatives and bringing them all together again. […]
Close Treasurer’s Race Fills Out New NABJ Board
Walter Smith-Randolph and Jarrad Henderson have emerged as NABJ’s new treasurer and academic representative, respectively, after two contested races for the board of directors. […]
Treasurer’s Race Sparks Debate on Treatment of LGBTQ+ Members
This year’s treasurer’s race not only was a reckoning on finances, but also sparked a forum for concerns from the LGBTQ+ community. […]
A Closer Look: Tallahassee’s Activists
By Nallah Brown Just two days after the murder of George Floyd on May 25, the residents of Tallahassee experienced their trauma of state violence in Florida with the murder of Tony McDade. Amid a […]
Collegiate and Professional Football Coaches Join to Compete Against Systemic Racism
After Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy and the Kansas City Chiefs left Miami as Super Bowl champions, many were surprised that for two straight years, he was not offered a head coaching position in the National Football League. […]