About the National Association of Black Journalists

NABJ is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of Black journalists worldwide.

Founded on December 12, 1975 in Washington D.C., it's the largest organization of journalists of color in the nation.

We are committed to:

• Strengthening ties among Black journalists;

• Sensitizing all media to the importance of fairness in the workplace for Black journalists;

• Expanding job opportunities and recruiting activities for veteran, young and aspiring Black journalists, while providing continued professional development and training;

• Increasing the number of Black journalists in management positions and encouraging Black journalists to become entrepreneurs;

• Fostering an exemplary group of professionals that honors excellence and outstanding achievements by Black journalists, and outstanding achievement in the media industry as a whole, particularly when it comes to providing balanced coverage of the Black community and society at large;

• Working with high schools and colleges to identify and encourage Black students to become journalists, and to diversify faculties and related curriculum; and

• Providing informational and training services to the general public.