Welcome

Since 1975, our beloved organization has been navigating various challenges and opportunities to meet the needs of the moment.

The physical distance and challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has caused over the past few years did not stop us from making tremendous strides. WABJ quadrupled its membership since 2021, offered dozens of hands-on training workshops, roundtable sessions that connected members with newsroom managers, and improved outreach efforts. We also created a new awards program to celebrate Washington, D.C. area Black journalists and communicators for their incredible body of work and outstanding career achievements.

WABJ’s leadership is working to elevate the legacy of our founders who paved the way for young journalists like myself. And we are also recognizing the changing nature of the media industry by refocusing our priorities and goals to be better advocates for our members.

We welcome new partnerships to strengthen and support Black media professionals in the nation’s capital and to ensure newsrooms across the D.C. area are diverse as their readers, views and listeners. Your support ensures WABJ’s mission is successfully delivered through future programs and initiatives.

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