Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ)

Join us Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at The Washington Post Building 1301 K st. NW. Washington, DC. Gain essential skills and insights on how to protect yourself and your work in high-risk reporting situations. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ez5bDwMc

Congratulations to Maynard faculty member Ron Nixon on receiving the Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award from the THE WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS INC! https://lnkd.in/eZBmTwhM

We are now accepting scholarship applications from journalism students in the Washington, D.C. metro area who are passionate about pursuing careers in media. The Paul Brock Scholarship honors the late Paul Brock, WABJ’s founding president, who also served as the founding executive director of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). NABJ Founding President Chuck Stone once described Brock as the “Henry Kissinger of Black journalists” because of his outstanding talent at organizing. Brock passed away in March 2021. The WABJ Investigative Journalism Scholarship program furthers the organization’s efforts to increase the representation of Black journalists in investigative reporting, thanks to a $10,000 seed investment MGM’s Orion Pictures and United Artists. Scholarship winners will be notified in late October and celebrated at the 2024 WABJ Special Honors & Scholarship Gala on Saturday, December 7 at Howard University.

VoicesDMV, a community engagement initiative spearheaded by the Greater Washington Community Foundation has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award. This award recognizes a local business leader or organization’s commitment to amplifying the voices and needs of underrepresented communities across the D.C. metropolitan area. Full announcement: https://lnkd.in/es3uQJX5

We’re extremely excited to announce that Enid Doggett, CEO and founder of INSPR Media LLC, has also been selected as a recipient of the 2024 WABJ President’s Award. Doggett will be honored at the 2024 Special Honors and Scholarship Gala on Sat. Dec. 7th at Howard University. Full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eH6JV9zc

We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Williams, digital and events producer at DC Public Library, has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 WABJ President’s Award. The WABJ president presents this award annually to recognize members for their stellar and visionary contributions to the organization’s growth and reach in the D.C. area.

We are thrilled to announce, Ron Nixon vice president of news and head of investigations, enterprise, partnerships and grants at The Associated Press is the 2024 recipient of the Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award. He will be honored 2024 WABJ Special Honors & Scholarship Gala. Read more, https://lnkd.in/eZBmTwhM

We are excited to announce that Rachel Scott, a senior congressional correspondent for ABC News, will receive the 2024 WABJ Young Journalist of Excellence Award. This award honors a Washington, D.C. area Black journalist age 35 or under who has demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication to the principles of journalism, and displayed a commitment to the mission of WABJ. Read full announcement and purchase your early-bird gala tickets and tables here: https://lnkd.in/erhgh5rH

WABJ is honoring Michael Franklin, Founder of Words Normalize Behavior LLC (WNB), with the 2024 Excellence in Communications Award. Franklin will be honored for his trailblazing contributions to the field, innovative initiatives, and unwavering commitment to amplifying diverse voices. Full announcement: https://lnkd.in/deCtpJ_3

Cheryl W. Thompson, Investigative Correspondent and Senior Editor at NPR is the 2024 WABJ Legacy Award recipient. Thompson will be honored at our Special Honors & Scholarship Gala for breaking barriers and providing notable leadership in increasing opportunities to people of color in media. Full announcement: https://lnkd.in/e-qJReuq