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Founded in 1975, the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is an organization of more than 450 journalists, journalism professors, public relations professionals and student journalists in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

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About WABJ

Supporting Black media Professionals in the DC Metro Area

WABJ provides members ongoing professional education opportunities and advocates for greater diversification of the profession.

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WABJ Special Honors Gala

 WABJ successfully hosted another sold-out Special Honors & Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

The gala is WABJ’s largest annual fundraiser. It supports thousands in scholarships each year for local student journalists and year-round, volunteer-led professional development programming, including the Urban Journalism Workshop for local high school students, which will be in its 40th year in 2026.

We presented awards to 10 distinguished professionals for excellence in journalism, communications, newsroom leadership and community service. 

Many thanks to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and guests!

 

NABJ Region I Conference

WABJ was honored to serve as the host chapter for our first Region I Conference since 2019.

With nearly 200 attendees traveling from New York, Connecticut, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and other states in Region I, the conference was a massive success!

This conference would not have been possible without our amazing committee members, volunteers, sponsors and recruiters — THANK YOU!

WABJ News & Updates
2025

Support WABJ this Giving Tuesday

This Giving Tuesday, donate to stand with the Washington Association of Black Journalists as we continue our mission to support and uplift Black journalists and communications professionals throughout the DC region. Your donation will help to strengthen our programming, including career fairs, networking events, workshops, panels, and mentorship opportunities that help emerging and established media professionals thrive. Your support also fuels one of our most impactful initiatives, the Urban Journalism Workshop. Other ways to give PayPal CashApp | $wabjdc Zelle | info@wabjdc.org WABJ is also a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Thank you for

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Announcements

WABJ Announces 2025 Special Honors Award Recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: Friday, October 10, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Jai-Leen James info@wabjdc.org Washington Association of Black Journalists Announces 2025 Special Honors Award Recipients The 50th Anniversary Gala will celebrate ten distinguished professionals and award scholarships to local college students on November 8. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) today announced the recipients of its 2025 Special Honors Awards, recognizing excellence in journalism, communications, and community service. The honorees will be celebrated at the 4th Annual Special Honors & Scholarship Gala on Saturday, November 8, under

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Gala Announcements

Eugene Daniels Named 2025 WABJ Legacy Award Recipient

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 10, 2025  PRESS CONTACT: Jai-Leen James  info@wabjdc.org Washington, D.C. — Today, the Washington Association of Black Journalists announced that Eugene Daniels, co-host of MSNBC’s “The Weekend,” is the 2025 recipient of the WABJ Legacy Award. This award recognizes a Black journalist whose sustained excellence and impactful work has left an indelible mark on the profession. Daniels will be honored at the WABJ 4th Annual Special Honors & Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. Tickets for the gala

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