Congratulations to our WABJ members who have received NABJ Special Honors - Christina Carrega (Angelo B. Henderson Community Service Award) and Beatrice Peterson (Journalist of the Year)!
The journalism job market has never been more competitive — and what made a candidate stand out five years ago may not be enough today. So what are recruiters actually looking for?
Join hiring managers and recruiters from some of the region’s leading newsrooms for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how they evaluate candidates, what catches their eye in a portfolio, and the common mistakes that cost applicants a shot at an interview.
You'll hear directly from the people making the calls — what skills and experiences they prioritize, how they think about emerging roles in digital, audio, and video, and what a truly competitive application looks like right now.
Registration required. WABJ members can attend in person at Northwestern Medill Campus in the Washington Post building. (1301 K Street NW, Suite 200 West, Washington, DC 20005). This panel will also be livestreamed beginning at 7 PM. Link to register in bio!
As the 2017 NABJ Journalist of the Year, this support for the National Association of Black Journalists is profound as too many Black women have felt the ire of the 45th and 47th president. Thank you for the statement.
We are excited to announce that our UJW students, Gavin Leonard and Marley Farmer, have been selected to participate in @politico ’s Journalism Institute.
This is a great opportunity for these budding journalists to get hands on experience in the largest politics-and policy-focused newsroom in the nation. They will participate in workshops, hear from industry leaders and more.
A big shout out to POLITICO’S @jyearwood305 (who joined us virtually during our last session) for partnering with WABJ for the past several years to make this opportunity a reality for our students.
ICYMI: "DCision 2026: D.C. Delegate and Mayoral Debate" took place at George Washington University on Saturday, May 2 where Democrat candidates for the district's Delegate and Mayor position debated and discussed their key policies ahead of primary elections on June 16.
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Video Producer: @_drush
And that’s a wrap! Our Urban Journalism Workshop session for 2026 is finished.
It has been an amazing 8 weeks of speakers, field trips and more. We are so thankful to our mentors, students, sponsors and parents who helped make the workshop happen.
A special shout out to @pgctvnews for taping the final newscast and @americanuniversity for partnering with us throughout the 8 weeks. We’ll see you next year! The final newscast, articles and photo essays will be on our website—wabjdc.org.
#UJW2026 #YoungJournalists
The Washington Association of Black Journalists would like to thank everyone who attended DCision 2026: Congressional Delegate & Mayoral debate at George Washington University.
You can find the full debate using the link in our bio. Don't forget to vote on June 16th!
Our UJW students and mentors were working hard this past Saturday to finish up their news articles and video stories. They have done an amazing job this session. One more session to go. #UJW2026 #YoungJournalists
Seven of our PGCPS students, who are taking part in an Urban Journalism Workshop, got a behind-the-scenes look at sports media at the Commanders' headquarters in Ashburn. The workshop runs for 8 Saturdays every spring and is organized by the Washington Association of Black Journalists. Students also get an opportunity to hear from experts in the field and get hands-on experience, writing, producing and editing throughout the workshop.
#PGCPS #CommandersCountry #StudentSuccess
In what was a frightening moment last night, shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prompting security to rush President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other high-ranking officials from the room while journalists — including several of our members — hid for safety.
The Washington Association of Black Journalists is extremely grateful that no one who attended the dinner were physically harmed. We condemn any form of political violence, as this event is meant to honor and recognize the importance of a free press.
Several of our members immediately began documenting what took place at the dinner despite the intense pressure. Jenny Abamu, Rachel Scott, April Ryan, Jasmine Wright, Mabinty Quarshie, Francesca Chambers, Nii-Quartelai Quartey, Raquel Martin, Gerren Keith Gaynor, Alexis Wainwright, Phylicia Ashley and more.
Bold, courageous journalism is the bedrock of a free society. We honor members of WABJ and the press, for showing up every day to do this crucial work in spite of the many threats to our safety and well-being.
The Washington Association of Black Journalists was proud to host our “A Toast to Press Freedom” reception on Wednesday, honoring the incredible Black journalists who show up every day to cover the White House and hold power accountable. The laughs, the hugs, and the long-time-no-sees made every moment worth it.
We showed up, showed out, and reminded everyone that we don’t have to wait for an invite. We can create our own rooms.
A heartfelt thank you to Don Lemon and AP White House reporter Darlene Superville for delivering remarks that reminded us why this work matters. Thank you to the National Association of Broadcasters and Comcast NBCUniversal for your generous support. And to our volunteers, photographers, entertainers, caterers, and bartenders — none of this happens without you.
Our hope is that next year, this event is even bigger, and we can open the doors to even more of our community. #WABJWHCD2026
