Who we are
About HABJ
One of the largest organizations of journalists of color in Houston — an affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists.
The Houston Association of Black Journalists is a nonprofit organization of media professionals from the Houston area with members in every facet of print, broadcast and online media, education and corporate communications. HABJ was founded in 1986 and is one of the largest organizations of journalists of color in Houston. HABJ is an affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists. Consistent with its purpose, we offer the following:
Membership benefits
- HABJ provides professional development,
- Honors excellence in journalism,
- Cultivates young journalists
- Ensures accurate coverage of the minority community
- Awards scholarships and Provides future workforce development and summer training opportunities for college students majoring in communications.
25+Journalists across Houston media outlets
37Years assisting professionals & students
$50K+Raised for student scholarships
HABJ Mission
Our Mission
Quality programs and services to — and advocacy on behalf of — minority journalists in Houston and the surrounding area.
The Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of minority journalists in Houston and the surrounding area. The organization was founded in 1986 and is the largest organization of journalists of color in Houston. HABJ is an affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
HABJ is committed to the following:
- Strengthening ties among minority journalists.
- Being an exemplary professional organization that promotes excellence in achievement of minority journalists.
- Working closely with all media to ensure a fair work environment for its members.
- Working closely with media managers to ensure opportunities are created for minorities to enter into the ranks of management.
- Working closely with all media to ensure fair and balanced coverage of the community at-large.
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