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ABC13 Anchor Melanie Lawson donates $43,000 to HABJ student scholarships
The Houston Association of Black Journalists’ Sneaker Ball Scholarships and Awards Gala was more than a night of fashion and celebration — it was…
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HABJ mourns the loss of beloved former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
The Houston community is deeply mourning the loss of former mayor and U.S. Representative, Sylvester Turner. In 2023, the Houston Association of Black Journalists…
Community
Impacts of the 2024 Election on Immigration, Reproductive Rights, and Diverse Communities
In the wake of the 2024 election, where Donald Trump was re-elected president, a panel of experts gathered to discuss the potential implications for…
NABJ News
NABJ President Appoints New Board Secretary
NABJ President Ken Lemon announced that Rod Carter will serve as the NABJ Board of Directors Secretary. Carter, a longstanding NABJ member and Weeknight…
HABJ News
NABJ Mourns the Loss of Past President, Journalism Pioneer Mervin Aubespin
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is mourning the loss of Mervin “Merv” Aubespin, who dedicated his life to creating opportunities for Black…
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NABJ Urges CNN to Allow Local Black Press In-Person Access to Cover Tonight’s Presidential Debate
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has received and read reports that local Black Press will not be credentialed to cover tonight’s Presidential…
NABJ News
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) stands firmly behind ABC News President Kim Godwin.
We are concerned over recent media reports that seem to be written with the intention of undermining the leadership of the first Black woman…
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Launch of Asian Resource Hub combats anti-Asian Hate and supports AAPI communities
In a groundbreaking move on February 29th, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL), Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC),…
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What’s that smell? Houston’s lower-income communities plagued with toxic air
The greater Houston area has long been plagued by high levels of pollution, registering some of the highest levels of any metro region in…
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HABJ raises over $50K in ‘soleful party with a purpose’ sneaker ball, scholarship gala
HOUSTON – In an evening marked by elegance, empowerment, and community spirit, the Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) hosted its Annual Scholarship and…