We cannot build Black press freedom on shrinking budgets. We need bold, creative, values-aligned revenue to thrive. As your President, I will: Cultivate mission-driven funders who understand NABJ’s role in defending democracy and diversifying media. Develop branded partnerships and member-supported campaigns that reinforce our independence. Leverage my relationships in philanthropy, media, and cultural spaces to...
As the industry evolves, NABJ must be the laboratory — not the museum. As your President, I will: Launch a NextGen incubator to support student journalists and early-career storytellers with mentorship, tools, and platform access. Bridge legacy expertise and new media fluency with cross-generational programming and editorial labs. Position NABJ as a thought leader on...
Truth and representation are under attack — in newsrooms, in public discourse, and policy. As Black journalists seek to tell the truth about who and where we are as a country, our organization must be a bold, unapologetic thought leader and champion for our members as they tell the story. As your President, I will:...
