The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.

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Founded by 44 men and women on December 12, 1975, in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the nation.

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Many of NABJ’s members also belong to one of the professional and student chapters that serve black journalists nationwide.

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Our chapter here at UT welcomes all minority journalists on campus who are looking for a sense of community and fellowship with other journalist who can help and influence them!

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NABJ is committed to the following:

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• Strengthening ties among black journalists

• Sensitizing all media to the importance of fairness in the workplace for black journalists;

• Expanding job opportunities and recruiting activities for veteran, young and aspiring black journalists, while providing continued professional development and training;

• Increasing the number of black journalists in management positions and encouraging black journalists to become entrepreneurs;

• Fostering an exemplary group of professionals that honors excellence and outstanding achievements by black journalists, and outstanding achievement in the media industry as a whole, particularly when it comes to providing balanced coverage of the black community and society at large;

• Working with high schools and colleges to identify and encourage black students to become journalists, and to diversify faculties and related curriculum; and

• Providing informational and training services to the general public.