Loading...
Baltimore Association of Black Journalists
  • About
    • Board Members and Committee Chairs
  • News
  • Calendar
    • Archived Advisories
  • Annual Events
    • #InspireBlackMen
    • #BABJHoliday
    • #BABJReviews
  • Mentoring Program
  • Join BABJ
  • Contact

Tags archive: NABJ

Home /Tag:NABJ
Baltimore Association of Black Journalists News

Silence Is Not Safety: BABJ Backs Journalists Calling for Accountability at WJZ-TV

November 17, 2025 0

November 17, 2025 The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) expresses deep concern and disappointment regarding credible claims of leadership failures, a toxic work environment,…

News

BABJ named finalist for 2017 NABJ Pro Chapter of the Year

May 25, 2017 0

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists is a finalist for 2017 NABJ Professional Chapter of the Year. The Baltimore-based chapter with more than 90 members…

News

‘We love you April!’ Baltimore honors NABJ 2017 Journalist of the Year April Ryan

May 23, 2017 0

VIEW Flickr PHOTO GALLERY HERE  Three Baltimore journalism groups came together to celebrate White House correspondent April Ryan being named National Association of Black Journalists…

Upcoming BABJ Events


TBA
December 2025
______________________

babj_md

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists is an organization consisting of print, broadcast and public relations professionals and students
Election season is here! BABJ is now accepting app Election season is here! BABJ is now accepting applications for candidates seeking elections to our executive board for 2026-2028. Please click the link in our bio to apply! If you care about Black journalists, advocacy, connecting our organization to the surrounding community, apply!
Here are upcoming events for BABJ! Members have re Here are upcoming events for BABJ! Members have received emails, but for people who are interested in joining this chapter and actually contributing to our efforts, come out this Saturday! Click the link in our bio! Meanwhile, elections are coming up! Be on the lookout for more information!
What does transparency actually look like? An ope What does transparency actually look like? An open chair. Unanswered questions. And a call for independent review, consistent policy, and real accountability for journalists past and present. The dialogue remains open. #BABJ #NABJ #AccountabilityInMedia #Transparency #ThePeopleAreTalking
The dialogue remains. Last week, @nabjofficial an The dialogue remains. Last week, @nabjofficial and BABJ convened journalists, community voices, and media leaders for a critical conversation on transparency, trust, and accountability in Baltimore newsrooms. This was not a protest. It was a public record. The call remains the same — transparency, equity, and respect for the journalists who serve this city. The conversation continues. #NABJ #BABJ #LocalJournalism #MediaAccountability #Baltimore
Tonight. Baltimore. Be in the room. Meet our pane Tonight. Baltimore. Be in the room. Meet our panelists for “The People Are Talking” — a community town hall on the future of local journalism. 📍 Reginald F. Lewis Museum 🕡 6:30 PM 🎟 Free & open to the public RSVP at the link in our bio. #ThePeopleAreTalking #Baltimore #LocalJournalism #NABJ
Meet our moderator: Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise W Meet our moderator: Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead. An award-winning journalist, scholar, and one of the region’s most trusted voices on race, media, and community, Dr. Kaye will guide a critical conversation on the future of local journalism. 🗓 Thursday, February 19 📍 Reginald F. Lewis Museum 🕡 6:30 PM Join us for The People Are Talking: A Community Town Hall on the Future of Local Journalism — presented by the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists in partnership with NABJ. This conversation is about transparency, accountability, and the path forward for newsrooms and the communities they serve. #ThePeopleAreTalking #LocalJournalism #BABJ #NABJ #Baltimore
We believe in transparency. We believe in dialogu We believe in transparency. We believe in dialogue. This forum is about the future of local journalism in Baltimore and the journalists who serve our communities.
The people are talking. Now more than ever. The The people are talking. Now more than ever. The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists and @nabjofficial invites you to a community town hall on the future of local journalism. This conversation is about newsroom culture, accountability, workforce stability, and restoring trust in local news. 📍 Reginald F. Lewis Museum 🗓 Thursday, February 19 ⏰ 6:30 PM 🎟 Free & Open to the Public RSVP recommended — registration link in bio. When journalism shifts, communities feel it. Let’s talk about it. #ThePeopleAreTalking #BaltimoreJournalism #BABJ #LocalNews
Grateful for the community. Energized for what’s Grateful for the community. Energized for what’s ahead. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the season with BABJ. After a tough year, this meant everything. Here’s to deeper connection, bold work, and an even stronger 2026. ✨ #BABJ #BlackJournalists #BaltimoreMedia #BaltimoreJournalism #CharmCity CommunityMatters InTheRoom BuildingTogether
We are saddened by the passing of veteran journali We are saddened by the passing of veteran journalist and longtime BABJ member Charles F. Robinson III. Charles dedicated decades to journalism and was a tireless mentor and champion of young Black journalists, leaving a lasting impact on newsrooms and communities alike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his life and work. #BABJ #JournalismMatters #RestInPower
🎄Sure we’ve been busy but this is still the h 🎄Sure we’ve been busy but this is still the holiday season! 🎄Join us next Thursday for food, fun, and festivities as we look to end 2025 on a high note! 🎄RSVP with the link in bio!
NABJ & BABJ prepared for a confirmed Dec. 4 meetin NABJ & BABJ prepared for a confirmed Dec. 4 meeting with WJZ/CBS. WJZ/CBS Leadership cancelled less than 24 hours before. -Our information was accurate. -Our good faith is consistent. -Our commitment to a safer, more equitable newsroom remains unchanged. Full context in the slides. #SilenceIsNotSafety #NABJ #BABJ #Accountability
Silence is not safety. Since releasing our joint Silence is not safety. Since releasing our joint NABJ x BABJ coalition statement on November 17th, additional current and former WJZ staffers have come forward with documentation and accounts underscoring the concerns raised. This week, WJZ-TV and CBS News leadership will meet with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) to address issues surrounding newsroom culture, communication, turnover, safety, accountability, and trust. Baltimore deserves a newsroom that serves its communities with transparency, clarity, and integrity. Journalists deserve a workplace free of retaliation, instability, and inconsistent leadership. We look forward to a productive, honest dialogue — rooted in accountability, data, and a shared commitment to improving local news in Baltimore. #SilenceIsNotSafety #NABJ #BABJ
SILENCE IS NOT SAFETY. Today, the Baltimore Assoc SILENCE IS NOT SAFETY. Today, the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) publicly addresses a pattern of leadership failures, retaliation, racial inequities, and alleged sexual harassment reported by current and former @wjztv employees. More than two dozen departures since 2022. A culture of fear, suppression, and inconsistent accountability. Broken promises. Black journalists pushed out of a station that once symbolized community trust. With support from NABJ, we are calling for: • An independent third-party review of newsroom culture • A leadership audit • Anonymous staff feedback • Restorative measures for harmed employees • Immediate dialogue with WJZ leadership This moment is about truth, protection, and rebuilding trust. Read our full statement. #WJZAccountability #BABJ #NABJ #JournalismMatters
LIGHTS 🤩 CAMERA 🤩 ACTION! Students, it’s LIGHTS 🤩 CAMERA 🤩 ACTION! Students, it’s that special time of year again! Join us for our third annual BABJ Multimedia Bootcamp, Saturday, October 4th at Morgan State University! Registration link in bio! Our workshops include: 🤩On-Air Performance 🤩Writing 🤩Production 🤩Content Creation As usual, this is open to ALL students! #nabj #babj
LIGHTS 🤩 CAMERA 🤩 ACTION! Students, it’s LIGHTS 🤩 CAMERA 🤩 ACTION! Students, it’s that special time of year again! Join us for our third annual BABJ Multimedia Bootcamp, Saturday, October 4th at Morgan State University! Registration link in bio! Our workshops include: 🤩On-Air Performance 🤩Writing 🤩Production 🤩Content Creation As usual, this is open to ALL students! #nabj #babj
From panels, workshops, student multimedia project From panels, workshops, student multimedia projects — BABJ & Baltimore was well represented all over Cleveland for the 50th anniversary of @nabjofficial! We can’t wait to see everyone in ATL in 2026! Until then, be on the look out for fall programming beginning in September! #NABJ #NABJ25 #BABJ
It’s been a while but we are back! Join us next It’s been a while but we are back! Join us next Thursday at R. House for another summer mixer ahead of the 50th anniversary of NABJ! Even if you’re not attending NABJ, come out for food, fun, fellowship!
Today is NABJ’s annual Inspire Black Men Day, pa Today is NABJ’s annual Inspire Black Men Day, part of the NABJ Black Male Media Project! NABJ tasked local chapters to give flowers to trailblazing Black men who have paved the way in our regions. In Baltimore, we want to recognize these trailblazing men who impacted our community through their achievements, leadership, mentorship, and storytelling. ✨Wiley Daniels ✨Al Sanders ✨Stan Stovall ✨Rod Daniels ✨DeWayne Wickham ✨Tim Tooten ✨Sam Davis Who do you celebrate on this Inspire Black Men Day? #inspireblackmen #nabj #babj
Upcoming events & dates for BABJ, our region and n Upcoming events & dates for BABJ, our region and national convention! Check the links in our bio for more information
Follow on Instagram

SAVE THE DATE


BABJ Multimedia Bootcamp
Nov. 10, 2023
9 AM to 6 PM
REGISTER HERE
______________________

November General Body Meeting
Nov. 11, 2023
12 PM to 2 PM
REGISTER HERE
______________________

babj_md

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists is an organization consisting of print, broadcast and public relations professionals and students
Election season is here! BABJ is now accepting app Election season is here! BABJ is now accepting applications for candidates seeking elections to our executive board for 2026-2028. Please click the link in our bio to apply! If you care about Black journalists, advocacy, connecting our organization to the surrounding community, apply!
Here are upcoming events for BABJ! Members have re Here are upcoming events for BABJ! Members have received emails, but for people who are interested in joining this chapter and actually contributing to our efforts, come out this Saturday! Click the link in our bio! Meanwhile, elections are coming up! Be on the lookout for more information!
What does transparency actually look like? An ope What does transparency actually look like? An open chair. Unanswered questions. And a call for independent review, consistent policy, and real accountability for journalists past and present. The dialogue remains open. #BABJ #NABJ #AccountabilityInMedia #Transparency #ThePeopleAreTalking
The dialogue remains. Last week, @nabjofficial an The dialogue remains. Last week, @nabjofficial and BABJ convened journalists, community voices, and media leaders for a critical conversation on transparency, trust, and accountability in Baltimore newsrooms. This was not a protest. It was a public record. The call remains the same — transparency, equity, and respect for the journalists who serve this city. The conversation continues. #NABJ #BABJ #LocalJournalism #MediaAccountability #Baltimore
Tonight. Baltimore. Be in the room. Meet our pane Tonight. Baltimore. Be in the room. Meet our panelists for “The People Are Talking” — a community town hall on the future of local journalism. 📍 Reginald F. Lewis Museum 🕡 6:30 PM 🎟 Free & open to the public RSVP at the link in our bio. #ThePeopleAreTalking #Baltimore #LocalJournalism #NABJ
Meet our moderator: Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise W Meet our moderator: Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead. An award-winning journalist, scholar, and one of the region’s most trusted voices on race, media, and community, Dr. Kaye will guide a critical conversation on the future of local journalism. 🗓 Thursday, February 19 📍 Reginald F. Lewis Museum 🕡 6:30 PM Join us for The People Are Talking: A Community Town Hall on the Future of Local Journalism — presented by the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists in partnership with NABJ. This conversation is about transparency, accountability, and the path forward for newsrooms and the communities they serve. #ThePeopleAreTalking #LocalJournalism #BABJ #NABJ #Baltimore
We believe in transparency. We believe in dialogu We believe in transparency. We believe in dialogue. This forum is about the future of local journalism in Baltimore and the journalists who serve our communities.
The people are talking. Now more than ever. The The people are talking. Now more than ever. The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists and @nabjofficial invites you to a community town hall on the future of local journalism. This conversation is about newsroom culture, accountability, workforce stability, and restoring trust in local news. 📍 Reginald F. Lewis Museum 🗓 Thursday, February 19 ⏰ 6:30 PM 🎟 Free & Open to the Public RSVP recommended — registration link in bio. When journalism shifts, communities feel it. Let’s talk about it. #ThePeopleAreTalking #BaltimoreJournalism #BABJ #LocalNews
Grateful for the community. Energized for what’s Grateful for the community. Energized for what’s ahead. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the season with BABJ. After a tough year, this meant everything. Here’s to deeper connection, bold work, and an even stronger 2026. ✨ #BABJ #BlackJournalists #BaltimoreMedia #BaltimoreJournalism #CharmCity CommunityMatters InTheRoom BuildingTogether
We are saddened by the passing of veteran journali We are saddened by the passing of veteran journalist and longtime BABJ member Charles F. Robinson III. Charles dedicated decades to journalism and was a tireless mentor and champion of young Black journalists, leaving a lasting impact on newsrooms and communities alike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his life and work. #BABJ #JournalismMatters #RestInPower
🎄Sure we’ve been busy but this is still the h 🎄Sure we’ve been busy but this is still the holiday season! 🎄Join us next Thursday for food, fun, and festivities as we look to end 2025 on a high note! 🎄RSVP with the link in bio!
NABJ & BABJ prepared for a confirmed Dec. 4 meetin NABJ & BABJ prepared for a confirmed Dec. 4 meeting with WJZ/CBS. WJZ/CBS Leadership cancelled less than 24 hours before. -Our information was accurate. -Our good faith is consistent. -Our commitment to a safer, more equitable newsroom remains unchanged. Full context in the slides. #SilenceIsNotSafety #NABJ #BABJ #Accountability
Silence is not safety. Since releasing our joint Silence is not safety. Since releasing our joint NABJ x BABJ coalition statement on November 17th, additional current and former WJZ staffers have come forward with documentation and accounts underscoring the concerns raised. This week, WJZ-TV and CBS News leadership will meet with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) to address issues surrounding newsroom culture, communication, turnover, safety, accountability, and trust. Baltimore deserves a newsroom that serves its communities with transparency, clarity, and integrity. Journalists deserve a workplace free of retaliation, instability, and inconsistent leadership. We look forward to a productive, honest dialogue — rooted in accountability, data, and a shared commitment to improving local news in Baltimore. #SilenceIsNotSafety #NABJ #BABJ
SILENCE IS NOT SAFETY. Today, the Baltimore Assoc SILENCE IS NOT SAFETY. Today, the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) publicly addresses a pattern of leadership failures, retaliation, racial inequities, and alleged sexual harassment reported by current and former @wjztv employees. More than two dozen departures since 2022. A culture of fear, suppression, and inconsistent accountability. Broken promises. Black journalists pushed out of a station that once symbolized community trust. With support from NABJ, we are calling for: • An independent third-party review of newsroom culture • A leadership audit • Anonymous staff feedback • Restorative measures for harmed employees • Immediate dialogue with WJZ leadership This moment is about truth, protection, and rebuilding trust. Read our full statement. #WJZAccountability #BABJ #NABJ #JournalismMatters
LIGHTS 🤩 CAMERA 🤩 ACTION! Students, it’s LIGHTS 🤩 CAMERA 🤩 ACTION! Students, it’s that special time of year again! Join us for our third annual BABJ Multimedia Bootcamp, Saturday, October 4th at Morgan State University! Registration link in bio! Our workshops include: 🤩On-Air Performance 🤩Writing 🤩Production 🤩Content Creation As usual, this is open to ALL students! #nabj #babj
LIGHTS 🤩 CAMERA 🤩 ACTION! Students, it’s LIGHTS 🤩 CAMERA 🤩 ACTION! Students, it’s that special time of year again! Join us for our third annual BABJ Multimedia Bootcamp, Saturday, October 4th at Morgan State University! Registration link in bio! Our workshops include: 🤩On-Air Performance 🤩Writing 🤩Production 🤩Content Creation As usual, this is open to ALL students! #nabj #babj
From panels, workshops, student multimedia project From panels, workshops, student multimedia projects — BABJ & Baltimore was well represented all over Cleveland for the 50th anniversary of @nabjofficial! We can’t wait to see everyone in ATL in 2026! Until then, be on the look out for fall programming beginning in September! #NABJ #NABJ25 #BABJ
It’s been a while but we are back! Join us next It’s been a while but we are back! Join us next Thursday at R. House for another summer mixer ahead of the 50th anniversary of NABJ! Even if you’re not attending NABJ, come out for food, fun, fellowship!
Today is NABJ’s annual Inspire Black Men Day, pa Today is NABJ’s annual Inspire Black Men Day, part of the NABJ Black Male Media Project! NABJ tasked local chapters to give flowers to trailblazing Black men who have paved the way in our regions. In Baltimore, we want to recognize these trailblazing men who impacted our community through their achievements, leadership, mentorship, and storytelling. ✨Wiley Daniels ✨Al Sanders ✨Stan Stovall ✨Rod Daniels ✨DeWayne Wickham ✨Tim Tooten ✨Sam Davis Who do you celebrate on this Inspire Black Men Day? #inspireblackmen #nabj #babj
Upcoming events & dates for BABJ, our region and n Upcoming events & dates for BABJ, our region and national convention! Check the links in our bio for more information
Follow on Instagram

Follow @BABJ_md

Tweets by @BABJ_md

PHOTOS: 2019 #BABJReviews

2019 BABJReviews

PHOTOS: 2019 Black Male Media Project

2019 Black Male Media Project

PHOTOS: 2018 Black Male Media Project

2018 Black Male Media Project

PHOTOS: 2017 Black Male Media Project

2017 BABJ Black Male Media Project

PHOTOS: Baltimore Salute to April Ryan

Baltimore Salute to April Ryan - 2017 NABJ Journalist of the Year

PHOTOS: 2016 NABJ Region 1 Conference

2016 NABJ Region 1 Conference in Baltimore

Popular Topics

April Ryan award BABJ BABJholiday Baltimore Baltimore Ravens Blogalicious Blogging charity Freddie Gray freelance hoilday Joe Ferguson Mario Armstrong Maryland Public Television Morgan State University MSUABJ MSU SGJC NABJ nomination party Philanthropik Ray Rice social media Stacey Ferguson The Baltimore Sun Toy Drive
Baltimore Association of Black Journalists
2017 Baltimore Association of Black Journalists. All rights reserved. Created by Macho Themes