NABJ Philadelphia

Tomorrow is the deadline to register!

Chapter VP Melanie Burney presented the inaugural Michael Day Leadership award to a student in the Acel Moore HS Journalism program. The Inquirer started the scholarship to honor Mike who was an editor at the Inquirer and the Daily News.

We were proud to attend the closing ceremony for the Acel Moore High School Journalism workshop.

President Nkwa Asonye and other members served as mentors. Sharyn Flanagan was the keynote speaker. A shoutout to Angie Baylock who helped spearhead the program.

This year, the program awarded the first Michael Days Leadership Award to Gabriel Grant, a junior at Girard College. Melanie Burney made the presentation, highlighting Mike’s career and his commitment “to help somebody.” Grant will receive $1,500 when he enrolls in college.

The program was started by NABJ Founder Acel Moore, a former Pulitzer Prize winner and editor and columnist at the Inquirer. His wife Linda Wright Moore, also a journalist, attended the festivities.
Congratulations!

Thank you NABJ Founder Sandra Long for inviting me as a presenter for the 2026 Dow Jones Early Career Training Program on the campus of the University of Maryland. I enjoyed sharing my experiences covering education with the 17 fellows from newspapers around the country. The future of journalism is in great hands.

Good to see our journalist brothers Rick Williams and Keith Pompey at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Theta Pi Omega Chapter Cotillion. Rick was the co-master of ceremonies and Keith was the proud father of a Junior Debutante. 🩷💚💕

In case you missed it, President Nkwa Asonye chatted with Patty Jackson today about the Michael Days scholarship. There’s still time for eligible students to apply by April 15. Please help spread the word!

For college students interested in journalism, The Michael I. Days Scholarship is still accepting applications! The deadline is April 15th, and the winners will be awarded on May 1st! @wdasfm APPLY NOW

Our president speaks with WDAS' Patty Jackson on Monday!

Catch NABJ Philly President Nkwa Asonye Jr. on WDAS with Patty Jackson
this Monday at 1 p.m. as he talks about our NABJ chapter, the inaugural Michael I. Days Scholarship and our upcoming reception for the NABJ Region 1 Conference on May 1-2, 2026. The reception will be held from
6-10 pm. Friday, May 1 at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/nabjregionalreception2026

Be sure to tune in and spread the word!

NABJ Region 1 Reception, Philadelphia, May 1, 2026 A Salute to the Black Press in Philly: A Voice For Us, By Us

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Next week, join a webinar moderated by Benét Wilson that offers journalists practical guidance on how to find opportunities, pitch with confidence, and navigate today’s freelance landscape.

You’ll hear from experienced freelance journalists who will share insights to help you strengthen your personal brand.

Register: bit.ly/NABJCaresWebinar

Don’t forget to also register for the Friday night reception hosted by NABJ Philadelphia on May 1.

Region I and the Young Black Journalists Task Force get ready for a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project, on reshaping how we understand and preserve history.

From her early career to her role as a leading voice in journalism, she’ll share insights on truth-telling, impact, and what lies ahead for the industry.

🗓 May 2 | 12:30 – 1:20 PM
📍 Temple University

Register here: bit.ly/NABJEmerge2026

Today is Local News Day — and the story is right where you live. 🗞️📺🎙️

Across the country, local journalists are doing the essential work of keeping communities informed, connected and accountable. From school boards to city halls, from neighborhood stories to breaking news, local journalism is where democracy lives every day.

At the National Association of Black Journalists, we know that Black journalists are central to telling the full story of our communities not just in moments of crisis, but in the everyday reporting that shapes understanding and drives change.

Local news isn’t just a pipeline to national headlines.
It is the foundation.

Today, we celebrate the reporters, editors, photographers and producers who show up for their communities — often with limited resources, but with unmatched commitment.

👉🏾 Tag your favorite local Black journalist or news outlet below
👉🏾 And support local news where you live — subscribe, share, and show up

Because when local journalism thrives, our communities do too.