July 26th 2024.
The National Association of Black Journalists Conference will be hosting an impactful panel in 2024, featuring Butch Graves, CEO of Black Enterprise, alongside other esteemed members of the Black media community. This year, the Executive Leadership Council will be taking the lead in hosting an array of influential media executives who have made significant contributions to the industry over the years. The panel, titled "The Power of Black Leadership and Today's Media Landscape," will include powerhouse leaders such as Essence CEO Caroline Wanga, CBS VP of News Tanya Black, Reach TV CEO Lynnwood Bibbens, and BET CMO Kimberly Paige, as announced in a press release shared with Black Enterprise.
During this panel, these leaders will delve into the crucial role of Black leaders in shaping the media's narrative, discussing the challenges they have faced and offering insights on how to continue driving inclusivity in the industry. Attendees of the NABJ conference will have the opportunity to witness and learn from these influential leaders in the fields of leadership, diversity, and the future of media.
The Executive Leadership Council has been a vital force in mentoring Black leaders in higher education and corporate America since its inception in 1986. Founded by a group of 19 Black corporate executives, the organization initially focused on keeping the doors of the historically Black college, Bishop College, open until 1988. Since then, the ELC has become a catalyst for a corporate civil rights movement and has played a crucial role in supporting, developing, and nurturing Black excellence in various sectors.
The annual NABJ conference, which will take place in Chicago from July 31 to August 4, is a much-anticipated event for Black journalists and media professionals from all over the country. The goal of the conference is to make a lasting impact on culture and continue the legacy of thriving Black-owned businesses and cultural institutions. With Chicago being voted as the best big city in the U.S. seven years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler, the event is expected to attract a diverse group of industry leaders, innovators, and influencers in media, technology, government, community service, health, arts, entertainment, academia, and more. In 2023, the multi-day conference in Birmingham, Alabama, saw over 3,000 attendees.
The conference will feature a wide range of topics that attendees won't want to miss. From writing data-driven stories to making connections in the newsroom and building small business success, there will be something for everyone. Additionally, the all-day Career Fair & Exhibits will provide attendees with the opportunity to network and potentially find their next employer. With such a diverse and exciting schedule, the NABJ conference promises to be a must-attend event for anyone in the Black media community.
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