September 9th 2023.
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is thrilled to announce an initiative to bring the historic organization to Philadelphia. This vibrant city is the fourth-largest media market in the country and will benefit from the community membership NABJ provides.
NABJ President Ken Lemon expressed his enthusiasm for the efforts of the local journalists. He said, “We applaud the enthusiastic efforts and plans of this NABJ member-driven movement. The national organization supports this organic effort by local journalists to reconnect the NABJ Philadelphia chapter to its historic roots.”
The association’s board of directors is slated to meet in the city next month to further cement the initiative. Leading the charge are former Philadelphia chapter presidents, including former Regional Director and NABJ 2017 Hall of Fame inductee Michael Days. He shared, “We are looking forward to working closely with NABJ to quickly develop a dynamic Philadelphia chapter with strong, formal ties to NABJ. That is our legacy; that is our mission.”
More than 4,000 Black journalists and media professionals are members of the organization, and the NABJ is dedicated to providing innovative, quality programs and services. In addition, the association is committed to advocating on behalf of its members, which includes strengthening ties between Black journalists and media professionals, promoting fairness in the workplace, increasing job opportunities, and providing professional development and training. The NABJ also works to honor excellence and outstanding achievements by Black journalists, and in the media industry as a whole.
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