ABOUT JABJ

The Jacksonville Association of Black Journalists (JABJ) is an organization for journalists, journalism students and professionals in media-related fields. JABJ's membership represents a variety of media outlets in Jacksonville and the Northeast Florida region known as the First Coast.

Our members excel in every facet of print and broadcast journalism as writers, reporters, editors, news anchors and photojournalists in organizations such as newspapers, radio and television stations, internet, and advertising and public relations firms.

JABJ's objectives are:

• To strengthen ties among African-American journalists.
• To promote diversity in newsrooms.
• To honor excellence and outstanding achievement in the media industry.
• To expand job opportunities and recruiting activities for established Black journalists and students interested in the journalism field.
• To expand and balance the media's coverage of the African-American community and experience.

JABJ is a professional chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists , the largest media organization for people of color in the world.

Founded in 1975, NABJ has been a source of empowermente and support to its members and chapters via an array of professional services including a 24-hour job line , fellowships, leadership training and national conferences .