Detroit Chapter-National Association of Black Journalists

06/19/2026

Thanks to for hosting our monthly general membership meeting Thursday evening. And we're glad Philip Lewis, a Detroit native and president of the Washington (D.C.) Association of Black Journalists, could join us.

06/18/2026

S/O to Serena Maria del Refugio
https://www.hourdetroit.com/food-cuisine/serena-maria-daniels-new-food-critic-hour-detroit/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSg8rNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqnnLn-7gBftch1TDXEB2z7POBu75Dkhk_YcfYYrHNscH1QbBCGAmlGGKmaE_aem_83HCNCZtL1Ws6UdyrFP46g

'Hour Detroit' announces Serena Daniels — former Midwest editor and Detroit city editor for Eater — as its new food critic.

06/16/2026

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Join Investigative Managers and Editors of Color on Friday, June 26, from 2–3 p.m. ET on Zoom for a conversation with Kat Stafford, founding Global Race and Justice Editor at Reuters.

An award-winning journalist and investigative reporter, Stafford leads Reuters' global coverage of race and justice. Previously, she served as a national investigative race writer and global investigations correspondent at The Associated Press. Her work examining systemic inequities and accountability has earned numerous honors, including the National Press Club Journalism Institute's Neil and Susan Sheehan Award for Investigative Journalism.

A former University of Michigan Knight-Wallace Fellow, Stafford is also a mentor, newsroom diversity advocate and leader within the investigative journalism community, serving on NABJ's Investigative Task Force and USC's Center for Health Journalism.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of journalism's leading voices on investigative reporting, race, justice and newsroom leadership.

Attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7628656682?omn=85126215401

06/15/2026

Convention may be months away, but now is the perfect time to secure your spot. Pre-register by July 1st to get a discounted rate on tickets for the NABJ26 Convention in Atlanta, happening August 12–16, 2026.

Make sure you renew your membership by July 1st to ensure your voice is heard in the upcoming elections.

Register here:

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06/12/2026

From NABJ:

Dear NABJ Members:

Our organization monitors fairness in the media, promotes diversity, provides training, steers people toward jobs, and offers scholarships while facilitating paid fellowships with our partners. The NABJ Board of Directors collaborates with NABJ’s staff to do all these good works. Board members are a critical component in achieving the vision for our organization.

This year, there are seven Board positions up for election and nine candidates. The certified candidates for the 2026-2028 Board of Directors are:

Vice President-Print

Eva D. Coleman
Lifestyle & Culture Editor
I Messenger Media LLC
Dallas, Texas

Treasurer

Tyler Clifford
Editor
Bloomberg News
Washington, D.C.

Vance Lang
Technical Director
CBS News
New York, N.Y.

Parliamentarian

Latonya Yarbro
Executive Producer
Gray Television
Atlanta, Ga.

Region II Director

Konah Williams
Freelance Writer/Producer
CNN/Hanok Media LLC
Indianapolis, Ind.

Region IV Director

Aaron Day
News Producer
FOX Television
Los Angeles, Calf.

Academic Representative

Lisa Armstrong
Assistant Professor
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, Calf.

Letrell Crittenden, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Community-Engaged Media
Klein College of Media and Communication, Temple University
Philadelphia, Pa.

Media-Related Representative

Shanita Akintonde
Founder & President
ShanitaSpeaks LLC
Chicago, Ill.

To review details on each candidate’s background and platform, as well as election rules and deadlines, click link. https://nabjonline.org/members/electionscentral/ -candidates

Wednesday, July 1, is the deadline for potential voters to have their NABJ membership current if they want to cast ballots.

Ballots will be emailed to eligible members, who may vote electronically from 9 a.m. ET/8 a.m. CT, Monday, July 20, through 5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT on Election Day, Friday, Aug. 14.

06/11/2026

Journalist Jena Brooker of Bridge Detroit invites journalists under the age of 32 to a BBQ on Belle Isle on Friday, June 12, at 5 p.m.

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🌞 A social BBQ on Belle Isle for young (under 32) reporters and photojournalists! 📍Belle Isle beach Sign up to bring something --an ingredient to grill, a topping, a side, or a drink! *young as defined by SPJ.

06/11/2026

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📅 Mark your calendars for Friday, Aug. 14, for the 2026 NABJ Sports Task Force Scholarship Jam at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. Prepare to step out for an evening of music and dancing in support of a great cause.

The 21st edition of this annual fundraising event is a longstanding NABJ Convention tradition, dating back to our first event in Indianapolis in 2006.

The proceeds from the party benefit the NABJ Sports Task Force Scholarship Fund, which provides college scholarships to help aspiring journalists. A portion of the proceeds also supports the NABJ and the Sports Task Force general funds.

🎟️ All ticket purchases are tax-deductible.

Get tickets: bit.ly/NABJ26SportsJam

06/09/2026

MEETING TIME! Our next chapter meeting will take place on Thursday, June 18 at WWJ Newsradio 950, 26455 American Drive in Southfield from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We’ll use the time to check in on one another and update the membership on a few things the chapter’s been doing.

You can join the Zoom at 6:45 p.m. Here’s the link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85907526633?pwd=c5kL0q9UmFPnUEnAz2OOmlbr0abhe3.1