Rochester Association of Black Journalists

05/21/2026

Congratulations Mikhaela!

WXXI Public Media has announced a major change to its radio lineup, naming veteran journalist Mikhaela Singleton as the new local host of NPR’s Morning Edition on WXXI News.Singleton officially joins the station Monday, May 18, when she will co-host the morning program alongside longtime host Beth...

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

RABJ’s Parliamentarian, Theresa Marsenburg has been working all over Rochester this week. Check out her most recent post of what she covered for News 8.

05/16/2026

African American Film Festival!

05/14/2026

This week, we screened the powerful John Singleton romantic drama, "Poetic Justice." 📝💜 Starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur, it’s a moving story of a young poet navigating grief and healing on a transformative road trip from South Central to Oakland. We were thrilled to gather at the storied and historic The Little Theatre in Rochester, NY, for the event!

As always, the screening was followed by a compelling, passionate post-film panel discussion. A huge thank you to our incredible community panelists for sharing their insights:✅ Reggie Cox✅ Jasmine Brewer✅ Marvelous Marvin🎙️ Moderated beautifully by Darian Ward.

Missed this one? Don’t worry! Our next Black Cinema Series film brings us back to the iconic Little Theatre for the Exclusive Rochester Premiere of "Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It"! 🎹🎬📅 Monday, June 29 at 7:00 PM📍 The Little Theatre (240 East Ave)Save the date and join the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) for another vital community dialogue. See you at the movies! 🍿

05/13/2026

Political activity is beginning to intensify across Rochester and Monroe County as candidates prepare for what is expected to be a highly watched 2026 election cycle featuring congressional races, local legislative contests, statewide battles, and growing debate over public safety, housing, taxes, a...

05/12/2026

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05/12/2026

We stand with NABJ!

Black women journalists deserve the freedom to do their jobs without being targeted, demeaned, or publicly attacked for asking legitimate questions.

NABJ stands firmly with ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott and all Black women journalists who continue to face hostility simply for holding power accountable and reporting the truth.

A free press is a pillar of democracy, not a privilege granted by those in power. When Black women journalists are insulted or singled out for doing their jobs, it is bigger than one moment or one person. It is an attack on the role of journalism itself.

We will continue to defend the dignity, safety, and press freedom of Black journalists everywhere.