Seattle Association of Black Journalists

07/28/2026

Members Jay Michael Martin Jr. & Kevin PH hosted The 2nd Annual Marcus Trufant Believe in Me Charity Golf Tournament took place on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Canterwood Golf & Country Club in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Hosted by former Seattle Seahawks cornerback and community leader Marcus Trufant, the event brought golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters together for a day of fun, fellowship, and meaningful community impact.
Proceeds from the tournament support the Trufant Family Scholarship Fund at Believe in Me, which provides academic scholarships, mentorship, and other support to underserved and marginalized young people pursuing education beyond high school.
This event was about much more than golf. It was about investing in young people, removing barriers to higher education, and helping students turn their potential and dreams into brighter futures.

https://trufantfamilyfoundation.com/pages/home-2045

https://www.believeinme.org/

07/18/2026

The Central District was, and always will be, Seattle’s Black epicenter.
 
This Sunday, we gather to prove it. ReUnion on Union returns July 19, 2 to 6 PM, on Union Street, with Surface headlining a celebration of 10 years of Africatown Community Land Trust.
 
Still Here. Still Building. See you there. 🖤💚❤️

 
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04/18/2026

https://youtu.be/jMbQrIlEJ8c

Veteran news reporter Deborah Horne opens up about her impressive journalism career and shares valuable advice for aspiring reporters. From her passion for storytelling to the lessons she learned over decades in the business, this is an insightful conversation for anyone interested in news, media, and the craft of journalism.

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Beyond The BylineProduced by the Seattle Association of Black JournalistsHosts: Kevin P. Henry and Naja JohnsonDeborah Horne, a retired newscaster, dedicated...

04/17/2026

Parents and students expressed outrage at Erika Kirk’s visit, which had been planned during school hours.

04/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed love at SABJ’s Black Voices Matter!

From powerful conversation to an unforgettable preview of Aviatrix, this night was a reminder of the impact of storytelling and community.

Special thanks to for sharing her work inspired by aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman!

🎭 Don’t miss the full production of Aviatrix
🗓 May 16 – June 7 at Seattle Public Theater

03/31/2026

Interview with retired news reporter Essex Porter. COMING SOON, NEW EPISODES FROM THE BEYOND THE BYLINE PODCAST.

Interview with former KIRO TV News reporter Essex Porter.
https://youtu.be/l4acWoIP53E

03/10/2026

Longtime Seattle journalist leads the conversation with Angela Poe Russell at SABJ’s annual Black Voices Matter showcase!

🗓 March 14 | 4:30–6:30 PM

will share an exclusive preview of her original musical Aviatrix, inspired by trailblazing Black and Native aviation legend Bessie Coleman — exploring how journalism and the performing arts can break through cynicism and reconnect us to truth.

🎟️ Students attend FREE
🎓 Proceeds support the Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship

Come be inspired. Come support. Link in bio!

03/07/2026

After a two-time Emmy-nominated debut, Conversations with KD Hall returns to KING 5 with a sharper focus and deeper purpose.
Season Two confronts the defining pressures of this moment: grief as a condition of leadership, and the expanding authority of women across sports, government, journalism, and civic life. These are not surface conversations. They are direct. Grounded. Necessary.
With back-to-back premieres on March 7 and March 8, the new season continues what the first began — documenting who is leading, what they carry, and what it costs.
This is not entertainment. It is a record of the moment we are living in. March 7 9:30AM on