Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists

06/20/2026

A huge thanks to all who attended or livestreamed the St. Petersburg Mayoral Candidate Forum last night! A special shout-out to our own Trevor Pettiford for being one of the moderators, and to the League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area for organizing an evening of education. 🫶🏾

The upcoming election is August 18, so stay informed ahead of the big day!

06/19/2026

Today, we honor those who endured years of oppression and those who fought for liberation.

May you all have a joyous Juneteenth! 🙌🏾

06/18/2026

The St. Petersburg Mayoral Candidate Forum is underway!

Can't make the event? Stream it instead:
https://lwvspa.org/event/city-of-st-petersburg-mayoral-candidate-forum/

06/18/2026

Tonight's the night! Join us and League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area for the City of St. Petersburg Mayoral Candidate Forum at SPC Gibbs Campus Music Center from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Learn more about the St. Pete mayoral candidates and hear from them directly about the issues that matter most to the community ahead of the upcoming election on August 18.

Due to the expected attendance, registration is required.

04/23/2026

15 MINUTES UNTIL OUR APRIL MEETING!! 🤩

If you haven't already, it's not too late to register! Check your emails for more info.

Get ready for our April meeting!! This month, we'll be Perfecting Our Pitch!

Join us virtually this Thursday as we hear from professionals on tips and tricks on how to refine our pitches in the newsroom. This meeting is one you don't want to miss!

Look out for additional details sent to your e-mail and be sure to pay your monthly dues before attending. Hope to see you there!

04/20/2026

Get ready for our April meeting!! This month, we'll be Perfecting Our Pitch!

Join us virtually this Thursday as we hear from professionals on tips and tricks on how to refine our pitches in the newsroom. This meeting is one you don't want to miss!

Look out for additional details sent to your e-mail and be sure to pay your monthly dues before attending. Hope to see you there!

04/05/2026

We hope you enjoy the day surrounded by the people you love.

Have a happy and blessed Easter! 🐇💐

03/31/2026

Please join us as we congratulate Colbi Edmonds of the Tampa Bay Times as our 2026 NABJ Convention Grant Recipient!! 🥳

Colbi joined the Tampa Bay Times in December 2024 as a regional reporter covering Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Now, she reports on the City of Clearwater, following local government and the Church of Scientology. She graduated from Boston University in May 2023 with degrees in journalism and political science, and a minor in African American studies.

See you in ATL, Colbi! 🎉

We also want to thank everyone who entered for the grant. 🫶🏾 Stay up-to-date on our socials for more NABJ Convention information.

03/28/2026

Are you attending the March meeting this Saturday? Members, be sure to check your email for details. We are starting on time at 11 a.m.

Our March meeting is set!! 🎉

Join us on March 28 as we discuss how to be on the lookout and prepare for impending mergers, acquisitions, and company splits.

Moderated by TBABJ's own Beverly White-Higgs, a panel of experts will share tips and advice on navigating the process.

Be sure to check your email for details on the meeting location. Hope to see you there!