Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists

10/08/2026

🚨 DEADLINES EXTENDED! 🚨 Entries for both our 2026 Griot Drum Scholarship Program AND our 2026 Professional Media Awards will now be accepted through Oct. 15!!

College students, if you're pursuing a degree in journalism or a media-related field in Florida with ties to the Tampa Bay area, don't miss out on this opportunity! And to our journalists, we want to recognize your hard work in coverage of Tampa Bay's Black communities.

Don't wait: apply now! Get details here:
https://tampabayabj.com/scholarships/
https://tampabayabj.com/griot-drum/

10/07/2026

Award-winning journalist, essayist and professor.

Proud to announce Nicole Carr as our keynote speaker for our 2026 Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Ceremony!!

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here: https://tampabayabj.com/griot-drum/

10/02/2026

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!! 🎟 🎉

Join us for our annual Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Ceremony on Thursday, November 12th, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Le Méridien Tampa.

The event is a celebration of excellence in local media, education, culture and community.

This is an evening of excellence you don't want to miss!! ✨️ Get more information and purchase tickets here: https://tampabayabj.com/griot-drum/

09/28/2026

Get ready for this month's chapter meeting! We will be talking about AI — It's a conversation happening in every newsroom and in our industry. We will hear from industry expert Marla Jones-Newman about AI is impacting journalists, the best uses and the dangers.

This meeting is virtual, so check your e-mails for the link to attend. See you Wednesday!

09/15/2026

📣 CALLING ALL JOURNALISTS! 📣

Entries for our Professional Media Awards are NOW OPEN!!

We're looking to recognize journalists of all backgrounds for telling important stories in Tampa Bay’s Black communities.

Entries are $40 for TBABJ members and $45 for non-members.

Winners will be announced at our 2026 Griot Drum Awards & Scholarship Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Le Meridien in downtown Tampa.

Get more information and how to enter here: https://tampabayabj.com/griot-drum/

09/14/2026

Hey college students! Have you submitted your application to the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Program yet?

If you are a college student pursuing a degree in journalism or a media-related field in Florida with ties to the Tampa Bay area, then this is for you! Scholarships are open to all students. The deadline is Oct. 11, 2026. Get more details here: https://tampabayabj.com/scholarships/

Join 70M+ creators and sell, share & curate everything you do online. One bio link—your Linktree—brings it all together for your audience.

09/10/2026

It's that time of year again!!

Get ready for the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists 2026 Griot Drum Awards and Scholarship Ceremony on November 12 at 6 p.m.!

Look out for ticket information and additional details in the coming weeks. Hope to see you there! 🌟

08/22/2026

Are you a college student pursuing a degree in journalism or a media-related field in Florida with ties to the Tampa Bay area? Submit your application today for the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Program! Scholarships are open to all students. Visit our website for more details!

08/17/2026

is officially in the books! Over the week, our TBABJ members got the opportunity to learn, connect, celebrate, and fellowship with journalists from across the country.

From educational workshops and panels, to networking and social gatherings, ATL kept us busy! But we've returned home with renewed inspiration, faith, and strength.

A huge thanks to Atlanta Association of Black Journalists for hosting this year's conference, and a very special thanks to CFABJ Orlando for taking time out to enjoy the festivities with us and being a part of our Atlanta experience!

We're now getting our cowboy boots and hats ready as we look forward to Houston for ! See you all there!

08/16/2026

UNITED IN EXCELLENCE! ✨️

Here's the day 4 recap of , where we took some more time to fellowship with our sister chapter CFABJ Orlando as well as participate in a TBABJ roll call for the Atlanta conference.

We are also celebrating our very own VP of Broadcast, Emerald Morrow | Journalist , for winning the NABJ 2026 Salute to Excellence award in her category! 🥳

And of course, no conference is complete without a little partying, as we joined other members across the country for the kickoff in Houston!

Got photos? Be sure to tag us!