WABJ - Washington Association of Black Journalists

An organization of 550+ DMV area journalists, media-related professionals, educators and students. President: @phil_lewis_

[WABJ - Washington Association of Black Journalists @WABJDC]

Thousands of fans lined up in Northeast DC for the chance to audition for Druski's Coulda Been Records. @AWainwrightTV

[Wash Press Club Fndn @washpressclub]

Sundays are for support and inspo. Washington Press Club Foundation President Deborah Berry’s opening remarks at the 2026 Annual Congressional Dinner, reminded journalists to remain committed to press freedom in the face of adversity. #InHerOwnWords

[MLBbro.com @MLBbrodotcom]

Tap in! @jaydenarmant highlights the best Bro moments of the week on That’s Sick! #mlbbro #mlb #nationals

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Under the Trump administration, efforts to address deep-rooted inequities for Black students are being cast as discriminatory against white students https://t.co/asZMltaQOX

[Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN) @therealknelson]

Beyond thrilled to be hosting a new television series in DC. Can't wait to share details. Love when God's plan falls in place. 🙏🏽

[The 51st @51stnews]

Know about a cool event happening in (or around) the city soon? Let us know via the form below.

We publish two roundups each week — one featuring fun weekend events, and the other sharing opportunities to get more civically engaged: https://t.co/vIBKcGm9tl

[NABJ Print Task Force @NABJPrint]

.@KarenAttiah said she had to fight back against her firing from The @washingtonpost as a result of her social media post in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death. Check out this story from @realTadiAbedje on @WTOP.

#nabj #nabjprint #mediadiversity #journalism

[Tom Roussey @tomroussey7news]

This is the first “Late Night Hype” of the summer in DC. The Department of Parks and Rec has put these on since 2021 to give teenagers something positive to do. DPR will host weekly events like this for teens until September.

[WABJ - Washington Association of Black Journalists @WABJDC]

A directive from the Office of Management and Budget could force the Smithsonian to change its spending plans to match Trump’s priorities — or risk not getting some of the money Congress appropriated for its operations

via @BanksTorrence

https://t.co/x3zJiBQM5Q

[Wash Press Club Fndn @washpressclub]

The Washington Press Club Foundation is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices through our Women in Journalism Oral History Project. Here’s why you should know more about the Washington Press Club Foundation. 👀Learn more on https://t.co/qqgmup0tKi

[Torrence Banks @BanksTorrence]

Yesterday was my final day @NOTUSreports. I’m grateful for my experience, and the variety of talented reporters and editors I had a chance to work with along the way.

Later this month, I will be going to @BGOV as a Capitol Hill reporter. I’m looking forward to joining the team!

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

Nicole Carr discusses The Price of Exclusion

📅 June 18, 7 PM
📍 MLK Library

A powerful look at the untold history of Black medical professionals who healed their communities while navigating systemic exclusion. https://t.co/JzHcYF1Pf8

[April D. Bethea @AprilBethea]

Janeese Lewis George leads Kenyan R. McDuffie by double-digits in the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to a new Washington Post-Schar School poll. But a quarter of voters remain undecided.

More from @jennygathright, @sfcpoll & @sophiansolano

https://t.co/I8pGKcgl7c

[Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN) @therealknelson]

So grateful to be part of an organization that empowers women to win in all aspects of life!

[Tadi Abedje @realTadiAbedje]

For 11 years at The Washington Post, @KarenAttiah was writing opinion columns on race, culture, gender and human rights until she posted about Charlie Kirk's death. Check out my feature story on @WTOP. #WTOP #WTOPNews #KarenAttiah #TheWashingtonPost https://t.co/EC9cSi049c

[WABJ - Washington Association of Black Journalists @WABJDC]

TheGrio’s Gerren Keith Gaynor (@MrGerrenalist) asked President Trump why Black unemployment remains significantly higher than the national rate.

[Benét J. Wilson @benetwilson]

Going to @EdWriters in #Baltimore tomorrow? Here’s a message from Aunt Benét, Journalism’s Favorite Aunt ™!!

[WABJ - Washington Association of Black Journalists @WABJDC]

With over 550 members, WABJ is the largest chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. Join us today and become a part of what we're up to! https://t.co/ADrYRzmnHy

[jenny gathright @jennygathright]

Mayor Bowser was at The Post today for an event where she was interviewed by executive editor Matt Murray, who leads the newsroom. He asked her about the mayoral race. She did not want to weigh in on whether she would endorse, but here's what she said (thread)

[Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn]

There's an absolutely massive weekend ahead:
• Block parties at the Archives and National Gallery
• Pride festivals and parades from Leesburg to Takoma
• Outdoor concerts, movies and markets
• Sundress Fest, a luau and almost 50 ideas!

Read for free: https://t.co/ufuqxYb1xK