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The South Florida National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) chapter is dedicated to serving, educating, and empowering communities in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. For nearly forty years, this regional chapter has united journalists, media professionals, and students who advocate for diversity and strive for excellence in the industry. Each year, we award scholarships to high school and college students pursuing a four-year degree in Journalism.
We are excited to take part in this year's Give Miami Day, where we reaffirm our commitment to inspiring the next generation of storytellers. Our programs and workshops aim to educate young people about journalism, ignite their passion for the field, and provide them with essential connections and resources as they explore future career paths.
NABJ South Florida is unwavering in its dedication to advocating for African American journalists, media professionals, and students in the Tri-County area. We stand firm in upholding the highest standards of journalistic excellence.
Networking Opportunities: NABJ South Florida hosts a variety of events, including networking mixers, panel discussions, and workshops, to bring journalists together. These gatherings provide a platform for members to build valuable connections, share experiences, and collaborate on projects.
Career Development: NABJ South Florida supports its members in advancing their careers through mentorship programs, skill-building workshops, annual college fairs, and access to industry leaders. The chapter is actively engaged in helping emerging journalists navigate the ever-changing media landscape.
Community Engagement is a core value at NABJ South Florida. We are committed to giving back to the community through various outreach initiatives and volunteer work with local organizations.
Our diverse membership includes print, broadcast, digital media, public relations, and communications professionals. This diversity enhances our chapter's offerings and strengthens our commitment to journalistic excellence. Whether you're an aspiring journalist, a seasoned professional, or simply passionate about journalism, NABJ South Florida welcomes your involvement and partnership. We value each member's unique perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive community for all.
The mission of NABJ-South Florida is being fulfilled in many ways including:
Bolstering relationships among black journalists and media-related professionals.
Through facilitating annual career and media workshops to expand job opportunities to aspiring minority journalists, as well as providing professional development and training.
Providing scholarships for high school and college students, including the Rochelle Bridges Memorial Scholarship, the Florida International University Scholarship, and the Dwight Lauderdale Scholarship.
Educating South Florida residents in the most effective manner to obtain media coverage for important issues and events in their neighborhood.
Through partnering with local organizations, such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Hollywood, to impact South Florida’s communities in various capacities.
Through fostering support to community commitments including the University of Miami HighSchool Journalism Workshop, the Florida Memorial University Career Day, and various other annual engagements.
Through advocacy, NABJ-South Florida works hard to ensure fair and unbiased media coverage of issues that are important to minority populations in the region.
NABJ-South Florida provides media outlets with an inclusive resource of professional journalists of color to help ensure audiences receive an accurate and unbiased “full picture.”
Organization name
The National Association of Black Journalists-SF
Tax id (EIN)
65-0557698
Mission Category
Arts & Culture
Program Site Locations
All of Miami-Dade County
Annual Operating Budget
$25,000 - $99,999
Primary Population Served
Black/African American/African, General Population, Other
Address
4930 NW 16th Court