
NABJ21


Elephants bring a family together
By Dominique Ainsworth JSHOP Reporter For Sabine Ainsworth elephants represent strength, protection, good luck and good fortune. This is why Ainsworth, a mom of four from Fairfax, Va., gave each of her children an elephant […]

Students abandon eLearning in Denton ISD when virtual academy funds are denied
Back-to-school in the Denton Independent School District kicked off Aug. 12 with crowded hallways, unmasked faces, and classes that had double or even triple the number of students than they had the previous year.


College with COVID restraints now nearly normal
David John is a 22-year-old incoming senior at the University of Maryland. He is eager to leave home to go to campus finally. With his wait almost over, he still has to deal with restrictions due to COVID-19. […]

HBCU Athletes Are Quickly Changing the Game
By Marquette Walker JSHOP Reporter Choosing a historically Black College and University (HBCU) culture over a predominately white institution (PWI) experience is a huge move in today’s world. It inspires tomorrow’s leaders to question why […]

NABJ reports profit from 2021 Virtual Convention, new revenue streams
With the addition of new diverse new revenue streams, Treasurer Walter Smith-Randolph, says a surplus is projected by the end of 2021. […]

Keeping Black Professors at Universities Is As Important as Hiring Them
As a racial justice movement once again sweeps across the U.S. and schools and companies promise more diversity in their ranks, there is one number that has continued to remain significantly low for years: the lack of Black professors at predominantly white universities. And many times the problem becomes a revolving door for universities. […]

Disney Dreamers Academy to Celebrate 15 Years Next March
9-year-olds to spend four days at Walt Disney World Resorts. The program is dedicated to helping young adults develop their dreams through mentorship and building lifelong connections with peers and professionals. […]

Opinion: Should journalism professors adjust to students’ needs for effective mentorship & learning?
ATLANTA – Journalism may be a field with key guidelines, but some professors must shift from the traditional framework to keep young, emerging journalists focused and on top of their game. […]