buffalo association of black journalists
Buffalo Association of Black Journalists
The Buffalo Association of Black Journalists is a non-profit,
501(c)(3) organization dedicated to getting expanded and more balanced media coverage of minorities and increasing minority representation at both the staff and management levels in Western New York newsrooms.
As an affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists, the world’s largest media organization for people of color, the Buffalo chapter helps minority organizations better utilize the media. The BABJ also monitors media coverage of minorities and reports to the community, and holds workshops for groups that seek media coverage. Using community forums, workshops, political debates, and a variety of other means, the BABJ works to:
Recent Posts
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Sept. 18, 2020) — The Buffalo Association of Black Journalists is pleased to kick off our inaugural Black film series with a preview screening of filmmaker Addison Henderson’s recently released film G.O.D. filmed using local crews and actors and edited last summer right here in Western New York. At our inaugural event, Henderson along with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown…
The Buffalo Association of Black Journalist is excited to share news about incoming talent to stations across our market. Jhas Williams joins WIVB-TV Channel 4 as a morning traffic anchor starting September 7. WIVB News Director Lisa Polster also announced meteorologist Jonathan Cubit has been promoted from digital meteorologist to an on-air position. You can now find him on the…