WABJ - Washington Association of Black Journalists
@WABJDC
An organization of 600+ DMV-area journalists, media-related professionals, educators, and students. Founded in 1975. President: @phil_lewis_
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This week on Explain It to Me: why your vet bill is so freaking high. Take a listen, and pet pics are more than welcome in the replies 👀
Before the felony, Son Huynh said he was never one to miss an election. His conviction in Virginia took that right away from him. A court victory brought it back.
My latest for @postlocal
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In case you missed it: Fairfax County community weighs in on Dominion-NextEra Energy merger as concerns grow over data centers, electric bills
My latest for @WTOP
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Talib Shakir, Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs.
We share our love, condolences, and prayers with Talib’s family and loved ones, the entire MORCA team, and all the members of our community relations teams who loved and learned from Talib.
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We are saddened to share the passing of Senator Alsobrooks’ beloved mother, Patricia Ann Alsobrooks.
We ask for privacy for the Senator and her family at this time.
Dawn Porter is set to direct a feature documentary on Max Robinson, a pioneering Black TV news anchor and a founding member of WABJ
✨SOME NEWS✨ Last month, I joined The Atlantic as an associate editor on the fact-checking team. The Atlantic has long been one of my favorite magazines to write for because of its rigorous fact-checking process. I’m excited to do this work with such talented folks!
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Reading Is Resistance examines threats to stories and civic participation through the lens of Black women's literature and voting rights.
EXCLUSIVE: @justicedems has appointed Rev. Hodari Williams as its new exec. dir., setting the progressive PAC up to hone a civil rights message ahead of the 2028 election.
Progressivism and civil rights, Williams told me for @politico, are "inseparable."
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- @dnlgrimes asked Trump if he planned to push the FBI to launch an independent investigation into the death of Nolan Wells
My question to the vice president today:
Excited to learn from @IRE_NICAR at #AccessFest26# for the next few days!✍🏽
I had such a great time with the amazing students & professors at @BowieState!!! 🙌🏽🫶🏽. Their studios are amazing!!
Republican candidates in the most closely watched races this midterm election cycle are split over whether to appear with President Donald Trump on the campaign trail or risk offending the MAGA base by avoiding him altogether.
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HUD just made the letter to Wells Fargo public.
Looks like the admin is focused on WF since it was the first of the major banks to launch similar programs
Lincoln University students and alumni say the state of Missouri intentionally underfunded its land-grant HBCU.
Now, they’re suing for $549 million to recover decades of owed funds.
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Southwest DC is getting a radical new arts space. Its founding partners hope their collaborative non-profit model can support small and midsize arts orgs across the city:
"The principles are very mutual aid, very co-op, very solidarity economics."
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News: NAACP sues Justice Department over election monitors
Max Meyers, associate counsel for the @NAACP Office of General Counsel, noted that the organization has tried for weeks to get clarity from federal officials.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's hearing in a federal court in Maryland has been canceled.
Attorneys are staying back in the courtroom for "next steps".
I will update you as soon as I have details on what changed.
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Big congratulations to the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) on reaching a massive milestone—600+ members strong!
Thank you to the leadership team, board chairs, and members who make this community thrive. Here’s to continued growth and impact!
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