Black Journalists and Hispanic Journalists Announce 2016 Joint Convention to Be Held in Washington, D.C.
Gathering Could Potentially Assemble Most Journalists of Color Since 2008
(firmenpresse) - WASHINGTON, DC -- (Marketwired) -- 01/13/15 -- Today, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) announced plans to host a joint convention in 2016 in Washington, D.C.
NABJ President Bob Butler and NAHJ President Mekahlo Medina said they are proud to bring both organizations to our nation's capital. The two organizations have worked together since this summer, after immediate past NAHJ President Hugo Balta and Butler officially announced the partnership. The joint convention will be held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Aug. 3-7.
The convention will feature comprehensive journalism training, specialty programming, national newsmakers and the largest journalism career fair in the country.
"I am happy about the strategic alliance that we have formed with our partner, NAHJ, and we are excited that a dynamic city such as Washington will serve as our host," Butler said. "A joint 2016 convention increases our numbers, and our impact in an election year, and the presidential election will be high on our priority list."
"NAHJ is privileged to be part of what will be a monumental moment in 2016," Medina said. "Two of the country's largest journalism organizations representing two of the country's largest groups of color -- it will be a must-attend convention for everyone."
Both organizations anticipate increased convention attendance, possibly making this the largest such conference since the 2008 Unity: Journalists of Color meeting in Chicago.
The summer 2016 conference will be the fifth convention for NABJ in Washington, and the fourth time NAHJ has held a convention in here.
An advocacy group established in 1975 in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest organization for journalists of color in the nation, and provides career development as well as educational and other support to its members worldwide. For additional information, please visit, .
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancements of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists. For additional information, please visit,
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