About CABJ
The Colorado Association of Black Journalists (CABJ), with more than 100 members statewide, is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists throughout. CABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the region and is an affiliate chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). www.nabj.org.
Like NABJ, CABJ is committed to:
- Strengthening ties among black journalists.
- Sensitizing all media to the importance of fairness in the workplace for black journalists.
- Expanding job opportunities and recruiting activities for veteran, young and aspiring black journalists, while providing continued professional development and training.
- Increasing the number of black journalists in management positions and encouraging black journalists to become entrepreneurs.
- Fostering an exemplary group of professionals that honors excellence and outstanding achievements by African American journalists, and outstanding achievement in the media industry as a whole, particularly when it comes to providing balanced coverage of the black.
- Working with high schools and colleges to identify and encourage black students to become journalists, and to diversify faculties and related curriculum.
- Providing informational and training services (media workshops) to the general public.
CABJ holds an annual Media Awards and Scholarship Banquet, taking that time to award scholarships to aspiring African American journalists, and recognize the talents and contributions of CABJ members in the areas of Print, Television and Radio jouranlism, as well as Public Relations and Lifetime Achievement. CABJ also recognizes exemplary coverage of Colorado's African American community with Scribes in Excellence (SIE). This competition is open to all journalists, regardless of color.
CABJ also hosts workshops for members of the African American community to help provide media-related information and tips for accessing Colorado's mainstream media organizations.
Students also have an opportunity to determine whether a career in journalism is right for them by attending CABJ's student workshops.