Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists

The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1974 by journalists concerned about the lack of black journalists in the media and the dearth of coverage of the black community.

• Strengthen ties among Black communities and Black media entrepreneurs.
• Sensitize the media to biased news coverage.
• Promote diversity and equity in newsrooms.
• Sponsor scholarships for black high school students interested in journalism.
• Honor excellence and achievement in the media.
• Offer workshops to enhance the skills of black journalists.