The National Association of Black Journalists #InspireBlackMen initiative aims to inspire, support and develop training and mentorship opportunities for Black men working in journalism and media and those that aspire to.

2021 – #InspireBlackMen Focuses on Being a Black Man in Media

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) hosted its 5th annual Black Male Media Project June 12, 2021 via Zoom meeting. This year’s BABJ Black Male Media Project centered on the impact of being a Black man in an American newsroom and/or media company.

 

2020 – #InspireBlackMen virtual panel via Zoom

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists hosted its 4th annual Black Male Media Project June 6, 2020 via Zoom video conferencing. The discussion “Black Men Navigating The Crisis” focused on Black men navigating the coronavirus pandemic and #BlackLivesMatter.

2019 – #InspireBlackMen at WBAL-TV

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists hosted its 3rd annual Black Male Media Project June 1, 2019 at WBAL-TV 11. The forum centered on the impact of negative images of African-American men and boys on journalism. More than 60 people attended the two hour panel discussion focused on ways to improve the community trust between journalists serving the Baltimore media market and Black men and boys.

2018 – #InspireBlackMen at Morgan State Univ.

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists  hosted its second annual Black Male Media Project Saturday June 2, 2018 at Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication. BABJ Membership chair David Steele organized the panel discussion entitled, “Athletes, Activism and Community: Sports as a Platform for Change” focused on the role of athletes, public figures and journalists in advocating for issues impacting the Black community. (View photos and video)

 

2017 – #InspireBlackMen at WBAL-TV/Radio

The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists hosted its inaugural Black Male Media Project June 10, 2017 at WBAL-TV 11 & WBAL 1090 AM Radio. The National Association of Black Journalists #InspireBlackMen initiative aims to inspire, support and develop training and mentorship opportunities for Black men working in journalism and media and those that aspire to. (View photos and video)