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The National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame is a special place that honors amazing Black and other journalists. These are people who have done great work in news and media. It's like a special club for the best journalists!

The Hall of Fame was first started on April 5, 1990. Seven talented people were honored that year. Then, for a while, no new people were added. But in 2004, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) brought the Hall of Fame back to life!

Since 2004, new journalists are added to the Hall of Fame every year. The NABJ Board of Directors chooses who gets in. New members are celebrated at a special banquet. Right now, there are 39 people in this important Hall of Fame.

Honored Members

This section lists the amazing journalists who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Original Inductees (1990)

Seven people were the very first to be honored when the Hall of Fame began.

Legendary Inductees (2004)

In 2004, the NABJ decided to honor ten historical journalists. These "legendary figures" were chosen as a special one-time group. They were honored after they had passed away (this is called "posthumous" induction).

Contemporary Inductees (2004)

In the same year, three living journalists were also inducted.

Inductees of 2005

Inductees of 2006

Inductees of 2007

Inductees of 2008

Inductees of 2009

Inductees of 2011

Inductees of 2012

Inductees of 2013

Inductees of 2014

Inductees of 2017

  • Michael Days
  • John Jenkins
  • Rev. Aisha Karimah
  • Garth C. Reeves, Sr.

Inductees of 2018

Inductees of 2019

Inductees of 2020

Inductees of 2021

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