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The National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame is a special place that honors amazing African-American and other journalists. It's like a hall of fame for people who have done incredible work in reporting the news and telling important stories. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) created this Hall of Fame to celebrate these talented individuals.

The Hall of Fame first started on April 5, 1990, when seven people were honored. After a break, the NABJ brought the Hall of Fame back in 2004. Since then, new journalists are added every year. The NABJ Board of Directors chooses who gets inducted, and a special banquet is held to celebrate them. Many inspiring journalists have been honored in this Hall of Fame over the years.

Honoring Great Journalists

The NABJ Hall of Fame celebrates journalists who have made a big difference. These are people who have worked hard to share information, tell important stories, and bring news to communities.

Original Inductees from 1990

When the Hall of Fame first began, seven pioneering journalists were honored:

Legendary Inductees from 2004

In 2004, the NABJ brought the Hall of Fame back. They decided to honor ten historical journalists who were "legendary figures" in the field. These individuals were honored after they had passed away, recognizing their lasting impact:

Contemporary Inductees from 2004

In the same year, three important journalists who were working at the time were also inducted:

Inductees from 2005

Inductees from 2006

Inductees from 2007

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Inductees from 2009

Inductees from 2011

Inductees from 2012

Inductees from 2013

Inductees from 2014

Inductees from 2015-2016

  • Tony Brown
  • Charles Gerald Fraser (honored after passing away)
  • Monica Kaufman Pearson
  • Dorothy Leavell
  • Austin Long-Scott
  • Dori Maynard (honored after passing away)
  • Gil Noble (honored after passing away)
  • Stuart Scott (honored after passing away)
  • Jacqueline Trescott
  • Morrie Turner (honored after passing away)
  • John H. White
  • L. Alex Wilson (honored after passing away)

Inductees from 2017

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

Inductees from 2018

Inductees from 2019

Inductees from 2020

Inductees from 2021

Inductees from 2022

  • Hoppy Adams
  • Michelle V. Agins
  • Drew Berry
  • Harry Boomer
  • Tanya Hart
  • Levi Henry
  • Cheryl Smith

Inductees from 2023

  • Sheila Dean Brooks
  • Roy S. Johnson
  • Jesse L. Lewis
  • Rob Parker
  • Randall Pinkston
  • Dave Roberts
  • Gwen Tolbart

Inductees from 2024

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