About
HABJ Message
from the President

Welcome
to the HABJ Web site.
HABJ,
an affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists
(NABJ), is a nonprofit organization of media industry
professionals from the Houston area who represent more
than 125 professionals in print, broadcast, online and
corporate communications.
Since
1986, HABJ has worked diligently to provide professional
development, honor excellence in journalism, cultivate
young journalists and improve the media's coverage of
the minority community. HABJ provides scholarships and
workforce development; and it also connects college
students with internship opportunities in the field
of communications. Additionally, HABJ presents free
community outreach programs, seminars and town hall
forums for civic groups and communication professionals.
The timely discussions at these forums usually are led
by our members, who range from reporters in the field
to top-level managers and executives in news organizations.
Our
Web site serves as another tool for members, donors
and site visitors to find the latest activities and
services provided by HABJ. Please take the time to explore
the various links for a glimpse of who we are, what
we do and our commitment to improving the industry.
David
Ellison
President
Houston Association of Black Journalists
Houston Chronicle
“Once
you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
Fredrick Douglass |