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Est. 1986

Amplifying Black Voices. Empowering the Next Generation.

The Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) is a nonprofit organization representing media professionals across print, broadcast, digital media, education, and corporate communications. Founded in 1986, HABJ is one of Houston's largest organizations of journalists of color and is an affiliate chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).

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40+Years serving Houston

$50K+Raised for scholarships

Houston Association of Black JournalistsNABJ Affiliate Chapter

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NABJ News

July 25, 2026 · HABJ Staff

NABJ Addresses 2027 Convention Date Change

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has released a statement explaining its decision to move the dates of its 2027 Convention & Career…

Community · Jun 23

Who cares about our youth? Rep. Jolanda Jones calls on community media to continue the conversation

Community · Jun 19

Three Texas Lawmakers. One Big Question: Who Cares About Youth?

Community · Feb 24

Reporting on Texas Elections? Here’s What Media Must Know About Voting Laws

NABJ News · Feb 2

NABJ CONDEMNS THREATS TO PRESS FREEDOM, STANDS FIRMLY WITH JOURNALISTS TARGETED FOR DOING THEIR JOBS

Event

Get ready! Houston to serve as Host City for 2027 NABJ Convention & Career Fair

The Houston Association of Black Journalists is proud to serve as Host City for 2027 NABJ Convention & Career Fair. Find out how to be a sponsor, feature your business or help us showcase all H-Town has to offer.

“"Journalists and media professionals from across the nation, we are ready to show you how H-Town really represents. Join us in 2027! And to my fellow Houstonians, it's time to do the work." – Nakia Cooper, HABJ President”

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Galleries

HABJ events, through the years

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July 18, 2026 · Houston Chronicle · 13 photos

PHOTOS: General Body Meeting 7/18/2026

May 16, 2026 · Houston Chronicle · 15 photos

PHOTOS: Harris County Judge candidates address HABJ

December 20, 2025 · Ensemble Theatre · 184 photos

PHOTOS: 2025 HABJ Scholarship Gala and Sneaker Ball

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$1,500 toward the next great Houston journalist.

Open to graduating high school seniors and full-time college students from Greater Houston majoring in journalism, mass communications, or public relations. Apply online in about ten minutes.

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2.5+ GPAMinimum cumulative

500-word essayTopic updates each semester

2 referencesProfessors, employers, mentors

Fall deadlineAnnounced each cycle

Our History

Houston's Black media story, 1893 → today.

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1893The printed word

The Texas Freeman launches, followed by the Informer, Defender, and Forward Times — Black Houston's own front pages.

1953On the air

KCOH becomes Texas's oldest Black radio station; KTSU brings Black FM radio to Houston in 1972.

1973Prime time

Diana Fallis becomes Houston's first Black female prime-time anchor at KTRK, opening the door for generations.

1989HABJ is born

Houston journalists organize to protect and restore the place of Black journalists in American media.