About this campaign

NABJ - Philadelphia was founded this year by a group of veteran journalists who wanted to maintain a connection to the National Association of Black Journalists after the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) declared its independence from the national group. The journalists had opposed the decision to break from NABJ, whose founders in 1975 included members of PABJ. After their attempt to facilitate a reunion failed, the veteran journalists embarked on a mission to found a new affiliate chapter and work toward achieving the goals outlined by the founders - advocacy, fairness, integrity and community.