RABJ
Rochester Association of Black Journalists
An affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists
NABJ Membership
NABJ Membership Information
Full Membership $100 is available for working journalists, including reporters, editors, photographers, newsroom managers, etc., who produce, gather, and disseminate news for newspaper, television, radio stations, magazines, wire services, etc., and full-time freelance journalists.
Premium Full Membership $150 Same as full-member eligibility plus additional benefits to include VIP express registration at the NABJ Annual Convention and Career Fair; a special invitation to the President's reception at the annual convention; acknowledgment in the convention program book and on NABJ's Web site and other publications; a premium member lapel pin; and a special gift.
Lifetime Full Membership $3,000 Full life membership.
Emeritus/Retired Full Membership $79 - For full members who have retired from active work in the journalism field, but who are still participating in the organization.
Associate Membership $75 For part-time freelance journalists, journalism teachers, and other media-related professionals.
Student Membership $40 For full-time students at an accredited college or university. Course of study must be in the communications field, preferably journalism. (Copy of current student ID required.)
High School Membership $35 Available for full-time academic students. Intended course of study must be in the communications field, preferably journalism. (Copy of student ID required.)
Premium Full Membership $150 Same as full-member eligibility plus additional benefits to include VIP express registration at the NABJ Annual Convention and Career Fair; a special invitation to the President's reception at the annual convention; acknowledgment in the convention program book and on NABJ's Web site and other publications; a premium member lapel pin; and a special gift.
Lifetime Full Membership $3,000 Full life membership.
Emeritus/Retired Full Membership $79 - For full members who have retired from active work in the journalism field, but who are still participating in the organization.
Associate Membership $75 For part-time freelance journalists, journalism teachers, and other media-related professionals.
Student Membership $40 For full-time students at an accredited college or university. Course of study must be in the communications field, preferably journalism. (Copy of current student ID required.)
High School Membership $35 Available for full-time academic students. Intended course of study must be in the communications field, preferably journalism. (Copy of student ID required.)
Dear Prospective Member: As an African-American you undoubtedly know the realities of life for thousands of African- Americans in Rochester.
As a journalist you undoubtedly know the importance of reflecting our community accurately.
The Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) was founded under the pledge of doing what we can to improve community relations, increase media accuracy and fairness, and inspire future journalists of color.
Since our founding in 2004 RABJ, and its members, have held journalism workshops for high school and college students; established a scholarship in the name of pioneering Rochester journalist Wyoma Best; sponsored a mayoral candidate debate, and established ongoing mentoring efforts with students in several city schools.
We have participated in numerous career days and community forums, and for several years, hosted a breakfast for journalists from around the world in conjunction with the United Nations.
We remain a trusted source of professional support for dozens of Black journalists in Rochester.
It’s my sincere belief that RABJ can continue to raise the level of journalism in Rochester.
Please join us!
Regards,
Gary McLendon
President RABJ
As a journalist you undoubtedly know the importance of reflecting our community accurately.
The Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) was founded under the pledge of doing what we can to improve community relations, increase media accuracy and fairness, and inspire future journalists of color.
Since our founding in 2004 RABJ, and its members, have held journalism workshops for high school and college students; established a scholarship in the name of pioneering Rochester journalist Wyoma Best; sponsored a mayoral candidate debate, and established ongoing mentoring efforts with students in several city schools.
We have participated in numerous career days and community forums, and for several years, hosted a breakfast for journalists from around the world in conjunction with the United Nations.
We remain a trusted source of professional support for dozens of Black journalists in Rochester.
It’s my sincere belief that RABJ can continue to raise the level of journalism in Rochester.
Please join us!
Regards,
Gary McLendon
President RABJ
FULL MEMBERSHIPS
($35) are available to writers, reporters, editors, photographers, columnists, and artists employed by any newspaper, television station, radio station, magazine or wire service; freelance writers, reporters, editors, photographers, columnists, or artists who earn a majority of their income from freelance activity.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS
($35) are available to journalists employed in an academic field, such as high school or college journalism teachers or professors;
media sales personnel, public relations persons, and other communications-related professions.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS
($10) are available to full- and part-time students enrolled in mass communications courses at accredited colleges and universities in the Rochester area.
($35) are available to writers, reporters, editors, photographers, columnists, and artists employed by any newspaper, television station, radio station, magazine or wire service; freelance writers, reporters, editors, photographers, columnists, or artists who earn a majority of their income from freelance activity.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS
($35) are available to journalists employed in an academic field, such as high school or college journalism teachers or professors;
media sales personnel, public relations persons, and other communications-related professions.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS
($10) are available to full- and part-time students enrolled in mass communications courses at accredited colleges and universities in the Rochester area.
RABJ Membership Information
RABJ Officers
RABJ Members
RABJ Membership
Gary McLendon
Democrat & Chronicle
President
Joanne Gordon
WXXI
V.P. / Broadcast
Kevin Hicks
D&C
V.P. / Print
Rhonda Austin
WXXI
Secretary
LaShay Harris
Rural Metro
Treasurer
Dolores Orman
Parlimentarian
Brandon Barnes
Cynthia Benjamin
Helene Biandudi
Rodney Brown
Rashira Brown-Turner
Erica Bryant
Carlet Cleare
Jonathan Ghent
James Johnson
Marsha Jones
Tynique Kelly
Janet Lomax
Richard McCullough
George Radney
Rochester Association of Black Journalists / P.O. Box 10620 Rochester, NY 14606