Fresh off the celebration of our 50th anniversary, Atlanta stands as the ideal host city for NABJ’s 2026 Convention & Career Fair. A historic hub for civil and human rights, Atlanta has a storied history that resonates with Black journalists and media professionals worldwide. Home to more than 50 colleges and universities, including six HBCUs; the world's busiest airport; the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and CNN’s global headquarters. A major center of film, television, and music, Atlanta, often called “the Hollywood of the South” continues to shape American culture, from hip-hop to global entertainment. It is a city where storytelling, innovation, and Black excellence thrive, making it the perfect backdrop for #NABJ26.
Over the years, NABJ has welcomed current President Trump; Former Presidents Biden, Obama, Bush and Clinton; singer-songwriter Tamar Braxton; Bill Whitaker, correspondent for 60 Minutes; Stephen A. Smith, ESPN commentator; Craig Melvin, co-Anchor of the Today show; Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Urban One, Inc.; and Monica Kaufman Pearson, NABJ Hall of Fame inductee who is the first African American and first woman to anchor a daily evening news broadcast in Atlanta.
No attendee leaves NABJ Convention the same as when they arrived: they are exposed to hundreds of training sessions, workshops, entertainment and networking events. Among thousands of attendees, everyone leaves with new professional contacts, inspired to enhance the journalism industry.
We look forward to you joining us in Atlanta for the next chapter in NABJ’s rich history.
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