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NABJ AUTHORS SHOWCASE & BOOKSTORE

Don’t miss the chance to take advantage of the 2023 NABJ Authors Showcase & Bookstore, an informative and exciting offer at the NABJ Convention & Career Fair, Aug. 2-5 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.

Showcase your book and learn from experts about publishing here by March 31.

NABJ HALL OF FAME INDUCTION & LUNCHEON
Friday, Aug. 4, 2023
Sheraton Hotel Ballroom
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203

NABJ pays homage to legendary Black journalists, authors, educators, and activists who have made outstanding contributions to both their industry and the worldwide Black community over the course of their careers.

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Submit a Hall of Fame Nomination here by March 6.

NABJ SPORTS TASK FORCE SCHOLARSHIP JAM
Friday, Aug. 4, 2023
9 PM – Saturday, 2 AM

The Annual Sports Task Force Scholarship Jam is a special fundraising event. Come out and enjoy music and dancing for a good cause. Proceeds from the party go to benefit NABJ’s Sports Task Force Scholarship Fund, which provides college scholarships to help aspiring journalists; proceeds also support general funds for NABJ and the Sports Task Force.

Disclaimers: Must be 21+; Please get to the event as early as possible to guarantee entrance. There could be capacity issues if you arrive very late. No refunds.

Ticket information coming soon.

NABJ SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023
Sheraton Hotel Ballroom
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203

The awards ceremony is the only event in the United States that honors exemplary coverage of African/African American people or issues exclusively. The Salute to Excellence Awards Gala highlights the work of media organizations and individuals involved in print, broadcast and online journalism, marketing and communications.

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Submit a Salute to Excellence Nomination here by March 6.

NABJ GOSPEL BRUNCH
Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023
Sheraton Hotel Ballroom
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203

An NABJ tradition, the Gospel Brunch is one of the convention highlights. Be uplifted while feasting on the brunch buffet and enjoying entertainment.

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Please Note: Underage drinking is not permitted at NABJ events. In addition, all convention attendees are subject to the rules of the NABJ Code of Conduct.

Important Notice: Entry to each event is on a first-come first-served basis. You may not be able to enter some sessions because of seating capacity. We strongly encourage you to arrive early. Otherwise, you may be directed to an overflow room, a closed circuit hotel channel or viewing through live-stream sources.