NABJ has always led the way for Black journalists—fighting for fairness, building community, and creating opportunity. But at this critical moment, the reality is clear: our organization’s resources are being badly mismanaged.
Right now, NABJ sits on more than $8 million in assets, including $2.4 million in a checking account earning zero interest, based on its latest tax report. That’s money sitting idle while members face soaring costs and missed opportunities. I’m here to break that cycle—and supercharge your NABJ experience.
It’s Time to Invest in Us
Successful organizations don’t let money gather dust. They invest in their people and their future. One simple, proven tool to do this—and to keep us safe in uncertain times—is a business line of credit.
A business line of credit isn’t a loan with heaps of debt—it’s a safety net. It gives NABJ quick access to cash in emergencies, so we can confidently put our existing funds to work instead of letting them stagnate. We have access to the money whenever we want it, but we only pay interest if we need to use it. As your next president, my first executive action will be to secure two lines of credit for $1–5 million, immediately freeing up our existing cash to spark real change.
What Will That Unlock? Here’s the Plan.
- Slash Convention and Hotel Costs: Lowering barriers for members—especially students and early-career journalists—means more of us at the NABJ convention and all future events.
- Empower Local Chapters and Task Forces: New funding will elevate chapter programming and build stronger connections, so your voice and your region are truly represented.
- Hire Top Executives, Unlock Major Sponsorships: With more resources, we’ll partner with leading organizations committed to diversity—from tech giants to financial institutions—opening doors for jobs, fellowships, and life-changing sponsorships.
- Launch a Rapid-Response Legal and Advocacy Team: Laid off? Discriminated against? NABJ will stand up for you, providing expert backing and support when you need it most.
- Revitalize Our Website and Virtual Community: We’ll create a “LinkedIn for Black Journalists”—a digital hub with virtual events, job leads, and real-time networking, plus new transparency so you help decide NABJ’s future.
Smart, Responsible Growth—Not Risk
Even after these investments, NABJ will stay on rock-solid financial footing.
- We’ll keep millions in reserves—in high-yield accounts that bring in over $100,000 a year, instead of zero.
- We’ll switch to proven, low-cost index funds that would have brought NABJ $5.7 million over the past five years—versus the $372,000 NABJ actually earned.
- We won’t spend down to the bone. The business line of credit is there only if needed. Our assets—and your security—stay strong.
Why Vote for Real Financial Vision?
Because this is how NABJ grows, protects, and empowers its members. Because every dollar invested in our convention, chapters, legal advocacy, and technology becomes a dollar that builds Black journalism’s future.
Let’s make NABJ’s money work for every member—starting now. Vote for leadership that invests in YOU.
Stand with me, and let’s build the future of Black journalism together.