Active for 2019-2020
Type of Organization: Professional
Organization E-mail: wuabj@winthrop.edu
Purpose of Organization: The purpose of WUABJ, in terms of its relationship with the National Association of
Black Journalists, shall be: To work in accord with such officers as the student representative,
to educate members and the University's community about the history of NABJ, as well
as issues the association seeks to address in the journalism industry, to network
with both aspiring and professional journalists, and to interact with fellow student
chapters in journalism-related matters.
Description of Organization: The members of Winthrop University Association of Black Journalists believe that
students working toward degrees in journalism and mass communication at Winthrop university
should work together under the auspices of the NABJ in the education of its members
with respect to the journalism field, as well as in the pursuit of scholarships, internships
and professional opportunities
Planned Projects/Events: Each semester we plan to have panel discussions, media mixers, black history program,
social networking events, and community service tasks.
