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This is Neesha, Press On’s resident comms person, and I had a time at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention @nabjofficial last month in my very own backyard, ATL! The convention theme, “OUR REVOLUTION: Truth, Power and Black Journalism,” set the tone for five fulfilling days of connecting, reconnecting, learning, witnessing, and visioning. I got to hug friends I hadn’t seen since college, meet internet inspirations in real life, hear about the Trans News Initiative, rub shoulders with the LGBTQ+ Task Force, and much more. Thank you, NABJ, for bringing over 4,000 Black journalists together during a time when we need to have each other’s backs to stay safe, informed, empowered, and employed. I hope y’all enjoyed our Southern hospitality. What were your favorite parts of #NABJ26? Let me know in the comments! [Image 1: Press On board member Lisa and Neesha smile and pose for a photo at the LGBTQ+ Task Force reception. Image 2: Neesha smiles and poses by a large sign that says, “Welcome. #NABJ26. August 12-16, 2026. Atlanta, GA. Our Revolution: Truth, Power and Black Journalism.” Image 3: Photo of a booklet that says, “The Trans News Initiative: for journalists, media researchers, community organizers & more. transnewsinitiative.org.”]
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