Advocating for Black journalists and media professionals since 1996.

Welcome to the new home of the Canadian Association of Black Journalists. Founded in 1996, the CABJ strives to advance the work of Black journalists and media professionals in Canada. Learn more.

CABJ Programs

📣 Event Registration Now Open!
The Canadian Association of Black Journalists (CABJ) invites you to Job Spark: CABJ Career Event on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

This free event brings together journalists and media professionals from across Canada for skills building and inspiration. Two tailored presentation streams will support early career journalists and mid to senior career journalists.

📍 Free Event | Online via Zoom
⏰ 4:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM MT | 7:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM AT
🔗 Register here:  https://shorturl.at/FLOe2

🎤 Meet the Speakers
Early Career Session
✅ Charelle Evelyn, The Hill Times – Soft Skills
✅ Melissa Stasiuk, The Globe and Mail – Resume and Cover Letters
✅ Allya Davidson, The Fifth Estate – How to Pitch a Story
✅ David McKie, Canada’s National Observer – Demystifying Public Records

Mid to Senior Career Panel – Overcoming Career Stagnation
✅ Brodie Fenlon, CBC
✅ Denise Balkissoon, The Narwhal
✅ Ruth Zowdu, CBC (ret.)

🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/FLOe2

💼 Event Sponsorship Opportunities: https://shorturl.at/zplJ9

cabj media startup bootcamp

The Canadian Association of Black Journalists (CABJ) recognizes the need to support journalists working outside of Canadian newsrooms. We have seen an increasing number of Black content creators and entrepreneurs who are working as digital storytellers outside of traditional media. The CABJ Media Startup Bootcamp will help to grow the ranks of Black content creators by equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to build and launch their own platforms. The program is led by experienced instructors who have successfully launched their own media startups.

J-School Noire

An educational program designed to introduce Black youth in grades 9-12 to the field of journalism, with the ultimate goal of encouraging them to apply to journalism programs and eventually pursue careers in the field.

CABJ CONNECTS

Join our growing network of Black media professionals!

CABJ on campus

Amplifying the voices of Black students at J-Schools across Canada.