Buffalo Association of Black Journalists

09/18/2025

Come be part of this tonight! A must-have conversation at a time like this featuring some of our brightest local voices to lead us through.

Melvin “Trey” Bankhead III, former BABJ President and Director of MB Ink Strategic Communications

Edwin “DJ Ed Nice” Jackson, on-air host at , editorial photographer and graphic designer

Malik Rainey, photographer and teacher, NABJ Salute to Excellence Award recipient

Dallas Taylor, digital editor , artistic director of

See you there!

09/17/2025

BABJ Board members Al Vaughters and Taylor Epps WKBW at the 7 News WKBW speaker series, where Al discussed his legendary career and gave advice to the next generation.

09/15/2025

Third Thursdays is back! The Buffalo Association of Black Journalists is proud to partner with the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor this Thursday, 9/18 6-8 pm to bring an important panel discussion on telling OUR stories.

Also, we’ll be discussing citizen journalism as tools of democracy and emphasizing how anyone can use their voice to drive change.

This event is free and open to the public; stay tuned for the announcement of our amazing panelists!

06/20/2025

We’ve enjoyed seeing everyone’s Juneteenth celebrations all week! Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend. Stay proud, Buffalo✊🏾❤️💚💛

06/11/2025

We can’t wait to see you this weekend at this year’s Juneteenth celebration! The BABJ team is your voice for inclusivity and diversity in news. Come say hi and learn about what we do!

And while you’re there, you can get a free portrait this weekend taken by Yves-Richard Blanc. He’ll be snapping free high end photos by the MLK statue!

03/20/2025

Sending love to 7 Life Host Mercedes E Wilson of 7 News WKBW as she battles stage 4 breast cancer. She is one of the strongest among us and a fierce leader in our community. As she refocuses her Sadie’s Relish business and pushes forward, we wish her the best.

03/20/2025

Sending love to 7 Life Host Mercedes E Wilson of 7 News WKBW as she battles stage 4 breast cancer. She is one of the strongest among us and a fierce leader in our community. As she refocuses her Sadie’s Relish business and pushes forward, we wish her the best.

Television personality and entreprenuer Mercedes Wilson, most recently the host of the program 7Life on WIVB and former co-host of AM Buffalo, talks about he...

03/17/2025

02/24/2025

Tune into WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo today for a Black History Month segment at 3!

Claudine Ewing WGRZ

02/21/2025

It all starts with community. Thank you to everyone who came out to our DEI forum last night! What a great, refreshing conversation, led by Ekua and Kim’s expertise.

It doesn’t stop here. Catch us every third Thursday for more conversation and community!

02/21/2025

It all starts with community. Thank you to everyone who came out to our DEI forum last night! What a great, refreshing conversation, led by Ekua and Kim's expertise.

It doesn't stop here. Catch us every third Thursday for more conversation and community!