The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.
Founded by 44 men and women on December 12, 1975, in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest organization of journalists of color in the world.
Many of NABJ's 3,300 members also belong to one of the dozens of professional and student chapters that serve black journalists nationwide. Learn more about NABJ here.
The Kent State Chapter of PRSSA, established in 1968, is one of 14 alpha chapters of the national PRSSA organization. The chapter currently has nearly 50 active members. PRSSA Kent has won three consecutive Teahan Awards, a national PRSSA award. Kent PRSSA also has received numerous awards for its service to students, the university and community from the annual Kent State Student Leadership and Honors Celebration. Learn more about PRSSA Kent here.
Our objectives include serving as a watchdog on the media, networking with professionals and with one another and educating, especially in the areas of ethics and changes in the field.
Kappa Tau Alpha is a college honor society that recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship in journalism and mass communication. It is the seventh oldest national honor society, founded at the University of Missouri in 1910 at the world's first school of journalism.
Membership must be earned by excellence in academic work at one of the colleges and universities that have chapters. Kent State is one of 67 chapters nationwide. Selection for membership is a mark of highest distinction and honor. Juniors and seniors must rank in the upper 10 per cent of their class.
The emblem of Kappa Tau Alpha is the key, the oldest symbol of knowledge and communication. The Greek letters mean "The Truth Will Prevail." The letters also suggest three English words: knowledge, truth and accuracy. The Society's colors are light blue, significant of truth, and gold, emblematic of worth and high standards.