2024 NOABJ Jazz Brunch presented by ENTERGY

2024 NOABJ Jazz Brunch presented by ENTERGY

The New Orleans Association of Black Journalists (501c3 nonprofit) will host the 2nd Annual Scholarship Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 12th at The Cannery.

In our inaugural year, NOABJ hosted a sold-out crowd treated to jazz music, delicious catered food, and a celebration of journalism excellence at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. With the popularity of this event, we have chosen a larger venue to cater to the many journalists and supporters in the community who plan to attend. In addition to fellowship with prominent community members, NOABJ will award (2) scholarships to students working to further their journalism education. We will also honor Black journalists who were pivotal in providing fair and accurate coverage of the Black community in New Orleans.

Black Journalists and media professionals have catalyzed change in America through their presence and work. We must continue to support young people entering the media landscape as today’s climate calls for truth and accountability despite negativity. Last year, our event raised $20,000 from our generous donors and we are committed to raising even more this year.

The honorees and scholarship award recipients will be celebrated with a brunch. Food and music will be provided. We also plan to auction items with proceeds benefiting the NOABJ Scholarship Fund. Join us as we celebrate the journalists who dedicated their lives to making our

The 2024 honorees are:

Ro Brown

LeBron “LBJ” Joseph

Beverly McKenna

Monica Pierre

The 2024 scholarship recipients are:

Tashia Renee Hogue (Xavier University)

Kennedy Simon Wells (Xavier University)

Host or Publisher New Orleans Association of Black Journalists