Black Male Journalism Workshop in the US

The mission of the workshop is to identify and rectify the under-representation of African-American males in newsrooms across the country. There is value in people from all backgrounds being attuned to this lack of representation and the disparities that may result from it. The support of diversity allies is critical to effecting meaningful change toward equitable representation in newsrooms.

Twenty students will be chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants to attend a one-week training program based at NYU in June 2024. To ensure the economic diversity of workshop participants, program instruction, housing, meals, and transportation to attend the workshop are provided at no cost for every participating student.

Become a Backpack Reporter

• During the workshop students will receive hands-on instruction from NYU faculty and visiting professionals and get the opportunity to report and produce their own multimedia stories.
• Below is a list of what to expect at the Black Male Journalists Workshop:
  • Experience life away from home, living in the East Village in one of the NYU dorms.
  • Visit some of New York’s most prestigious newsrooms, and meet with top journalists.
  • Receive intensive hands-on training in reporting, news writing, and multimedia journalism.
  • Publish original reporting projects on the program’s website and social media channels.
  • Build industry contacts as part of the Dow Jones News Fund network.

Eligibility Criteria

• All U.S. college students who appreciate the mission to support the representation of Black males in journalism, regardless of their identity or background.  They particularly encourage Black males with aligned interests and career goals to apply. Students must have completed their freshman year by Summer 2024.
• For admitted students, the program is free.

For more information, visit Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.