Celebrating Lionel Morrison
On 30 September the NUJ Black Members’ Council celebrated the life and legacy of the union’s first Black president Lionel Morrison.
Honouring Our Communities: the vital role of journalists in amplifying Black voices
This year’s theme for Black History Month, ‘Honouring Our Communities’, invites us to recognise the individuals whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life.
NUJ supports calls for BBC to meet with Jack Murley
The NUJ is supporting calls for the BBC to meet with former BBC Radio Cornwall presenter Jack Murley following the corporation’s apology for homophobic abuse he faced while working for the corporation between 2019 and 2023.
Responding to the threat of the far right
On 21 January the NUJ Black Members’ Council (BMC) held a well-attended webinar on responding to the threat of the far right.
Apply for the George Viner Memorial Fund
Black and minority ethnic student journalists should apply before 31 July 2025.
#ShowUstheMoney
Too many job adverts do not include the salary, and research shows this disadvantages women, disabled workers and Black workers.
Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 2024: Margaret Kimberley
The life and work of Claudia Jones hold timely lessons for anyone seeking to understand America and the world in the wake of the re-election of Donald Trump as US president, Margaret Kimberley said at the Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 2024.
Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
The NUJ has welcomed a new duty on employers requiring them to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in workplaces.
Disabled Members’ Council calls on course providers and exam boards to improve access for disabled students
The council has welcomed guidance by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, advising how higher education providers should ensure access and reasonable adjustments for disabled students.
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls for lasting improvements to access for disabled people
As the Paralympics and the achievements of Paralympians draw worldwide attention, the National Union of Journalists calls on the media industry to play its part in challenging the lack of access and inclusion in everyday life.