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.
Guest speaker announced for Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 2026
Nesrine Malik, Guardian columnist, has been announced as the guest speaker for the 2026 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture.
NUJ Informed September 2026
National Executive Council update; Delegate Meeting 2027 explainer; updates on NUJ’s press freedom campaigning; unpaid internships; upcoming union events.
NUJ Informed December 2025
Strike ballots at STV and Reach; BBC Charter Renewal; Online Safety Act; the campaign to save journalism education; 2025 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture, and more.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP gives 2025 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture
This year’s annual lecture organised by the NUJ Black Members’ Council (BMC) focused on learning from trailblazing journalist Claudia Jones in the fight against the far-right.
Guest speaker announced for 2025 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture
The NUJ Black Members’ Council has announced that Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP will give this year’s Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture.
NUJ Black Members’ Council holds successful General Meeting
Members met online and in-person, joined by guest speaker Carol Ferguson, TUC equality and strategy support officer.
Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 2024
Registration is now open for the lecture hosted by the NUJ's Black Members Council on 5 December. Book a place to hear from Margaret Kimberley, executive editor and senior columnist of Black Agenda Report.
Nels Abbey: watch the video
Nel Abbey, author, journalist and broadcaster, gave the 2023 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture
