About Us

The mission/purpose of the UCO-ABJ is to bring together Oklahoma City-area Black journalists dedicated to truth and excellence in newsgathering and reporting, and equality in the media industry. To interact and collaborate with fellow student chapters in journalism-related matters. To establish a strong union among black students pursuing degrees in journalism at the University of Central Oklahoma. To exchange ideas and information with people and organizations concerned with people of color in the media. To critique the media's portrayals of minorities in their respective presentations. To work with local high schools to identify potential journalists, encourage their enrollment at the University of Central Oklahoma or other institutions with strong journalism programs, and teach them the benefits of the NABJ.