CLEVELAND — For the first time in its history, the National Association of Black Journalists is holding its annual convention in Cleveland, bringing thousands of journalists, media professionals, and students to the city for a week of celebration, reflection, and training.

This year's gathering marks the 50th anniversary of the organization, which was founded in 1975 when 44 Black journalists met in Washington, D.C., to advocate for representation, equity, and the power of storytelling. Today, NABJ boasts thousands of members across the country.

In this edition of "Leon Bibb: Then and Now, veteran journalist Leon Bibb takes a look back at Cleveland's deep-rooted history with the Black press, and how that legacy continues to shape the stories being told today.

"Documentation is importa

See Full Page