ABOUT US
ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS
Mission
The Rochester Association of Black Journalists strives to help ensure diversity in area media and accurate, balanced coverage of communities of color while serving as a resource for both established and aspiring communicators of African descent.
Purpose
RABJ brings together people of color who work in the media, or media-related jobs throughout the Rochester area. We provide professional support and development for journalist of color and awards scholarships to promising young black students who plan to pursue careers as journalists.
Membership and Organization
The Rochester Association of Black Journalists is a professional organization whose membership includes journalists from area print, TV, radio and online outlets. Also, public relations and communications professionals serve as members, along with educators and anyone else in a media or media-related profession. Student memberships are available for those who are training to begin journalism as a career.
Meetings
Join RABJ for our monthly meetings at WXXI Public Broadcasting Council on 280 State St.
Click here to see our calendar.
Meet the RABJ
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Jalen McGill
President
Jalen McGill comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in Sports Journalism and sports Broadcast. Born and raised in Rochester NY, he received his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management at SUNY Brockport. He is currently studying at Roberts Wesleyan where he will receive his master’s in Strategic Leadership. Jalen currently serves at the Sports Director for WLGZ the Beat 105.5 where he co-host the weekly sports radio show,
Theresa Marsenburg
Secretary
Theresa Marsenburg moved to Rochester in 2022 from Tallahassee, Florida to serve as News Anchor at WROC-TV News 8. Theresa is a trusted, experienced, and award-winning journalist. As a veteran tv journalist, Theresa has covered numerous local and national topics but enjoys producing stories involving children and families, education, health care, social services as well news about history and culture. She is committed to elevating the voices and stories of African Americans and those who are often forgotten, misunderstood, or ignored.
George "Radman" Radney
VP of Print
George “Radman” Radney is the Sports Editor for Challenger Community News, Western New York's largest weekly African-American Newspaper. He has been a Beat Writer covering the NFL and the Buffalo Bills, including 15 Super Bowls for over 25 years. He hosts the “Real Deal Sports Show” along with co-host “The Phanatic”...
Kevin Bryant Hicks
Parliamentarian
Kevin Bryant Hicks is a freelance journalist and former staff writer for the Democrat and Chronicle
(D&C) in Rochester, New York.
A Rochester native, Kevin's interest in journalism began while a student at suburban Penfield High School when a D&C reporter visited his English class. Among the various after school activities he was involved with at Penfield High was the student newspaper as a writer.
At Howard University, in Washington DC, Kevin worked on the journalism department's lab newspaper, covering stories in the wider community.
Dr. Chib Onwunaka
Web Designer
Chib Onwunaka is the owner of Chib Designed IT LLC; a web design company dedicated to creating vibrant and modern websites that bring client needs to life. He has worked on multiple sites that range from non-profits, musicians, consultant groups, and more.
