CJF Awards 2026-27 Black Journalism Fellowships to Five Early-Career Journalists
Event summary
- The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) announced five recipients of the 2026-27 CJF Black Journalism Fellowships on May 12, 2026.
- The fellows will be hosted for six months at CBC/Radio-Canada, The Globe and Mail, CTV News, or the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB).
- Each fellow will receive a competitive full-time stipend and mentoring in skills such as video editing, writing, research, and investigative reporting.
- The fellows will contribute to an article or series considered for publication by their respective media partner organizations.
- The recipients will be recognized at the CJF Awards ceremony on June 10, 2026.
The big picture
The CJF Black Journalism Fellowships aim to amplify Black voices and improve coverage of Black issues in Canadian media. This initiative aligns with broader industry trends towards greater diversity and inclusion in journalism. The partnerships with major media organizations like CBC/Radio-Canada, The Globe and Mail, and CTV News underscore the strategic importance of cultivating future Black media leaders. The fellowships also highlight the ongoing challenges for media in the digital era, including the need for more inclusive and representative journalism.
What we're watching
- Impact of Fellowships
- How the fellowships will affect the representation of Black voices in Canadian media.
- Career Development
- Whether the mentoring and training provided will significantly advance the careers of the fellows.
- Media Partnerships
- The extent to which the media partner organizations will integrate the fellows' work into their regular coverage.