By James Durrah
The National Association of Black
Journalists (NABJ) honors the legacy of NABJ Founder and former
President Les Payne - an award-winning journalist who consistently broke
barriers during his indelible career that spanned more than four
decades.
Mr. Payne died on Monday night at the age of 76.
Mr. Payne was a trailblazer in journalism,
having been a role model for many journalists who came after him. NABJ
President Sarah Glover said Payne's work was both inspiring and
encouraging.
"NABJ Founder and President Les Payne was a legendary journalist
whose eloquent writing brought passion and truth-telling to an industry
too often tone deaf to the issues impacting communities of color. Payne
fought to change that with NABJ's other illustrious founders," said
Glover.
"Founder Payne's bold words and writings showed us why it's
important to be a present black journalist in the newsroom every day. He
was a quiet, courageous and loving leader. His legacy lives on in us."
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Source: NABJ
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