Helping women and minorities into newsrooms since 1993
Helping women and minorities into newsrooms since 1993
Earlier this month at NABJ’s 50th Anniversary Convention in Cleveland, Leon H. Carter—a pioneering editor, mentor, and co-founder of the Sports Journalism Institute—was officially inducted into the NABJ Hall of Fame. Carter, who has shaped generations of journalists through his work at the New York Daily News, ESPN, and The Athletic, delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on his journey, the importance of mentorship, and the future of the craft.
Watch his full 2025 NABJ Hall of Fame acceptance speech here.