Welcome to the web home of the Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals, Inc. (HRBMP, Inc.).  Founded in 1982, we serve as a liaison between the Hampton Roads African-American community and the media.

Among our members are: broadcast and print reporters, editors, news photographers, mass communications educators, graphic artists, public relations, marketing and advertising professionals, media managers and internet content developers.

Our purpose is to:
Provide the African-American community with professional insight into media coverage and operations.

Serve as role models and mentors to students interested in media-related careers.

Support the career development of media professionals.

Create and Fund scholarships to be awarded annually to eligible minority students pursing media-related degrees.

HRBMP, Inc. is exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Through community workshops, speaking engagements and special events, the organization serves as a resource for a variety of commercial and non-profit organizations.

HRBMP, Inc. is the local affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists (www.nabj.org), the largest media organization for people of color in the world.

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