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The GCLEABJ x NABJ 2025 Experience
As the host chapter of the NABJ 2025 Convention, GCLEABJ has curated a few events to showcase the best of what Cleveland has to offer.
Saturday, August 2nd
Drive Cleveland Golf Outing
Clean up your clubs
and show off your swing at the 2nd annual Drive Cleveland Golf Outing, a collaborative fundraiser for The 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists. And, for those who don’t golf, there will be a number of activities for you as well. Overall, expect a great time on the green.
Registration: 8 a.m.
Tee Time: 9 a.m.
Dinner: TBA
Individual $150
Foursome $500
Golf w/o Dinner $100
Dinner Only $50
Location: Highland Park Golf Course, 3550 Green Road,
Highland Hills, Ohio 44122.
Tuesday, August 5th
Pre-Convention Reception
Mix & Mingle
Join fellow journalists, media professionals, and industry leaders before the headlining festivities begin. Enjoy elevated cocktails, curated bites, and incredible hospitality at the party before the party – where the real networking happens.
Location: Cleveland Public Library Eastman Reading Garden, 525 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 (walking distance for all host hotels).
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Secure your spot now for a night of connection,
culture, and conversation
$25
Wednesday, August 6th
Welcome to Cleveland
Ain't no party like a 216 party!
What better way to officially kick off NABJ weekend in Cleveland than with a night at the house that rock built where everyone is a VIP, giving you a true taste of Cleveland’s vibrant culture. Late night snacks. Cash bar. Access to all of the exhibits.
Location: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
1100 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (shuttles from hotels available)
Time: 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Get your ticket now for the hottest party in town
Early Bird $65 After July 1st $75 Couples $125
Saturday, August 9th
See Cleveland
From the nation's first Black Mayor
of a major city to one of the most innovative urban farms in the country, going on one of these four tours will take you beyond the conference corridors into Cleveland’s rich history and culture. See Cleveland through a new lens.
Managed by Destination Cleveland
Pick-up: Huntington Convention Center
Time: 10:30 a.m to 1 p.m. (Lunch included)
Click here to see and select tours
$65
Wassup in the 216
