Journalist Mr. Mel Showers to be Honored by NABJ in August 2019

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will honor veteran journalist Mr. Mel Showers with the 2019 Journalist of Distinction Award.  Mr. Showers is retiring from being an anchor at WKRG News 5 in Mobile, Alabama.  He was the first African-American full-time news anchor at WKRG. 

“I am truly and deeply honored to be recognized by NABJ," said Showers. “It is one of the biggest highlights of my career. I am humbled and grateful for this recognition of my five decades of broadcasting. I look forward to seeing and greeting the members of NABJ later this summer.”

Mr. Mel Showers, Journalist