RFP for executive search firm to be issued June 30 as organization begins deliberate search for next Executive Director

COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) today announced the formation of its and the launch of the next phase of its national search for the organization’s next Executive Director.

Beginning Tuesday, June 30, NABJ will issue a request for proposals (RFP) for an executive search firm to help guide the recruitment and selection process. Proposals will be accepted through July 21.

NABJ President Errin Haines said the search is one of the most important leadership decisions facing the organization as it continues to navigate a consequential period for both Black journalism and NABJ itself.

“NABJ is conducting this search with the seriousness, care and intentionality it deserves,” Haines said. “At a time of extraordinary change in the media industry and continued challenges for Black journalists, we are focused on identifying an Executive Director who can provide strong operational leadership, strategic vision and dynamic partnership with the board as we continue to strengthen NABJ for the future. This timeline reflects the thoughtfulness and discipline that both the board and the Search Committee intend to bring to this process.”

The committee will support a process designed to identify a leader capable of guiding NABJ’s operations, fundraising, membership engagement, convention planning, advocacy work and long-term institutional growth.

“NABJ’s next Executive Director must be someone who understands both the urgency of this moment and the long-term work of institution building,” Haines said. “This is a leadership role that requires operational excellence, member-centered leadership, fundraising capacity and a deep commitment to the future of Black journalism.”

The Search Committee is made up of talented media executives and journalism leaders with decades of experience in newsroom leadership, strategy and service to Black journalism. Their role will be to work with the selected search firm to help shape the process, review candidates and recommend finalists to the Board of Directors. which will make the final hiring decision.

NABJ’s Executive Director Search Committee includes the following members:

Raelyn Johnson, Chair, Vice President of Weekend Programming / MS NOW
LaSharah Bunting, Vice President / The 19th
Monica Richardson, Senior Vice President / USA Today
Virgil Smith, Principal / Smith Edwards Group, LLC
Mizell Stewart III, President / Emerging Leaders, LLC

“I’m honored to serve as Chair of the Executive Search Committee and help identify the next generation of NABJ leadership,” said Raelyn Johnson, Vice President of Weekend Programming at MS NOW. “At a time when protecting and upholding the First Amendment is more important than ever, I’m proud to support NABJ and its deep commitment to the essential role journalism plays in our democracy. My colleagues and I at MS NOW have long supported NABJ’s mission and I look forward to helping identify leaders who will advance and strengthen its impact for years to come.”

Headshots and short bios for committee members are available upon request.

NABJ’s Executive Director search will proceed according to the following timeline:

RFP issued: June 30, 2026Deadline for questions: July 7, 2026Proposals due: July 21, 2026Search firm interviews (if needed): July 27–29, 2026Selection of search firm: August 3, 2026Search launch: August 10, 2026Target date for finalist interviews: October 12–16, 2026Target start date for Executive Director: December 1, 2026

This timeline also allows incoming board members, who will likely play a deciding role, the opportunity to participate in this hiring process.

NABJ leaders designed the timeline to balance urgency with the need for a thorough, credible and member-centered process that reflects the scale of the role and the importance of the organization’s next chapter.

To protect candidate privacy and preserve the integrity of the process, certain aspects of the search will remain confidential, though NABJ will continue to keep members informed about key milestones as appropriate.

In the interim, Finance Director Nathaniel “Nate” Chambers continues to serve as NABJ’s Interim Executive Director, providing steady leadership and operational continuity during the transition period.

Haines said Chambers’ leadership has helped ensure stability and strong stewardship for the organization as it prepares for its annual convention and continues to serve members during the search process.

“Nate has been capably leading NABJ during this interim period, and I’m grateful for the stability, professionalism and sound stewardship he has brought to the organization,” Haines said. “His leadership is helping ensure that NABJ remains steady and focused as we move through this transition and head toward our annual convention.”

NABJ will share updates with members as the search process moves forward.

All media inquiries and interview requests should be directed to comms@nabj.org.

For more information on NABJ, visit www.NABJonline.org. Also, follow our impact on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS
Founded in 1975, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is the world’s largest organization of journalists of color. NABJ advocates for Black journalists worldwide while supporting professional development at every stage of their careers, ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive coverage of communities of color as well as championing press freedom, newsroom equity and the future of Black media. For more information, visit www.nabjonline.org.

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Balerion Space Ventures is proud to welcome Aaron Mitchell as Venture Partner.

DALLAS, Jun 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Balerion Space Ventures—a leading, Dallas-based venture capital fund investing in the next generation of space, defense, and deep technology companies—announced a notable addition to the team, Aaron Mitchell.

Aaron joins Balerion from Impulse Space, where he served as Director of Product Management. In this role, he helped advance next-generation in-space transportation and mobility systems, bringing technologies from early concept through to real-world application—including work spanning from Mars mission architectures to in-space transportation and mobility.

“I am excited to join Balerion as a Venture Partner,” Aaron shared. “Having been a part of several rapidly growing space startups, I look forward to helping find and finance the next generation of promising companies in the sector.”

In his new role, Aaron will assist in enhancing sourcing, technical diligence, and venture creation capabilities as Balerion accelerates into its next phase of growth. The appointment marks a pivotal moment as the firm scales its investment platform and expands its capacity to back and build category-defining companies.

“As Balerion continues to expand its investment platform across the space and defense ecosystem, operator insight is increasingly critical,” said General Partner Phil Scully. “Aaron’s background building and productizing advanced in-space systems strengthens our ability to evaluate and support the next generation of frontier companies.”

The Balerion Space Ventures team has invested into notable companies such as SpaceX, Anduril Industries, Impulse Space, Valar Atomics, and Erebor. These investments reflect sustained momentum across the category and continued investor focus on mission-critical technologies shaping the future of the space economy and national security.

About Balerion Space Ventures

Balerion Space Ventures is a multi-disciplinary team with deep expertise across aerospace engineering, venture capital, capital markets, and institutional investing. The team has been investing together in the emerging space economy for nearly five years, backing companies that are pioneering advancements in space, defense, and deep technology.

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LANGHORNE, Pa., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TEN Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: XHLD) (the “Company”), through its subsidiary, Ten Events, Inc., a provider of event planning, production, and broadcasting services, today announced the closing of its previously announced offering (the “Offering”) for the purchase and sale of 7.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”). Each share of Common Stock was sold at an offering price of $1.00 per share. The gross proceeds to the Company from the Offering were approximately $7.5 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other Offering expenses payable by the Company.

WestPark Capital, Inc. was the sole placement agent for the Offering.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general working capital and corporate purposes, including repayment of indebtedness.

The shares of Common Stock were offered by the Company pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-294896), which was initially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 6, 2026, and declared effective by the SEC on June 26, 2026 and an additional registration statement filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) which became automatically effective on June 26, 2026 (collectively, the “Registration Statements”).

The Offering was made only by means of the prospectus forming part of the Registration Statements relating to the Offering. A preliminary prospectus relating to this Offering and a final prospectus relating to and describing the final terms of the Offering were filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About TEN Holdings, Inc.

The Company, through its subsidiary, Ten Events, Inc., is a provider of event technology, planning, production, and broadcasting services headquartered in Pennsylvania. The Company mainly produces virtual and hybrid events and physical events. Virtual and hybrid events involve virtual and hybrid event planning, production and broadcasting services, and continuing education services, all of which are supported by the Company’s Xyvid Pro and Ten Pro Platforms. Physical events mainly involve live streaming and video recording of physical events. To learn more, visit www.tenholdingsinc.com.

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For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations Inquiries:

Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC
Scott Powell, President
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10036
Office: (646) 893-5835
Email: IR@skylineccg.com

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