NABJ Settles Breach-of-Contract Lawsuit with Former Executive Director Nominee Elise Durham
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has settled a breach-of-contract lawsuit with Elise Durham, whose selection as executive director was nullified after new leadership took office. Durham had sought $613,987 in severance, plus other costs, following the rescission of her three-year employment contract. NABJ President Errin Haines confirmed the settlement but stated that the organization would not disclose the financial details to its membership. The lawsuit stemmed from a decision by the new NABJ board, under President Haines, to rescind Durham's contract, which had been signed by the previous president, Ken Lemon, without a full board vote. Durham, who previously served as communications director for Atlanta mayors, including Andre Dickens, has since launched her own company, The Creative Exchange, and is leading communications for Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms' transition.
