Our Mission

We are dedicated To empowering and providing support to our print, digital, radio, and television journalists in the Tulsa Metro area.

Our chapter members serve on and participate in domestic and global professional and student chapters. Member service, within our local communities, allows us to consistently reach, support and engage Black journalists and media professionals through meetings, panels, workshops, media institutes and regional conferences. NABJ-Tulsa also offers its members the opportunity to join multiple task forces and committees that align with their professional disciplines and goals.

MaKayla Glenn

MaKayla Glenn is the VP of Social Media of NABJ-Tulsa. Makayla started with News On 6 in August 2022. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. While in college, she was an anchor and reporter for Tech’s weekly student-led newscast, MCTV. She also worked behind the scenes in production and as a camera operator with Texas Tech Athletics Broadcast Services. MaKayla’s first introduction to the newsroom was during her internship at KCBD News Channel 11 in Lubbock, Texas.

MaKayla plans to positively impact the world of journalism by telling and producing stories in an engaging and informative way, while infusing a huge dose of compassion. Community service is a significant part of MaKayla’s life, and she plans to use her professional platform to continue serving others. MaKayla is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and the National Association of Black Journalists.

MaKayla was born and raised in Arlington, Texas. Her favorite activities are cooking, working out, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

MaKayla considers herself a community focused storyteller and is excited to cover a variety of topics impacting families and communities in Oklahoma.