The SPJ DC Chapter honored its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees on June 11 — Voice of America Director Michael Abramowitz, newsroom diversity advocate Richard Prince, and longtime owner and publisher of The Washington Informer Denise Rolark Barnes. The recipient of the chapter’s Distinguished Service Award, recognizing a journalist’s commitment to the pursuit of excellence in the profession, is Stephenie Overman, current SPJ Region 2 coordinator, successful freelance writer, and longtime supporter of SPJ’s Freelance Community.
Here are their speeches: