Indiana Barrister Publisher Wins Journalism Award
The Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has recognized Indiana Barrister publisher Abdul-Hakim Shabazz for best column writing.
Shabazz received the award at an event Friday night honoring Indiana journalism.
He won 1st place for his column, “Turning Snowflakes Into Something Stronger,” a piece about the growing trends regarding safe spaces and speech regulation on college campuses.
This is the second year in a row Shabazz won 1st place for outstanding column writing. His column “RFRA and Reefer,” regarding the creation of the First Church of Cannabis, won last year.
In addition to Indiana Barrister, Shabazz also publishes Indy Politics, a daily political blog. He also contributes to several media outlets throughout the state.
