From the Mecca to the biggest stages in sports journalism. Howard University alumni Gus Johnson (B.A. ’90) and Jim Trotter (B.A. ’86) are taking center stage at the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair in Atlanta for “Beyond 55: Where Legacy Meets the Next Play.” Hosted by Kimberly R. Moffitt, Ph.D. ’00, dean of Howard’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications, the conversation will explore the evolving role of sports journalism in shaping culture, influencing public discourse and telling the stories that extend far beyond the playing field. As the Cathy Hughes School of Communications celebrates more than 55 years of developing influential communicators, Johnson and Trotter represent a powerful continuation of that legacy: Bison voices informing the culture, challenging institutions and helping define what comes next. Read more on The Dig: Link in Bio #HowardUniversity #NABJ2026