Cox Media Group, NABJ Announce Inaugural Scholarship Winners

Cox Media Group (CMG) and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) today released the first Jovita Moore Memorial Scholarship recipients. Established in honor of the WSB-TV Atlanta broadcast journalist Jovita Moore, who died after a battle with cancer in 2021, the scholarship aims to support diversity in local broadcast news.

The scholarship winners are Bella May from Hampton University; Daniella Lake from the University of California, Berkeley; and Bethany Cates from the University of Missouri. They were chosen because of their demonstrated passion for the field of broadcast journalism and for how each embodies the legacy of Jovita Moore. They will split the $45,000 scholarship, which is being funded by CMG and individual contributors.

“Jovita Moore graced the screen with her confidence and was passionate about her community,” Crates wrote in her scholarship application. “Throughout my childhood, I grew up watching Jovita. To receive this scholarship would not only help me offset the cost of my college expenses, but it would also allow me to follow and continue her legacy.”

Jovita Moore was a highly popular evening news anchor at WSB. As an active and long-time member of the NABJ, she made significant contributions to the community and mentored aspiring journalists, leaving an indelible impact on their lives and careers.

“Jovita loved people and cared deeply for the community. She was a tireless advocate for diversity and exemplified our mission of informing, entertaining, and elevating our audiences and community,” said Dan York, CMG president-CEO. “It’s both an honor and a privilege to award these scholarships and continue Jovita’s passion for supporting increased diversity in local broadcast news.”

The Jovita Moore Scholarship is administered in collaboration with the NABJ. Eligible students were required to submit a 500-word essay, a resume and work samples demonstrating their leadership skills and passion for journalism, along with multiple references. Applicants also had to demonstrate financial need and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

To contribute to the scholarship fund and help sustain Jovita Moore’s lasting legacy, please visit to NABJonline.org and click Donate, Scholarships, Journalism Scholarship (type in Jovita Moore).