The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is hosting its annual Special Honors & Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Dec. 7. at the Armour J. Blackburn Center on the campus of Howard University with hundreds of media professionals and newsmakers. Eight professionals and a local community initiative will be recognized for excellence in journalism, communications, newsroom leadership, and community service: Lifetime Achievement Award – Allison Seymour, news anchor, WUSA9Journalist of the Year – Vann R. Newkirk II, senior editor, The AtlanticLegacy Award – Cheryl W. Thompson, investigative…