purpose
Apr. 1, 2021 2:41 pm
‘Issues inside newsrooms bring real-world harm and put Black lives in danger’
It's time to bring back a Public Editor to hold media accountable for racism, bias and inequity, says Tauhid Chappell.
purpose
Jan. 29, 2021 8:00 am
Radical Remedies: Finding resilience, resistance and joy in community-based narratives
In Philadelphia, Scribe Video Center mirrors Detroit Narrative Agency's rapid-response initiative that was born of the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and anti-Black violence last summer.
people
Jan. 5, 2021 12:00 pm
Kristal Sotomayor has a mission to empower Latinx and other communities of color via storytelling
But first, the ¡Presente! Media cofounder has had to navigate their own professional path, finding access via mentorship and other resources.
purpose
Dec. 11, 2020 10:40 am
Of course ‘coronavirus’ and ‘Zoom’ top Philly’s Google search list for the year — but Naya Rivera?
The lists of top-trending terms are based on search terms that see the highest spike in inquiries when compared to the previous year.
method
Nov. 18, 2020 11:13 am
5 steps organizations must take to become anti-racist
This historic moment is the ideal time to begin evolving your organization into an antiracist entity, says guest columnist Tauhid Chappell.
method
Nov. 5, 2020 11:19 am
Check out the speaker lineup for the upcoming Klein News Innovation Camp
The 12th annual journalism unconference returns Saturday, Nov. 14. See the experts we're bringing in from newsrooms around the U.S. and which hot topics they'll be discussing.
purpose
Aug. 24, 2020 1:53 pm
Independence Media Foundation’s Community Voices grant elevates Black and brown voices left behind during COVID-19
At the end of July, IPMF announced they awarded a total of $1.75 million to 43 projects across the greater Philadelphia area. The projects will record, document, share, and preserve underrepresented voices and narratives.
method
Aug. 5, 2020 10:07 am
PhillyCAM’s new pre-apprenticeship program aims to be a pipeline for young media pros
The Arts2Work program is pairing Black and Latinx Philadelphians with mentors and skills to help them pursue careers in media and the arts.
purpose
Jun. 24, 2020 9:18 am
For people experiencing homelessness, watching television is a meaningful act
Paying attention to those TV choices can help social service workers forge connection, says Andrew Huff.
funding
Jun. 12, 2020 8:58 am
How to dismantle racist media? Lift up community voices
Independence Public Media Foundation has created a $750,000 Community Voices Fund to speed the work of media that "creates and holds space for communities fighting for change and justice."
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