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The Center for Community Media
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We a resource+advocacy center for local journalism for/by Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, LGBTQ+ & other underserved communities at CUNY's Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/centers/center-community-media
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👥 Join @ccmnewmarkj.bsky.social this Thursday, June 5 for a virtual AAPI journalist gathering focused on history, archives, and community.

This workshop explores how community stories are preserved and why that matters now.

Register here ↓
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community Archives: Preserving and Protecting AAPI History. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Speakers: - Randy Gonzales, Founder of Filipino La. - Naomi Ostwald Kawamura, Executive Director of Densho - Samip Mallick, Executive Director of South Asian American Digital Archive Fewer than 25% o...
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June 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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NYC’s groundbreaking policy mandating city agencies spend 50% of their ad budgets with ethnic, community newsrooms has funneled over $72M to them in five years.

Read the latest @ccmnewmarkj.bsky.social report and its recommendations for the future: abi.journalism.cuny.edu/five-year-im...
May 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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What happens when NYC invests real support in community media?💸

A new report from @ccmnewmarkj.bsky.social shows the impact: $72 million in city advertising directed to local outlets over five years — boosting equity, access, and local coverage.

Learn more ↓
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NYC Policy Directs $72 Million to Community Media Over Five Years, New Report Finds - Newmark J-School
A new report spotlights the transformative impact of New York City’s groundbreaking legislation supporting community media outlets.
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June 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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👥🤝 We are happy to introduce the 18 journalists, editors, publishers, + media leaders selected for the AI Community Engagement Lab, developed in partnership with @ccmnewmarkj.bsky.social + support from the @waltonfamilyfdn.bsky.social!

Let’s get to know them↓
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18 Community Journalists Selected for AI Community Engagement Lab - Newmark J-School
The AI Community Engagement Lab at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, developed in partnership with the Center for Community Media and with support from the Walton Family Foundat...
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March 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Democracy Fund grantee @ccmnewmarkj.bsky.social is looking for an Executive Director; applications are accepted through 2/28/2025. Interested in other opportunities to work for democracy? Check out our link in the comments. www.journalism.cuny.edu/2025/01/job-....
Job Opportunity: Executive Director - Center for Community Media (CCM) - Newmark J-School
The Executive Director will manage a team dedicated to strengthening community media organizations, with particular focus on those serving communities of color and immigrant populations.
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February 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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The @apnews.com is launching a Local Investigative Reporting Program to strengthen journalism in communities across the states. It will support local newsrooms with training, data analysis and expert guidance to boost local reporting.

Learn more: www.ap.org/the-definiti...
AP creates Local Investigative Reporting Program  | The Associated Press
In a memo to staff on Thursday, Executive Editor Julie Pace announced AP will launch a Local Investigative Reporting Program led by Ron Nixon:  All, I am
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February 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Our Latino Media Initiative, led by Jesenia De Moya Correa, is excited to present 'How the Latino news media is serving its communities,' a virtual conversation taking place on Feb 25, 1-2pm ET!

Held via Zoom in Spanish and English, with simultaneous interpretation. Register here: lnkd.in/gmuPBVaC
February 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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A new report suggests journalism support orgs, funders, and local newsrooms unite around four goals. These four, specifically:
A new report suggests journalism support orgs, funders, and local newsrooms unite around four goals
“We, as a field, need to be able to make coherent, persuasive, rigorous, and empirical arguments for why local news and information is critical to the health and safety of our communities.”
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February 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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America Needs a Working-Class Media: Catering to rich audiences is not serving us, by Alissa Quart. www.cjr.org/analysis/ame...
America Needs a Working-Class Media
Catering to rich audiences is not serving us.
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February 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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🥁 It's that time of year again... We know you've all been waiting for it... Submissions are OPEN for the 2025 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards! 🎉
The Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards — Covering Climate Now
Entry submissions are OPEN for the 2025 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards. This is the fifth year for our annual awards program, and every year we’re amazed by the quality and variety of work ent...
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February 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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🎥 What happens when generative AI meets longform storytelling?

AI Journalism Lab instructor Jaemark Tordecilla's (@jaemark.co) work explores how AI tools can bring narratives to life as illustrated videos.

More in @reutersinstitute.bsky.social ↓
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How I used generative AI to turn a powerful long-form story into an illustrated video
Filipino journalist Jaemark Tordecilla explains how he experimented with this new technology to bring an investigative piece into another medium.
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February 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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🗣️ Announcing our CJS2025 keynotes: Impactful journalism that changes lives

PLUS: 100 Days of Dignity, calls for partners, job opportunities and more in the latest collaborative journalism newsletter

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🗣️ Announcing our CJS2025 keynotes: Impactful journalism that changes lives
PLUS: 100 Days of Dignity, calls for partners, job opportunities and more in the latest collaborative journalism newsletter
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February 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Miss out on National #NewsLiteracyWeek? There are plenty of ways to still engage. Check out:

- Our @flipboard.com collection with @ewscrippsco.bsky.social & @usatoday.com stories + more: bit.ly/NNLW25Flipbo...

- Takeaways from our discussion with Jeanne Marie Laskas: bit.ly/Feb6NLPTakea...
National news literacy week 2025 | @NewsLitProject
Here we will share videos, resources and links to virtual events for the 6th annual National News Literacy Week Feb. 3-7, 2025, held in partnership with The E.W. Scripps Company and USA Today.
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February 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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The second edition of our election newsletter RANKED CHOICES comes out tomorrow. Sign up! www.thecity.nyc/newsletter-m...
Sign Up: Our Weekly Election Newsletter, RANKED CHOICES
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February 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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ccmnewmarkj.bsky.social The Center for Community Media @ccmnewmarkj.bsky.social · Feb 3
Join us on🚨 Thu, February 6, 1 pm🚨 to talk to publishers about their experiences, challenges, and innovative practices that have enabled them to be impactful and resilient, with new revenue streams.

@bkreader.bsky.social; Khasokas; Jewish Post ; and Manhattan Times/Bronx Free Press lnkd.in/g674XkbR
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February 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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How free is the press in the U.S.? Learn more about this First Amendment protection.

Video: www.tiktok.com/@newslitproj...

#NewsLiteracyWeek
How free is the press in the U.S.? You might be surprised at where we rank in the Reporters Without Borders index. Learn more about this First Amendment protection. #NewsLiteracyWeek #PressFreedom #Fi...
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February 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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"Homegrown Advertising" is a report from Tiny News Collective and @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social. Join them on Feb 11 to discuss it.

Report: www.canva.com/design/DAGZG...

RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
February 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Join us on🚨 Thu, February 6, 1 pm🚨 to talk to publishers about their experiences, challenges, and innovative practices that have enabled them to be impactful and resilient, with new revenue streams.

@bkreader.bsky.social; Khasokas; Jewish Post ; and Manhattan Times/Bronx Free Press lnkd.in/g674XkbR
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February 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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With everything going on in the country, the role of hyperlocal and ethnic media has seldom been more important. Come be our next Executive Director, leading and collaborating with a diverse team of colleagues and partners! Deadline is February 28 at 12pm EST

www.journalism.cuny.edu/2025/01/job-...
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February 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? Every Thursday you'll get a dash of news relevant to community media, jobs, events, opportunities, and updates on our programming, research, and advocacy! go.journalism.cuny.edu/l/930393/202...
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February 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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📢 In his first week, Roger Amos, Mississippi’s only Indigenous reporter, is already making an impact! He’s reporting on how the Mississippi Band of Choctaws members are being asked to carry papers to prove citizenship—oh, the irony! 🤯
🔗 More: bit.ly/4gjocHL
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January 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Capital B is turning three! 🎂

If you’d like to help us mark our third year, the best way to do so is by becoming a member of Capital B. You can help our newsroom continue to thrive, and give us the ability to report meaningfully on stories that can make a difference. capitalbnews.org/donate
January 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Hello to all our followers! This is our first post (skeet) and we're excited to be here to talk about community and ethnic media, promote coverage from these outlets, share research, workshops, and opportunities to make the community-based media biz more sustainable! @newmarkjresearch.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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🧠 Ready to transform how your newsroom engages with audiences using AI?

The AI Community Engagement Lab is a tuition-free, hands-on program guiding journalists to adopt ethical, impactful AI strategies.

Applications close Dec. 6 — don’t miss out! ✨

APPLY ↓
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AI Community Engagement Lab - Newmark J-School
The AI Community Engagement Lab was developed by J+ and the Center for Community Media at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, with support from the Walton Family Foundation, to empower community journalists to harness AI to engage existing and new audiences, reinforce community trust and increase impact.
www.journalism.cuny.edu
November 20, 2024 at 7:55 PM