July 28, 2010
Knight Foundation Blog: Recent Journalism Highlights
Knightblog, the blog of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, is an excellent source of ideas and news about important projects changing the world of journalism and more. Here are some recent posts from this blog about Knight’s journalism program and related news…
- My Story, My Goal: In response to the UN Millennium Development Goals, 14 young journalists from the University of Miami collaborated with local partners to share coverage personifying some of the most critical global problems. Stories about seven people from African and Asian countries were compiled into a short documentary, This is My Goal.
- Dangers of Covering Corruption: “Covering corruption is more dangerous than covering war,” says Rosemary Armao, author of a new report from the Center for International Media Assistance. The report suggests ways to improve the safety of reporters, rethink investigative journalism training, and use digital technology to empower journalists and communities—three areas of focus for Knight grants.
- Seeking Sustainability: In April, the Knight Foundation sponsored a roundtable gathering of 12 groundbreaking nonprofit news startups, including California Watch, The Huffington Post Investigative Fund, the Chicago News Cooperative, Voice of San Diego, and The Texas Tribune. This event is summarized in a new report and 12 videos that touch on issues common to all online news startups: journalism and advertising models, generating revenue, interacting with and building community, technology and innovation, and more.
Knightblog covers all of the Foundation’s program areas—which beyond journalism include arts, communities, innovation, and key national issues such as immigration naturalization and broadband access.
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Congrats on the award guys, keep up the good work.
By kellymcpunk, 08/23/10 at 2:49 pm
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