Local news: the lever of democracy every community needs
Today, on Democracy Day, we’re joining a national group of media organizations and their supporters that are each sharing ways that American democracy is under threat — and how we can save it.
Hilary Schneider, chief executive officer of Shutterfly, joins American Journalism Project board of directors
The American Journalism Project today announced the appointment of Hilary Schneider, chief executive officer of Shutterfly, to its board of directors. In her new role, Schneider will share her expertise in business leadership, digital media, and building sustainable business models with the venture philanthropy.
Welcome to Verite
Verite is a diverse, Black-led nonprofit news organization that launches today to serve communities in the Greater New Orleans area and beyond.
Nonprofit Newsroom Verite to Launch, Serving New Orleans
Three veteran New Orleans journalists announced on Wednesday the launch of a nonprofit news organization designed to serve marginalized groups in and around the city, becoming the latest in a series of nonprofit newsrooms across the country that aim to reverse the spread of local news deserts.
Verite News launches new partnership with Fox 8
Verite Editor-in-chief Terry Baquet and Managing Editor Tim Morris share about the launch of Verite, a new nonprofit digital newsroom that will be serving the New Orleans area.
ICT awarded $1.3 million for major bureau expansion
American Journalism Project funds a three-year project to establish reporting partnerships in seven regions
Saving Local Media Outlets Is a Way to Love Your Neighbor
As Good News people, these Christians are fighting to revive community-centered journalism.
American Journalism Project invests $3.15 million in three local, nonprofit news organizations
The American Journalism Project today announced $3.15 million in new support for three nonprofit news organizations: Verite, a sister newsroom of Mississippi Today launching this fall in New Orleans, ICT (formerly Indian Country Today) and New York City-based THE CITY.
Ohio Local News Initiative and The Marshall Project join forces to fund community reporting collaboration
Rachel Dissell, local journalist, is joining the Ohio Local News Initiative and will contribute to reporting and community engagement efforts of both newsrooms
American Journalism Project, News Revenue Hub partner to launch the Ohio Local News Initiative in Cleveland
The American Journalism Project (AJP) has partnered with the News Revenue Hub to support the launch of the Ohio Local News Initiative, a nonprofit startup that will grow into a statewide network of independent newsrooms across Ohio, starting in Cleveland.