Title: Local Journalism (News Voices) | Free Press
Headings: Local Journalism (News Voices)
Local Journalism (News Voices)
News Voices organizes with communities and newsrooms to transform local journalism.
Why News Voices?
Local journalism plays a critical role in our communities. Communities deserve a critical role in local journalism.
It shapes our lives
It holds leaders accountable
It connects our communities
It creates positive change
News Voices is bringing communities and newsrooms together by:
Increasing community access to and engagement with local newsrooms
Strengthening news and information supporting our civic needs
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Where is News Voices working?
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Why is this a racial justice issue?
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How can journalists connect with communities?
New Jersey
North Carolina
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Content: A: We work on the ground in Colorado, New Jersey, North Carolina and Philadelphia. We also train and support newsrooms and dedicated community members around the country who want stronger local journalism. Q: Why is this a racial justice issue? A: People don't always feel like the media works for them — and for good reason. Local news outlets have long misrepresented and maligned communities of color. Our work seeks to amplify the voices of people of color so they have a role in to setting the news agenda and changing coverage of their communities. Q: