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Report like an anthropologist
From ethnographic interviews to semiotic mapping: Small newsrooms can do big things, you just need the right tools.
Introducing AskRJI, an experimental chatbot
AskRJI places a wealth of knowledge and resources about community journalism at your fingertips.
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The bridge role: How newsrooms can connect immigrant communities with decision-makers
We built an editorial product to promote change and connect communities that have unequal access to power.
Migrant Roots Media uproots migration narratives
Roxana Bendezú migrated to the United States for the first time at the age of 14 from Lima, Peru, and later returned at 20. Bendezú is the founder and executive director of Migrant Roots Media, a multilingual multimedia platform that seeks to uncover the root causes of global migration through the voices of migrants, the … Continued
Saving the symbiotic relationship between listings and local arts communities
One musician uses his platform to call for philanthropic renaissance.
Naming a news desert or oasis doesn’t tell the whole story
Researchers are developing more nuanced tools to help newsrooms understand their audiences.
Taking the first step: How to explore walking tours for your newsroom
Consider these four factors during your first brainstorm.
What is a non-traditional newsroom?
Co-ops, staff-led nonprofits, and democratically-run newsrooms are on the rise.
Before entering a space
Insights from the other side of the lens.
Understanding the difference between substance use disorders and addiction
The distinction is important, but sometimes gets blurred in media coverage.