RJI Fellows Class of 2021–2022
Journalists: If you’ve worked with others to change your newsroom, you’re probably an organizer
Three lessons I’ve learned about journalism, organizing, and how closely intertwined they are.
Creating a toolkit for impactful conversations between journalists and the communities they serve
The Covering Your Community project continues with planning for another event in the new year, this one to be held in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, a predominantly Black community area with a significant poverty rate.
Three disability questions every editor should ask
Accessible editing practices elevate disabled voices, eliminates ableism and makes journalism more accurate.
Reynolds Journalism Institute in 2021: A look back
With the year coming to a close, here’s a look back at the key programs and initiatives made possible by the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) in 2021
Journalism by postal mail
How to work with writers who don’t have internet access and other structural challenges Journalism today requires reporters to respond, report and file stories quickly. The assumption is that they have access to cell phones, computers, email, and the internet to do their work. But incarcerated people have none of that. So how do we … Continued
Using feedback to build a better product for photographers
A large part of building the PhotoPhare platform is rooted in creating a good experience for visual journalists.
Here’s how we’re putting together the pieces for Detroit development tracker
For the last six months, Detour Detroit has worked to build the Detroit Development Tracker, a tool that will allow the public to monitor large property development, see changes in their neighborhoods and get more engaged with the development process.
What makes a conversation between community members and journalists impactful?
Our lessons will go into a toolkit for newsrooms to foster conversation and relationships.
Repurposing with purpose: The remarkable versatility of animation
Discussions with newsrooms interested in expanding their use of animation consistently emphasize the need for visual content that is neutral in its branding.
Announcing the Upward coaching cohort
Six rising leaders of color will focus on creating impact and culture change in their organizations.