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Reimagining Journalism: A Community Vision for Local News

Social Justice

Reimagining Journalism: A Community Vision for Local News

Virtual Forum

Friday, September 4, 2020
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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"Communities of color in big cities have long felt ignored, and felt that the issues of their communities exist in news deserts." – Karen Rundlet

Local news outlets are a vital component of a healthy community; they promote civic engagement, hold elected officials accountable, boost local economies, and foster community. Yet, more than 65 million Americans live in counties with only one local newspaper—or none at all. After years of decline, can we restore hometown journalism? Or is this shift in news consumption reflective of a larger change in American media?

Karen Rundlet, director of journalism at Knight Foundation, focuses on the advancement of new methods and models of local journalism. Her work at Knight Foundation aims to foster a healthy democracy by supporting informed and engaged local communities. John Thornton is the founder of The Texas Tribune, one of the largest local news organizations in the world, and co-founder of the American Journalism Project, a venture philanthropy firm dedicated to starting and growing local news organizations.

Join us for the next forum in our Reimagining Journalism series, a conversation with Rundlet and Thornton regarding their perspectives on the state of local journalism in America.

The livestream will be available beginning at 12:30 p.m. Have questions? Tweet them at @TheCityClub or send a text to 330.541.5794.

Production and distribution of City Club forums in partnership with ideastream is generously provided by PNC, Chautauqua Institution, and the United Black Fund.

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