Not everything you read online is true, Sir Tim Berners-Lee jested recently, referring to a Wikipedia article about the Web being launched on Christmas day, 1990 (that is, if it hasn’t been edited already… wink, wink). While version #1990-12-25 of the world’s first ever web software was in fact developed in the late fall of […]
Article · April 8, 2011 by andries.vaisman
Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown talks to Sir Tim Berners-Lee at Smarter Government Seminar in U.K. How has the Web impacted the recent wave of revolutions sweeping the Middle East? What role will it play in the future of international development? Should Internet accessibility be considered a fundamental human right? These are the […]
Article · April 6, 2011 by andries.vaisman
The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has announced Juliana Castro of Argentina as the winner of the “Lend your Voice to the Voiceless” contest against impunity in the Americas for her song, “No Temas (Don’t Be Afraid).” The ballad beat out original songs from the contest’s 22 finalists – including runners-up, Laura Vargas from Uruguay and the duet, Javier Vargas and Liliana […]
Article · April 1, 2011 by andries.vaisman
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, has been honored with a Man Who Changed the World Award for his ‘contribution to the development of global civilization.’ ‘ The award was given to three ‘world changers’ in celebration of Mikhail Gorbachev’s 80th birthday. ‘ Berners-Lee now oversees the World Wide Web Foundation, which […]
Article · March 31, 2011 by andries.vaisman
The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has selected 22 finalists from its public contest to create an anthem honoring journalists murdered in Latin America.’ The contest is part of IAPA’s Impunity Project, which aims to combat violence against journalists and lessen the impunity surrounding the majority of those crimes. Named ‘Lend your Voice to the […]
Article · March 24, 2011 by andries.vaisman
A new report released today offers some sobering statistics about gender inequality in newsrooms. The first of its kind, the Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media found that only 27% of top management jobs are occupied by women in the 500 companies surveyed in 60 countries. That’s despite the fact […]
Article · March 23, 2011 by andries.vaisman
At 85, Rev. Harry Hawkins is learning to use a computer for the first time. Everyday, he heads to Heavenly Halls Gospel Church, one of four community centers where the Free Library of Philadelphia has set up computer labs to expand digital literacy training and broadband availability. These “Hot Spots,” funded by Knight Foundation’s Library […]
Article · March 14, 2011 by andries.vaisman
A new interactive map created by Patchwork Nation illustrates how income inequality in the U.S. divides whole communities on a major scale. The graphic was featured in the Atlantic earlier this week. Patchwork Nation aims to explore what is happening in the United States by examining different kinds of communities over time. Last year, the […]
Article · March 11, 2011 by andries.vaisman
In the fourth year of the Knight Arts Challenge Miami, we were thrilled to receive so many great ideas -1,299 of them, to be exact! Thanks to all who applied with their ideas to bring South Florida together through the arts. What happens next? Our group of seven readers are reviewing every application. We’ll announce the […]
Article · March 8, 2011 by andries.vaisman
Knight Foundation’s Eric Newton was recently quoted in the American Journalism Review on the future of news councils in the U.S. At a news council, people who feel wronged by the media can file a complaint, get a public hearing and have the decision published. However, just’one council continues to operate on that classic model […]
Article · March 8, 2011 by andries.vaisman
As Head of Children’s Services at Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, Lydia Gamble is deeply involved in connecting her library with the residents of Akron, Ohio. Recently, she has gained attention for helping to inspire a new generation of library visitors by teaching digital literacy using touch-screen computer technology. The new computers and classes benefiting children […]
Article · March 4, 2011 by andries.vaisman