MIAMI—The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has promoted Kelly Jin to include the expanded responsibilities of chief of staff to Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, president and CEO, while continuing as vice president for communities. Kelly will collaborate with the president, executive team and staff to drive the foundation’s strategy, advance key initiatives and improve […]
Article · October 29, 2024 by Knight Foundation
THE KNIGHT RESEARCH NETWORK IN ITS FOURTH YEAR This report analyzes activities of the Knight Research Network (KRN) in its fourth year. Established in 2019 through Knight Foundation’s $50 million commitment to catalyze a new field of academic research at the intersection of technology, media and democracy, the KRN now enters its fifth year. As […]
Article · October 23, 2024 by John Wihbey and Knight Foundation
Press Forward is a national initiative designed to leverage philanthropy to revitalize local news, and new funders are quickly joining the effort. With more than $500 million already raised, and more than two dozen local Press Forward chapters up and running, this surge is demonstrating the tremendous collective commitment of communities and philanthropists to news—a […]
Article · October 14, 2024 by Knight Foundation
Knight invests $15 Million in Eight Knight Cities Today, Knight Foundation is announcing a $15.5 million investment to grow and sustain Press Forward in Knight cities across the U.S. This significant funding will help local leaders start the process to establish five new local chapters in Gary, Ind., State College, Pa., Tallahassee, Fla., Charlotte, N.C. […]
Article · October 14, 2024 by Knight Foundation
Celebrating More Than $100 Million in Funding to Support the Queen City’s Growth CHARLOTTE, NC—The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced nearly $17 million in new investments to bolster Charlotte’s continued development at a community celebration held last night at the Mint Museum. This latest commitment brings Knight Foundation’s total investment in Charlotte […]
Article · September 9, 2024 by Knight Foundation
Book challenges and restrictions in U.S. public schools have increased dramatically since 2021. Yet research on public awareness, attitudes and engagement in these activities is limited.
Article · August 21, 2024 by Knight Foundation
This Knight Foundation-Ipsos report continues the investigation into the complexities of free expression on campus and highlights the evolving views of students.
Article · July 30, 2024 by Knight Foundation
Nearly $7 million will support local news organizations in swing states and beyond MIAMI—In response to growing concerns about voters accessing quality information surrounding the 2024 elections, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced an investment of $6.9 million to bolster election news coverage, primarily in swing states. This response includes the […]
Article · July 11, 2024 by Knight Foundation
What began as a local community initiative blossomed into a powerful symbol of unity and purpose – a testament to the transformative impact of collective effort that honors the past and offers a shared vision for the future. Sojourner Truth in a photograph from 1863. | Photo: Library of Congress In 2020, commemorating the 100th […]
Article · May 17, 2024 by Knight Foundation and Kyle Kutuchief
Technology plays an invaluable role in enhancing the way art is created, disseminated and experienced. We created the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund to support the long-term sustainability of Detroit’s arts community by providing practitioners with the tools they need to increase the integration of technology in their work. The 2023 fund recipients are […]
Article · May 15, 2024 by Knight Foundation
Technology plays an invaluable role in enhancing the way art is created, disseminated and experienced. We created the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund to support the long-term sustainability of Akron’s arts community by providing practitioners with the tools they need to increase the integration of technology in their work. The 2023 fund recipients are […]
Article · May 15, 2024 by Knight Foundation