Scholars and experts will work on projects to inform effective interventions that can mitigate the effects of intentionally misleading information targeting communities of color. MIAMI — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced today that nine universities and nonprofits were awarded more than $1.2 million to work on projects to identify solutions that […]
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Published April 5, 2022 by Knight Foundation
MIAMI – April 5, 2021 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, in partnership with Global Economics Group, today released a new study revealing that asset management firms owned by women and people of color are at least three times more likely to employ diverse teams when compared to firms led primarily by […]
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Published April 4, 2022 by Knight Foundation
New initiative already counts on a total of $55 million from these and other organizations to boost equity in Miami through tech MIAMI (April 4, 2022) – A collective of organizations, including JPMorgan Chase, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Miami Foundation and aīre ventures today announced Tech Equity Miami, a transformational […]
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Published March 15, 2022 by Knight Foundation
The High Line Network and Miami’s Underline will use Knight’s support to advance key initiatives devoted to revitalizing public spaces through the power of technology March 15, 2022 — MIAMI — Technology innovations to design public spaces that better serve communities are heading to cities across America, thanks to investments of more than $1 million […]
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Published March 9, 2022 by Knight Foundation
New Gallup/Knight Foundation survey of 10,000 Americans finds that attitudes are shaped by a spectrum of issues when considering tech platforms’ and the government’s role—if any—in addressing key policy questions WASHINGTON – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Gallup released a new report today that finds Americans attitudes go beyond partisanship when it […]
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Published March 8, 2022 by Knight Foundation
Eight organizations will use technology and open data to boost community engagement and enhance public services (March 8, 2022) – To help build more engaged communities, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is investing over $4 million in eight organizations that use technology and data to develop and apply smart city strategies. The […]
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The Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship, administered by United States Artists, seeks to establish new channels of support for artists through unrestricted funding to support their work, while also building a network of practitioners and professionals in the field to new opportunities for collaboration in Knight communities and beyond. We’re proud to present the 2022 […]
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Published March 2, 2022 by Knight Foundation
The 2022 Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship awards five artists $50,000 each; launches second edition of Shift Space essays on art and media (MIAMI, FL––March 2, 2022) The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced today the recipients of the 2022 Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship, an initiative that supports artists working with innovative […]
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Published February 23, 2022 by Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation and local partners are matching County and City ARPA funds to strengthen Miami Dade College’s technology programs, boost Miami’s talent pipeline and meet growing community demand for careers in tech. Miami, Feb. 23, 2022 – As Miami continues positioning itself as a major international technology hub, Miami Dade College (MDC) will expand its […]
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Published February 21, 2022 by Knight Foundation
With Knight’s commitment of over $4 million, legacy publishers and startup networks will become more financially sustainable to better serve communities of color Feb. 21, 2022 – MIAMI – On the eve of the 15th annual Knight Media Forum, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announces an investment of more than $4 million […]
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Published February 1, 2022 by Knight Foundation
San Jose, CA – CreaTV San José announced today that a $1 million investment from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will be used to support development of Open San José, a new state-of-the-art facility that will feature hybrid spaces for virtual and physical events, including rehearsals, film screenings, community forums and educational […]