Esserman family partners with Knight Foundation for new initiative MIAMI – Feb. 24, 2020 – Civic and business leaders Ron and Charlene Esserman and their family announced today a new $2.5 million fund to strengthen journalism in South Florida by supporting the reporters whose work has the power to change laws and lives. The Esserman […]
$750,000 in Knight Foundation funding will advance DPLA’s work to ensure equitable access to knowledge for all in the digital age MIAMI — February 23, 2020 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $750,000 investment in the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) to create a national cohort of public […]
Knight Foundation releases unprecedented survey of 12,000 non-voters, examining their political attitudes and behavior, including how they encounter information about politics and elections WASHINGTON — February 19, 2020 — As primary season heats up and voters cast their ballots during this presidential election year, the largest bloc of the electorate is a group of Americans […]
The premiere gathering of leaders in journalism, technology and philanthropy, presented by Knight Foundation, convenes Feb. 25-26 in Miami MIAMI — February 13, 2020 — Addressing a range of topics from hateful content online to the local news crisis, leaders from journalism, technology and philanthropy will convene at the 2020 Knight Media Forum to explore […]
Contact: Kenny Ma, Director of Communications, Knight Foundation, 305.908.2646, [email protected] Study commissioned by Knight Foundation reveals that 13.5% of $63.95 billion in assets held by 26 of the nation’s 50 top foundations are managed by firms led by women and people of color MIAMI — February 12, 2020 — Responding to the lack of data […]
A $394,200 investment will support a more vibrant public life in the historic neighborhood’s newest plaza Contact:Kenny Ma, Knight Foundation, [email protected], 305.908.2646Britt Clampitt, City of Charlotte, [email protected], 704-336-4935 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Feb. 11, 2020— In an effort to increase connections among residents and support equitable development in Charlotte’s Historic West End, the John S. and […]
Three-year initiative will give publishers subsidies to adopt and manage digital platforms Contact: Roshni Neslage, Communications Officer, Knight Foundation, [email protected], 305-908-2623 MIAMI — February 5, 2020 — As part of its work to help newsrooms optimize their use of technology, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a call for applications for […]
Eight projects will receive over $1 million to foster stronger connections among entrepreneurs, grow funding capacity and expand access to mentors and professional development Contact: Kenny Ma, Communications Director, Knight Foundation, 305.908.2646, [email protected] MIAMI — January 30, 2020 — In an effort to increase funding and build stronger connections for Miami entrepreneurs, the John S. […]
Organization will support media outlets serving marginalized communities with funding from Knight Foundation, Democracy Fund and Ford Foundation NEW YORK — January 28, 2019 — The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY today announced the expansion of its Center for Community Media (CCM) into a national organization. CCM will support news outlets across […]
