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Participants receive $5,000 in seed funding and training for projects to enhance public spaces, urban mobility and civic engagement
Article · June 10, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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ArtsAccepting ideas from artists and art organizations of all genres from June 24 – July 26
Article · June 4, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesProgram to work with 18 more schools; double the number of volunteers; engage new partners to improve children’s literacy, an important condition for an informed community
Article · May 23, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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ArtsARLINGTON, Va.—May 22, 2019—PBS NewsHour today announced the expansion of CANVAS, its broadcast and digital arts reporting initiative, with $1.7 million in support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The expansion aims to improve public access to and engagement with high-quality art and elevate the work of recognized and up-and-coming artists. “Art has […]
Article · May 22, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesLearn more about the report, “The Revitalization of Macon’s Urban Core,” by reading this blog post from Lynn Murphey, Macon program director at Knight Foundation. Download the executive summary Download the full report Downtown revitalization is progressing as the result of a collaboratively executed plan that values authentically Macon improvement. Like many major cities across the United States, […]
Article · May 20, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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JournalismViews on free speech versus promoting an inclusive society sharply divide based on gender, race, sexual orientation, political affiliation and religion
Article · May 13, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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Learning and ImpactA report by College Pulse that revealed that students show support for First Amendment rights, but are divided on whether it’s more important to promote an inclusive society that welcomes diverse groups or to protect the extremes of free speech. Opinions sharply diverge by gender, race, sexual orientation, political affiliation and religion.
Article · May 13, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesMIAMI—May 1, 2019—The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced more than $1 million in new funding for nine projects aimed at building deeper connections between local startup founders, investors and high-potential talent, while opening avenues for new talent and investors to participate in Miami’s growing innovation community. From a series of curated, […]
Article · May 1, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesDownload Full Report The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 provides a new incentive — centered around the deferral, reduction, and elimination of capital gains taxes — to spur private investments in low-income areas designated by states as Opportunity Zones. Given the significant interest among investors, it is possible that this new tax incentive […]
Article · April 25, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesPHILADELPHIA – April 18, 2019 – Ellen Hwang will join the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as the program director based in Philadelphia. She is leader in driving and building programs that advance innovation in local government. Ellen Hwang (pictured) Hwang will work with local leaders and other community members to find and invest in opportunities […]
Article · April 18, 2019 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesKnight Foundation report traces Reimagining the Civic Commons projects in Akron, Ohio; Chicago; Detroit; Memphis, Tennessee; and Philadelphia
Article · April 18, 2019 by Knight Foundation