Arts
Funding recognizes the central role of the arts in Detroit and underscores Knight’s commitment to the city
Article · October 31, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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ArtsThe report, “Evolving Arts Ecosystems: A Study of Detroit,” assesses how the Detroit arts ecosystem has evolved over the last decade. On Oct. 31, 2018, Knight Foundation announced a $20 million investment to strengthen the arts in Detroit. Learn more about the announcement here. Summary Knight Foundation believes that the arts play a critical role in […]
Article · October 31, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesContacts: Dee Grano, VP, Kelso Communications (Charlotte), 704-604-7640, [email protected] Anusha Alikhan, Director of Communications, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 305-908-2646, [email protected] CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Oct. 30, 2018 – The Project L.I.F.T./Center City 1 […]
Article · October 29, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesMIAMI — October 16, 2018 — Venture Café Miami will expand its work in providing programming, networking opportunities and other resources to help local innovators across all Miami’s communities build and scale their ideas with $1 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. “After years of rapid growth, Miami’s startup culture has […]
Article · October 15, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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Journalism
More than 80 percent of misinformation accounts active during the 2016 election campaign are still active today
Article · October 4, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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JournalismDownload PDF This study is one of the largest analyses to date on how fake news spread on Twitter both during and after the 2016 election campaign. Using tools and mapping methods from Graphika, a social media intelligence firm, we study more than 10 million tweets from 700,000 Twitter accounts that linked to more than 600 […]
Article · October 4, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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JournalismHow did misinformation spread during the 2016 presidential election and has anything changed since? A new study of more than 10 million tweets from 700,000 Twitter accounts that linked to more than 600 misinformation and conspiracy news outlets answers this question. The report reveals a concentrated “fake news” ecosystem, linking more than 6.6 million tweets […]
Article · October 4, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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Journalism
Co-Founded By Media and Technology Veteran Sue Gardner and Former ProPublica Journalists Julia Angwin and Jeff Larson, The Markup Will Turn an Investigative Eye Toward the Technology Industry
Article · September 24, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesNew funding builds on Knight’s previous $2 million support to launch Endeavor Global’s first U.S. affiliate in Miami and foster entrepreneurship in South Florida
Article · September 21, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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CommunitiesNew investment will support pilot projects in Detroit; Long Beach, California; Miami; San Jose, California; and Pittsburgh
Article · September 18, 2018 by Knight Foundation
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ArtsLocal organizations receiving support include The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Barnes Foundation, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Article · September 16, 2018 by Knight Foundation