The following remarks were delivered by Knight Foundation President Alberto Ibargüen during the opening session of the 10th Media Learning Seminar on Feb. 13, 2017 at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay. They have been lightly edited for publication. I am the son of an immigrant and the husband of an immigrant. I live in a county where half of […]
Article · February 13, 2017 by Knight Foundation
Applications for the Knight Community Information Lab accepted through March 24
Article · February 13, 2017 by Knight Foundation
Expanded initiative features projects by Temple University, The Poynter Institute, the University of North Carolina and American Press Institute
Article · February 13, 2017 by Knight Foundation
In the last five years under Mozilla’s leadership, OpenNews has brought new technology talent into newsrooms, advanced journalism innovation and worked to encourage cultural change in an increasingly digital world. The project’s training programs and events have built a community of more than 1,100 developers and reporters from across the world, given rise to new […]
Article · February 9, 2017 by Knight Foundation
Knight-Mozilla effort will transition into an independent organization
Article · February 9, 2017 by Knight Foundation
New funding enables year-round programs to empower black innovators, creatives and technologists
Article · February 9, 2017 by Knight Foundation
Knight Freedom of Expression Research Series (KFX)
Article · February 7, 2017 by Knight Foundation
Heaviest consumers of news express stronger First Amendment support
Article · February 7, 2017 by Knight Foundation
MIAMI—Feb. 6, 2017—The Chicago Community Trust’s signature civic engagement initiative, which brings residents together in small mealtime conversations to talk about ways to make their neighborhoods stronger, safer and more dynamic, will expand nationally with $1.15 million in funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. This expanded, national On the Table initiative […]
Article · February 6, 2017 by Knight Foundation
San Jose, Calif. – Jan. 30, 2017 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced $500,000 in new funding for five projects aimed at fueling economic development in the city by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. From no-interest, crowdfunded loans for small businesses to a community food hub driven by local entrepreneurs, the […]
Article · January 31, 2017 by Knight Foundation
Podcasting and on-demand audio are attracting new audiences, giving rise to new voices and creating new revenue sources, with public broadcasters playing a central role, according to a study by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation released today. Yet the fast-growing podcast ecosystem is not nearly as diverse as it could be, and […]
Article · January 26, 2017 by Knight Foundation