Landmark survey by Knight Foundation and Ipsos reveals where Americans agree and disagree on free speech and the First Amendment. MIAMI — January 6, 2022 — On the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, a new study provides unprecedented insights into how Americans perceive and experience their First Amendment rights. The study shows that […]
Launched in June, the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge sought the best ideas for the arts from individual artists and arts organizations in Akron, Detroit and Miami. Knight Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the Challenge in Detroit — 14 artists and arts organizations that will share more than $1 million to bring their innovative ideas […]
Launched in June, the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge sought the best ideas for the arts from individual artists and arts organizations in Akron, Detroit and Miami. Knight Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the Challenge in Akron — 7 artists and arts organizations that will share over $500,000 to bring their innovative ideas to life […]
These Akron artists and arts organizations will share nearly $400,000 for works that showcase diversity, creativity and new forms of expression across the city. AKRON, Ohio – Dec. 8, 2021 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation selected six artists and arts organizations to share nearly $400,000 from the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge […]
These Detroit artists and arts organizations will share more than $1 million for works that showcase diversity, creativity and new forms of expression across the city. DETROIT – Dec. 8, 2021 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation selected 14 artists and arts organizations to share more than $1 million from the 2021 […]
Knight-commissioned research reveals only 1.4% of more than $82 trillion dollars of U.S.-based assets is entrusted to diverse-owned firms MIAMI – December 7, 2021 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation released a new study today measuring diversity in the U.S.-based financial industry revealing that only 1.4 percent of assets are entrusted by […]
Every year, as part of the Knight Arts Challenge announcement, Knight also selects a group of Knight Arts Champions — community leaders in South Florida who have contributed to our region’s rich arts and culture scene. The Champions direct $10,000, provided by Knight, to South Florida artist or arts organization of their choice. Meet the […]
With Knight support, NewsMatch is boosting local philanthropy to provide financial sustainability for diverse newsrooms throughout America. Nov. 30, 2021 – MIAMI – On this Giving Tuesday, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is announcing its continued support of NewsMatch, a national network that provides matching funds to help nonprofit newsrooms double the […]
Knight support will enable the San Jose Downtown Association to analyze mobility data to guide the urban core’s economic recovery. SAN JOSE – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and San Jose Downtown Association (SJDA) are partnering on an initiative to create a more vibrant downtown San Jose for residents and visitors to […]
Knight is announcing the selection of 24 South Florida artists and arts organizations, who will share $2M for works that showcase diversity, creativity and new forms of expression. MIAMI (Nov. 29, 2021) – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is kicking off Miami Art Week by announcing the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge winners. […]
As Miami’s tech community grows, CodePath will leverage Knight’s investment to expand and launch programming at three area colleges to connect students to tech careers. (November 22, 2021) — As Miami emerges as an international tech hub with increased demand for skilled talent, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced today a $2.25 […]