One of the beautiful things about Miami is that while Wynwood and Miami Beach put us on the national map, each year there’s more great art emerging in neighborhoods from Delray Beach to Homestead. We see it in Urgent Inc.’s community murals in Overtown, in Tarell McCraney’s 90-minute modern version of Hamlet in Coral Gables, and in […]
Article · February 7, 2013 by marika.lynch
Wikipedia to be more mobile and global with Knight Foundation funding Winners present projects via Web stream Friday, Jan. 18 at knightfoundation.org/live Releated LinkS “#newschallenge mobile winners exemplify the rate of innovation globally” by Chris Sopher on Knight Blog Watch live video stream of winners ‘lightning-style’ presentations on Friday Jan. 18, 12:30 pm ET […]
Article · January 17, 2013 by marika.lynch
With this investment, we hope to bring new energy to the artists and entrepreneurs driving the future of Detroit, so that years from now, when someone asks how we succeeded in our quest to lift the soul and bind the community in Detroit, I hope they’ll point to some of the things we’re announcing tonight: […]
Article · October 24, 2012 by marika.lynch
“If you think that there are not thousands of black men in our communities who get up everyday, and of their own volition do what they can do to make our communities stronger, then you are not paying attention. Why do we define the opportunity in our community only in terms of a threat? Why […]
Article · October 4, 2012 by marika.lynch
READ THE REPORT Today, we’re excited to share a new report and a new set of investments – both centered on how technology can help communities shape their own futures. First, as part of Knight’s Tech for Engagement Initiative, we’re announcing $1.3 million in support for four projects that are helping to empower people and […]
Article · October 2, 2012 by marika.lynch
In coming weeks, hundreds of singers, dancers – even roller skaters in Viking helmets – will surprise crowds in four cities across the United States. The pop up performances are all part of celebrating the 1,000th (yep, 1,000th!) Random Act of Culture™, where Knight Foundation brings classical performers out of the symphony halls and into the streets and […]
Article · August 3, 2012 by marika.lynch
Random Acts of Culture™ – San Jose, California from JD Andrews on Vimeo. In coming weeks, hundreds of singers, dancers – even roller skaters in Viking helmets – will surprise crowds in four cities across the United States. The pop up performances are all part of celebrating the 1,000th (yep, 1,000th!) Random Act of Culture™, […]
Article · August 3, 2012 by marika.lynch
In just a few weeks, reporters from the Macon Telegraph and Georgia Public Broadcasting will move into a new newsroom, bringing the medical school model of journalism to Central Georgia. And shortly after that, the first students from Mercer University will join them at the university’s Center for Collaborative Journalism, reporting alongside and learning the […]
Article · July 19, 2012 by marika.lynch
Above: A mural at Wynwood Walls. Photo Credit: Flickr user wallyg Today, the national funder ArtPlace announced support for new projects in Miami, Philadelphia, Detroit, St. Paul, San Jose and other communities across the United States. ArtPlace funds projects that put the arts at the center of community revitalization and is supported by Knight Foundation, other […]
Article · June 12, 2012 by marika.lynch
Photo Credit: Flickr user YouthBuild Philly Today at the White House, Knight Foundation is excited to help present a new report with lessons on engaging some of the country’s most disadvantaged youth. The Knight-funded study centers on YouthBuild, the national organization known for helping high school drop outs get a GED and job skills by […]
Article · June 4, 2012 by marika.lynch
DOWNLOAD BME RFP Draft Package Final.pdf REGISTER FOR A WEBINAR Thurs. April 19th at 12 noon EDT Thurs. April 26th at 12 noon EDT Overview The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is searching for a creative, strategic partner to implement the BME Challenge in up to 8 target cities. The National Implementation Partner (NIP) […]
Article · April 11, 2012 by marika.lynch