Tracie Powell, longtime journalist, founded The Pivot Fund to invest $500 million in independent BIPOC-led, community-based news organizations aimed at overcoming the lack of resources and funding these outlets often face.
Author Archives: Tracie Powell
Support trusted local news and promote equity with DAFs.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) empower individuals to shape the philanthropic landscape. Tech journalist Jason Del Rey recognized the potential of DAFs when he leveraged his fund to support the launch of The Pivot Fund, and our work to strengthen BIPOCTM-led publishers in local communities. Del Rey’s action showcases the flexibility and strategic giving opportunities that DAFsContinue reading “Support trusted local news and promote equity with DAFs.”
Multicultural Media and Correspondents Association honors “2024 Sheroes in Media”
Tracie Powell is among the 2024 Sheroes in Media honorees.
Tracie Powell: A beacon for BIPOC journalism
Tracie Powell has built a career as a journalist and activist focused on creating media access for BIPOC individuals, leveraging her experience to push for more representation and inclusion in newsrooms. She founded and leads initiatives like The Pivot Fund, which has invested millions in community-based news outlets led by people of color, aiming toContinue reading “Tracie Powell: A beacon for BIPOC journalism”
Delve into Press Forward with Director Dale Anglin
Press Forward this week announced applications to its pooled fund would open April 30 and hired nonprofit news vet Christina Shih as associate director. That made it a great time to hear from Director Dale Anglin about the direction of the six-month-old, $500-million fund to reinvigorate local news. In response to The Pivot Fund’s questions, Anglin spoke about investingContinue reading “Delve into Press Forward with Director Dale Anglin”
The gap is real
Report finds that philanthropic support for Black nonprofits isn’t keeping up with their impact With their experience, resilience, and resourcefulness, Black nonprofit leaders often create high-impact, high-performing organizations that philanthropists want to fund. So why do white-led nonprofit organizations receive 76 percent more revenue than Black-led nonprofit organizations on average and have 24 percent moreContinue reading “The gap is real”
What journalism can learn from TikTok’s “Who TF Did I Marry?
As I sat in the hair salon, surrounded by the gentle hum of blow dryers and the scent of hair products, I was unexpectedly drawn into the captivating world of “Who TF Did I Marry?” Every woman present seemed entranced by the viral reality series following the tumultuous journey of an Atlanta woman who married,Continue reading “What journalism can learn from TikTok’s “Who TF Did I Marry?”
The Pivot Publisher Series: How to smartly build capacity and organizational design
Who do you need on your team? The hiring process can be daunting, and making the right choices about who to bring on board—and when—can have a major impact on your newsroom. In our recent conversation, Zuri Berry, The Baltimore Banner’s digital strategy editor; Lisa Snowden, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Baltimore Beat; Susan GluckContinue reading “The Pivot Publisher Series: How to smartly build capacity and organizational design”
Water for the Desert
“It is widely accepted now that layoffs and the gutting of broadcast, print and digital newsrooms across the United States undermines our democracy. PBS viewers and readers have told us they’re worried about the inability to hold the powerful accountable. And in this space, we’ve talked about the recent torrent of bad news for theContinue reading “Water for the Desert”
The Future of News & Information for Black Audiences
The Pivot Fund invited AfroLA founder Dana Amihere, Haitian Times publisher Gary Pierre-Pierre, and Ryan Sorrell, founder of The Kansas City Defender, to discuss how they successfully serve Black audiences. One portion of the conversation regards the integral role of immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean, along with their descendants, in the Black American narrative.Continue reading “The Future of News & Information for Black Audiences”