The Harvey World Herald isn’t just a news site—it’s a lifeline for the people of Harvey, Illinois. Founded by Amethyst Davis, a Harvey native, the Herald delivers sharp, accountable journalism that centers the needs of this majority-Black, working-class suburb of Cook County. “Harvey hadn’t had a traditional newsroom in decades—not through the recession, not through the pandemic,”Continue reading “The Harvey World Herald Isn’t Just a News Site—It’s a Lifeline”
Author Archives: Tracie Powell
What home appraisals and journalism funding have in common
The price of bias shows up in surprising places — from undervalued homes to underfunded newsrooms serving communities of color.
285 South’s Reporting Recognized for Community Impact
285 South, a grantee of The Pivot Fund, has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2024 Atlanta Press Club Awards: Digital News and the Rising Star Award for reporter Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow. One of the nominated stories focuses on an Afghan family of nine who endured freezing winter temperatures without electricity, despite paying rent andContinue reading “285 South’s Reporting Recognized for Community Impact”
Past, Present, and Hyperlocal In Black Miami
Preserving the Past, Powering the Present: Black Miami-Dade’s Storytelling in Action When Nadege Green walks into a space, she’s often carrying more than history — she’s carrying memory, identity, and community. Whether it’s salvaged archives from the now-closed Tap Tap Restaurant or oral histories of Miami’s Black LGBTQ+ residents, Green knows that local stories haveContinue reading “Past, Present, and Hyperlocal In Black Miami”
Report urges funding for Minnesota’s grassroots community news
Journalism funders in Minnesota have an opportunity to serve the news and information needs of the state’s growing immigrant communities by supporting small and tenacious grassroots news outlets that have already earned their communities’ trust, according to a Pivot Fund report for the state’s Press Forward Local chapter. McKnight Foundation, a founding member of Press ForwardContinue reading “Report urges funding for Minnesota’s grassroots community news”
How We Analyzed Minnesota’s Local News Landscape
Minnesota is changing. And so must the way we deliver news and information. While the state’s population has grown more diverse over the decades, traditional media hasn’t kept up. In The Pivot Fund’s assessment of Minnesota’s local news landscape, which included listening sessions and focus groups with over 600 Minnesotans from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds,Continue reading “How We Analyzed Minnesota’s Local News Landscape”
Clean Water, Public Parks, and the Power of Rural News
The room was full of funders, but the heart of the conversation was all about community. At the fifth annual Rural Equity Summit, Tracie Powell, founder of The Pivot Fund, joined Sarah Bignall, CEO of KAXE in Northern Minnesota, and Lindsay Ryder, director of the Integrated Rural Strategies Group, for a powerful discussion on theContinue reading “Clean Water, Public Parks, and the Power of Rural News”
285 South’s Unwavering Immigration Coverage
When Sophia Qureshi (she/her) founded 285 South, she set out to redefine immigration coverage in Metro Atlanta. In a region experiencing rapid demographic changes and shifting policies, immigrants needed more than just occasional news stories—they needed a newsroom dedicated to their communities. “Immigration coverage often misses the most important perspective—the people living it every day,” QureshiContinue reading “285 South’s Unwavering Immigration Coverage”
Crystal Good and Black By God: A Story of Reinvention and Impact
Crystal Good is a force—an Afrolachian poet, performer, storyteller, and publisher deeply rooted in West Virginia. She is descended from Black families who have lived in Appalachia for generations. Her journey is one of persistence, reinvention, and the power of storytelling. Now, as the publisher of Black By God: The West Virginian, she is leading aContinue reading “Crystal Good and Black By God: A Story of Reinvention and Impact”
The Pivot Fund Fuels Underscore Native News’ Video Growth
Underscore Native News, a Pivot Fund grantee, is deepening its commitment to audience engagement by expanding into video storytelling with new hire. Bolstered by The Pivot Fund’s $150,000 investment, the organization has brought on Audience Engagement Manager Kyra Antone as its first-ever dedicated video storyteller to enhance Underscore’s powerful storytelling and connect more deeply withContinue reading “The Pivot Fund Fuels Underscore Native News’ Video Growth”