Category Archives: News

A movement newsroom building lasting infrastructure, deep trust, and measurable impact—on and offline For funders committed to equity, sustainability, and civic engagement, The Kansas City Defender offers a compelling case study in what’s possible when journalism is rooted in service and supported for the long haul. This month, the Black-led newsroom is launching a $500,000 capital campaign—notContinue reading “The Kansas City Defender Redefines Journalism, Cultural Legacy”

Supported by The Pivot Fund, this strategic hire strengthens Spanish-language journalism in Arizona—bringing credible local news to a medium long plagued by misinformation. With dedicated support from The Pivot Fund, Radio Campesina has hired veteran journalist Ernesto Rodríguez—a milestone that marks a bold step forward in the station’s mission to deliver trusted, community-rooted journalism across Arizona.Continue reading “New Radio Campesina Hire Aims to Build Trust on Latino Airwaves”

Preserving Culture, Powering Change: How The Kansas City Defender is Building a Legacy—One Book at a Time In a moment that embodies what community media can be when rooted in purpose, The Kansas City Defender is doing far more than chasing headlines. It’s preserving Black history, investing in Black futures, and redefining what service to community truly means.Continue reading “The Local Outlet Saving Missouri’s Oldest Black-Owned Bookstore”

From Facebook Posts to Public Safety: Why Community Media in Little Earth Deserves Investment In Little Earth—a multi-tribal, culturally rich neighborhood in Minneapolis—local journalism doesn’t come from studios or pressrooms. It’s created by neighbors. Community members like Jolene Jones and Cassie Holmes spend 30–40 hours a month moderating the Little Earth Residents 411 Facebook group, which now serves moreContinue reading “Minnesota Community Outlets Are Shaping Collaborative Journalism”

The Pivot Fund is proud to welcome journalist, author and nonprofit leader Frances Kai-Hwa Wang to its growing team as portfolio manager, where she will help grantees elevate their journalism and build their sustainability.  With decades of experience in journalism, teaching and management, Wang strengthens The Pivot Fund’s mission to provide direct funding and culturallyContinue reading “Journalist, Scholar Frances Kai-Hwa Wang joins The Pivot Fund”

NotiVisión Georgia isn’t just growing—it’s reshaping what community journalism looks like in a digital-first world. With 2.2 million views on Facebook and an expanding role in public safety outreach, this Spanish-language newsroom is proving what’s possible when local media stays rooted in community while embracing innovation. A big part of that success comes down toContinue reading “Community First: NotiVisión Georgia’s Path to 2.2M Views”

At Enlace Latino NC, journalism isn’t just about reporting the news—it’s about delivering answers when people need them most. Since 2018, the nonprofit digital newsroom has served North Carolina’s Spanish-speaking immigrant communities with deeply reported, public service journalism. And its latest offering—a Spanish-language Immigration Guide—isn’t just a resource. It’s a lifeline. The guide breaks down confusing, fast-changingContinue reading “Enlace Latino NC’s Trusted Immigration Guide: A Model for Impact”

At a recent webinar, media entrepreneurs Carmen Robles and Jolene Jones made one thing clear: community-rooted journalism is not just surviving in Minnesota — it’s reshaping how news is made and trusted. The conversation, moderated by The Pivot Fund and grounded in new research commissioned by the McKnight Foundation, explored how hundreds of Minnesotans view and accessContinue reading “Rebuilding Local News: Insights from Community Media Leaders”

At The Pivot Fund, we believe journalism can be a tool for healing as well as for truth-telling — especially when covering topics as sensitive and urgent as domestic violence. That’s why we partnered with the Blue Shield Foundation of California to produce a webinar aimed at strengthening trauma-informed reporting practices across the country. Together,Continue reading “Stories That Matter: Partnering to Tell Them With Care”

We’re proud to share that 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. The team is also a nominee for the Center for Civic Innovation’s 2024 Good Trouble Honors—recognition thatContinue reading “285 South’s Groundbreaking Reporting Recognized for Impact”