Category Archives: News

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”

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”

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”

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 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”

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”

Pivot Fund grantee Conecta Arizona is expanding its newsroom and deepening its impact in Southern Arizona. The news site hired Paula Díaz as part of Conecta Arizona’s broader growth plan, reinforcing its commitment to community-centered, independent journalism that prioritizes the needs of Arizona’s Latino and immigrant communities. Díaz, an accomplished multimedia journalist with over 20 years ofContinue reading “Conecta Arizona Expands Southern Arizona Coverage with New Hire”

Thanks to the support of our funders, The Pivot Fund is investing another $600,000 in grassroots newsrooms that are redefining local journalism and strengthening their communities. These investments are not just funding journalism—they are fueling economic sustainability, civic engagement, and life-changing reporting in historically underserved communities. With your partnership, we are renewing support for fiveContinue reading “Pivot Fund Renews Support for Five High-Impact Newsrooms”

The Pivot Fund is proud to invest $600,000 in renewed funding for several grantee partners who are leading the way in community-driven journalism. These organizations, each deeply embedded in their communities, are expanding their reach, developing innovative revenue models, and producing impactful reporting that fills critical information gaps for historically underserved audiences. The renewed granteesContinue reading “Pivot Fund Renews Support for Grassroots Newsrooms”

At The Pivot Fund, we believe in supporting hyperlocal news organizations that authentically serve their communities. That’s why we’re proud to invest in Hy-Lo News, a digital publication that has been filling a critical media gap in South Florida since 2015. By centering Black and Brown Millennial voices, Hy-Lo News provides the coverage and culturalContinue reading “Hy-Lo News: Expanding Impact with Pivot Fund Support”