Category Archives: News

The Courier Eco Latino, a Georgia-based publication serving BIPOC communities, is redefining sustainability in local journalism with an innovative approach to revenue generation. With support from The Pivot Fund, the outlet has launched a new online obituary platform that not only serves grieving families but also creates a sustainable, long-term revenue stream. A Revenue ModelContinue reading “How The Courier Eco Latino is Transforming Revenue with Community”

Publications serving BIPOC communities are always exploring new ways to build sustainable revenue while staying deeply connected to their audiences. The Courier Eco Latino, a Columbus, Georgia-based news outlet, is setting a bold example with the launch of its innovative obituary platform. By leaning into strategic partnerships and committing to the needs of its readers,Continue reading “How The Courier Eco Latino is Turning Obituaries into Opportunity”

What is it and why is it important? The 2024 Local News Ecosystems report from Democracy Fund highlights the deepening crisis in local journalism, especially in underserved and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. As more newspapers shut down, over 200 counties across the U.S. are left without any local news outlet, creating information gapsContinue reading “Strengthening Local News Ecosystems: 2024 Report”

Newsrooms can produce culturally competent copy with a single prompt now that The Pivot Fund has uploaded the style guides of the leading journalism diversity organizations into popular artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT.  The Style Guide for Covering Communities of Color integrates best practices from style guides developed by the Asian American Journalists Association, Disabled Journalists Association, Indigenous Journalists Association, NationalContinue reading “The Pivot Fund Assembles an Inclusive Style Guide Using AI”

At last week’s Online News Association conference in Atlanta, small news publishers showcased how they’re using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real-world challenges. It was clear that innovation often blooms in the face of adversity, and no example stood out more than that of El Toque—a news outlet that’s weathered extraordinary difficulties to deliver essential toolsContinue reading “How a Cuban exile news site used AI to become “Public Enemy #1”

Vania André, editor-in-chief of The Haitian Times, is leading a quiet revolution. She has transformed her newsroom with artificial intelligence. For André, AI isn’t a futuristic tool reserved for tech giants—it’s a lifeline for her small, community-focused newsroom. She uses technology to help fill in the gaps. “ChatGPT has become an essential part of our workflow,”Continue reading “How Small Publishers are Innovating with AI”

Susan Smith Richardson, former managing editor of Guardian US and CEO of the Center for Public Integrity, has joined The Pivot Fund as managing director, as the fund expands to support hyperlocal news outlets serving communities of color nationwide. The Pivot Fund also announced that foundations and major donors have invested more than $2 millionContinue reading “News leader Susan Smith Richardson joins The Pivot Fund”

In a significant development, the Fearless Fund, a trailblazing Atlanta-based venture capital firm focused on empowering women of color entrepreneurs, has settled a lawsuit with the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), a conservative nonprofit led by prominent legal activist Edward Blum. This case attracted nationwide attention, representing a critical clash over addressing racial disparitiesContinue reading “Fearless Fund Settles with Conservative Group in Pivotal Case”

BeeTV started with April Ross filming news events and paid advertisements on her cell phone and streaming them on Facebook Live. Now, she airs them over the air on her cable TV channel. She credits a transformational grant from The Pivot Fund. That grant was accompanied by wrap-around services that helped her tap into local advertisingContinue reading “BeeTV’s new local advertising strategy fuels growth”

Democracy Day, an initiative tied to the International Day of Democracy on September 15, has grown into a vital effort to enhance democracy-related reporting across the United States. What began as a simple idea from Rachel Glickhouse of Grist three years ago has evolved into a collaborative movement involving over 150 newsrooms, many of whichContinue reading “Democracy Day: A Collaborative Effort for Strengthening Democracy”