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The Pivot Publisher Series: The Future of Civic News & Information for Black Audiences

February 29, 2024

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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In the next Pivot Publisher Series episode, The Kansas City Defender’s Ryan Sorrell, AfroLA’s Dana Amihere, and Haitian Times’ Garry Pierre-Pierre will share innovative strategies to reach Black audiences and deliver news they can use, including impactful community-based programs, surveys, and social media approaches. The founders will also explore the (sometimes complicated) relationship between digital startups and traditional legacy news, highlighting what each can learn from the other.

The conversation is sponsored by the Knight Foundation.

Presenters

  • Ryan Sorrell, The Kansas City Defender
  • Dana Amihere, AfroLA
  • Garry Pierre-Pierre, Haitian Times

Moderator

Tracie Powell, CEO of The Pivot Fund