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Congratulations to the third annual cohort of The Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship 🎨💻 we are proud to recognize artists working at the intersection of arts, culture, and technology across the five Knight cities. Read more at kf.org/artstechfellow
#KnightArts #KnightCities
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The 2023 Knight Arts + Tech Fellows are: American Artist @a_____rtist, Kara Güt, Leo Castañeda, Marlena Myles @thisismarlena, and The Institute of Queer Ecology. Learn more about them: kf.org/artstechfellow
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🌸 Downtown Akron's #SakuraFestival was a hit with 6K+ attendees! 🎉 making a vibrant & inclusive space for all. Stay tuned for more exciting events! 🌆👏 #DowntownAkron #JANO #Community
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“The Nobel Summit is a signal moment for civil society to begin the pivot from observing and describing one of our most pressing challenges to addressing it with a shared vision for our digital information future.” (3/3)
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“Knight has invested deeply in new scholarship that can animate the policies and practices that promote democracy through enhanced access to trustworthy civic information online,” said John Sands, Knight Foundation’s senior director for media and democracy. (2/3)
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Knight President Alberto Ibargüen will deliver opening remarks at the Nobel Prize Summit - Truth, Trust and Hope - which will take place from May 24 to 26. Learn more and join us virtually. knightfoundation.org/events/misc/no (1/3)
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It takes a village, and help from our program committee is key to building an amazing cohort. 🫶 #jsk24 #FutureOfNews
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🌍📰 Meet the #JSKFellows 2023-24! 7 journalism leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe & Latin America join to defend #PressFreedom & counter threats to independent reporting. We celebrate their courage! 🎉👏 #JSK2023 #JournalismMatters
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The research is clear: Public spaces have the potential to boost local economies in lasting & multifaceted ways. #publicspace #economy #localgov #value #equity #research #sustainability #climate @TheJPBFdn @kresgefdn
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The Macon Action Plan “started a revolution of how we do public processes” in Macon, but sometimes it takes an outsider’s eye to remind you of how far you’ve come.
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#PressFreedom is your freedom. supports CPJ to protect your right to be informed & to make a difference to the journalists who face reprisal in their pursuit of the truth.
You can donate to support here: cpj.org/WPFD-donate
#WorldPressFreedomDay
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CPJ is at the @nytimes to mark #WorldPressFreedomDay today
CPJ’s President @jodieginsberg is participating in a panel discussion with @nytimes’ Diane Brayton and @deanbaquet; CPJ President @jodieginsberg; @azcentral’s @kimbui; and independent Russian journalist and @niemanfdn… Show more
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Still can’t believe I was nominated for an Esserman-Knight Award! I am so grateful to the @knightfdn for recognizing my work at @prismreports & considering me alongside some of Miami’s fiercest reporters driving community impact. Congrats to all the winners & nominees! 
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Last night at the Esserman-Knight Awards. A story by a freelancer with no budget went up against daily newspaper investigative teams. Never expected to get this far. Thanks to @knightfdn for the recognition and for acknowledging that journalists covering music can do great work.
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We could not agree more! Congratulations👏 to all the winners, read more here knightfoundation.org/esserman-knigh
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Congratulations to all the winners of the Esserman-Knight Awards - the Sun Sentinel and Telemundo. The real winners are the communities they serve. @knightfdn #localjournalismmatters
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We're hiring a Director/Marketing & Communications at Knight Foundation! Are you a creative storyteller with experience in PR, digital strategy, and event design? Apply now or DM me: knightfoundation.org/about/employme
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Gallup Editor-in-Chief joins to discuss recent findings showing that nearly nine in 10 Americans follow at least one public individual for news and information. Learn more in the new and study here:
on.gallup.com/40O6BQo
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Thank you and for highlighting new @Gallup/Knight data on media fragmentation and America's evolving media landscape. #trustinnews
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What attaches people to the places where they live? Access to recreational areas + safe places. Read how #miami volunteers are helping to create a sense #community in the op-ed by and Meg Daly of #volunteer
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. Congratulations on welcoming as the first Tech Governance Leadership Fellow!
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@BKCHarvard is thrilled to announce @jacindaardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, will join the Center as its first @knightfdn Tech Governance Leadership Fellow.
Ardern will work on the Christchurch Call mission & challenges with AI governance.
cyber.harvard.edu/story/2023-04/
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🎨+🖥️ Helping Charlotte artists & arts organizations thrive with the Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund! Boosting art creation, experience, and sharing through tech tools. Apply now: kf.org/arttechapply23 🌟 #InnovationForCreation #ArtTechFund #CharlotteArts #knightarts
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Both personal appeal & trust appear to be driving many Americans toward public individuals for information. If you want to know why Americans of a certain age or ideology look to a specific type of individual for news & information, read article here:
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To dig deeper, Gallup/Knight asked more than 3,800 U.S. adults to think about the one public individual they watch or follow most often & report what kind of information they get from that person, 900 unique names were submitted. See the 20 top here:
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With trust in news at an all-time low, where are Americans seeking news and information? A new survey shows that 89% of Americans are now turning to public individuals –journalists, scientists, politicians, and others. Learn more here:
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Missed the show? Hear Alberto make up an Zip Ode poem on the spot — on live radio!
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Today on Sundial, the 's Alberto Ibargüen.
He watered the ground where South Florida art was sprouting and watched it grow. Now he's retiring after nearly 20 years.
Live at 1 p.m. on 📻
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🌟Diversity Matters🌟 Join DAMI & EMM on April 20th for a discussion with investment leaders Jagdeep Singh Bachher & Brian O'Neil! Learn how to boost #diversity, #equity & #inclusion in endowment & foundation management.💡 Don't miss out!
rabengroup.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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At #Northeastern’s undergraduate commencement, will recognize groundbreaking sociologist and author and journalism visionary with honorary degrees.
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Proud day at MDC where we opened our 2nd #AI Center and launched our #Metaversity platform which will build on our vision of preparing local talent for the #futureofwork. Thank you to our partners for your support in making this milestone possible.
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We are proud to help artists + arts organizations in Charlotte thrive.The Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund🎨+ 🖥️provides funds for tech tools that can enhance the way art is produced, experienced & shared. Learn more at kf.org/arttechexpansi kf.org/arttechexpansi #knightarts
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We spoke to BULK Space executive director Jessica Allie to find out more about the vision and potential impact #BULKSpace and the #BULKMediaLab intends to have on Detroit. detroitisit.com/knight-foundat
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Saturday, April 29th at 6:30pm
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WEG Weekend is made possible thanks to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation ()
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Are you an artist or an arts organization in Charlotte looking to integrate technology into your work? Applications are now open for the 2023 Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund. Deadline: 4/28. Learn more at kf.org/arttechapply23 #ArtTechFund #CharlotteArts #knightarts
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Apply 📝 now for the Civic Summer Institute for Learning & Teaching happening 7/30-8/5 at hosted by . Applications are due 4/26! We are to support, learn more here bit.ly/3LElD7m and apply here
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🚀 Groundbreaking news! Lock 3 Park in Downtown #Akron is getting a fantastic transformation thanks to the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, the City of Akron, and local residents. The project will create a vibrant, year-round destination for all to enjoy. #knightcities
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"This 365-day park will become more than a space that is used for festivals & concerts on the weekend. It will become a destination for residents & visitors alike to gather, to relax, to spend time & to experience downtown Akron."
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Huge props to for coming to this important event and to for broadcasting this terrific conversation. is proud to have supported this symposium. #MoreVetsInNews
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CSPAN in the motha fuckin hooouuussseee!!!! twitter.com/cspan/status/1…
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We commend their important work and honor the impact of independent journalism! 📢essermanknightawards.org #EssermanKnightAwards #IndependentJournalism #lovelocalnews (🧵6/6)
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4️⃣ Jimmy Tobias () of Type Investigations
, revealing the failure of a prominent conservation agency in fighting climate change. #essermanknightawards #lovelocalnews (🧵5/6)
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3️⃣ Alexandra Martinez (), a Senior News Reporter for , tackling pressing issues like immigration, housing, and art-washing. #essermanknightawards #lovelocalnews (🧵4/6)
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2️⃣ Douglas Markowitz (), a Miami-based writer for , delves into the city's real estate crisis crushing Miami's nightlife. #lovelocalnews #essermanknightawards (🧵3/6)
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