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Knight Foundation supports informed and engaged communities, which are essential for a more effective democracy. We invest in journalism, the arts and cities.
Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization Miami, FLkf.orgJoined March 2008

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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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“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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#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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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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. 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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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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🚀 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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