Raised in Winston Salem, North Carolina, Venneikia now resides in Atlanta and is an active community member. She supports the Free Press team in the development, design and successful implementation of the Media 2070 campaign for media reparations. This includes liaising with coalition partners, fostering external relationships, supporting newsroom training and developing a curriculum and necessary collateral materials. Before joining Free Press, she was engaged in faith and community-organizing work in St. Louis. As a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she uses her talents to amplify Black stories and liberate Black lives.
Expert Analysis
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It’s been a full year since our essay first called for media reparations for the Black community. Here are the milestones achieved since we launched.
News
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The process of undoing white supremacy in newsrooms begins with developing a culture of antiracist care.
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Among the most influential voices pushing for change is Free Press’ Media 2070 project.
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A culture of repair must be embedded into all institutions we create — including philanthropy — to ensure Black people can thrive.
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The media system helped construct the narratives that upheld violent institutions like slavery. But a world where Black people get to tell their own stories is possible.
Stories
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The event brought together people who care about media and racial justice — and examined a pathway to a future that’s free of anti-Blackness.
