News Voices Updates

In May, Free Press staffers discussed First Amendment rights, taught a college class, explored narrative power and imagined a Black future media.

The paper has harmed both journalists of color and communities of color — and shows no interest in changing.

The newspaper has failed to address numerous diversity, equity and inclusion issues and improve coverage of the city’s BIPOC communities.

In April, Free Press staffers fought for online privacy, combated hate speech and advanced the fight for media reparations.

In March, Free Press staffers presented solutions to the local-news crisis, held a Capitol Hill briefing and offered remedies to systemic racism in the media.

In February, Free Press toured an award-winning documentary and fought for journalism that serves local communities.

The anti-Black history of journalism demands that we now prioritize healing — and consider how restorative practices can change the culture of journalism.

A “Buildings Matter, Too” headline sparked a media uprising in Philadelphia. Here’s how Free Press and allies have demanded change in the ensuing three years.

In December and January, Free Press staff confronted disinformation, toured an award-winning documentary and worked to transform journalism.