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In May, Free Press staffers presented a multimedia exhibit in L.A., held an event on free speech with FCC Commissioner Gomez — and so much more.

During an event in Los Angeles, Gomez and other experts condemned the Trump administration’s attacks on free speech and a free press — and urged people to fight back.

When tyranny wins, the press is destroyed.

Most of the current coverage of Pilsen is related to crime and violence. Community members would like to change that.

The Black Future Newsstand exhibit in Los Angeles explored the impact of journalism on Black communities and captured the power of reparative media, art and technology.

Surrendering the Voice of America to right-wing conspiracy theorists would turn a global news source into a cruel joke. 

In April, Free Press staff advocated for community-centered journalism, fought to protect the First Amendment, highlighted the need for media reparations and more.

The crackdown on the press under Trump is part of a broader global trend. Around the world, journalists are facing intimidation, censorship, surveillance and violence.

Lawmakers in states across the country have introduced journalism bills that would cement the power of media conglomerates — and do little to support local communities.

Now that the GOP controls both the White House and Congress, its obsession with destroying public media could become a reality. Learn about the history of U.S. public media — and what’s at stake.