Stories from the Field

In June, Free Press staffers marked milestones in the fight for publicly funded journalism, media reparations and resilient communications networks in Puerto Rico.

In May, Free Press staffers marked the Tulsa Race Massacre, fought for equitable journalism and celebrated a milestone in the fight to close the digital divide.

In April, Free Press staffers worked hard to combat hate and disinformation, challenge Big Tech and ensure that journalism truly serves communities of color.

A recent event shed light on how newsrooms have harmed Latinx communities in Colorado — and lifted up ways to create much-needed shifts in reporting.

In March, Free Press staffers worked hard to transform journalism, combat online disinformation, expand affordable internet access and fight for racial justice.

Malkia-Devich Cyril and Joseph Torres gathered to unpack how the dominant media system harms Black lives — and considered the repair that might be possible.

In February, Free Press worked hard to uplift Black stories, protect Black dissent, fight for affordable internet access and more.

This month our Media 2070 project brought together media-makers, journalists and activists for events exploring Black narrative power. Here are some highlights.

Free Press Action VP Matt Wood testified in Congress about the need to bridge the digital divide during the pandemic — and beyond.

In January, News Voices: Colorado hosted a Zoom call to discuss some of the ways in which media outlets have harmed Black communities in Colorado.