The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced an investment of over $4 million over three years to aid local publishers of color become more financially sustainable.
The investments include:
Jim Brady, Knight’s vice president of Journalism said:
“These investments show just how important continued support for publishers of color remains in the industry. Many legacy Black newspapers remain trusted voices in their communities, but have struggled as more Americans get their news from digital sources. Supporting legacy newsrooms and nurturing startup networks run by innovative leaders shows our commitment to publishers of color, helping Knight better serve the information needs of these communities.”
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