News about Vanessa Maria Graber

Ida Spurs Demands to Bolster Wireless Networks After Phones Fail

September 1, 2021

As Hurricane Ida pummeled New Orleans, the city’s 911 emergency-calling service, served by AT&T, stopped working.

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Internet Access
Free Press: Communications Infrastructure Is as Essential as Levees, Bridges and Roads to Keeping People Safe During Climate Disasters

August 31, 2021

Free Press urges the FCC to investigate major disruptions of communications services and develop policies to strengthen our nation’s communications networks.

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Internet Access, Communications Justice
Here's What Newark Students Say They Need to Recover from the Pandemic

May 21, 2021

High school students from across Newark met virtually to brainstorm ways to help young people get back on track.

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Local Journalism
A Conversation with Vanessa Maria Graber

April 9, 2021

Afrotaino talks to Free Press’ Vanessa Maria Graber, a longtime movement journalist and community organizer.

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Local Journalism
Collaborate and Listen: How to Rally Journalists Around a Mission

February 7, 2021

Free Press’ Vanessa Maria Graber co-led a volunteer-driven project focused on serving underrepresented communities.

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Future of Journalism
Free Press Releases Directory of Resources for Reporters Covering Protests and Disinformation During the Election and Its Aftermath

October 29, 2020

PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, Free Press released a directory of resources to help journalists keep their communities informed and safe during the volatile weeks ahead.

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Media Accountability, Press Freedom
Latino Motion: Interview with Vanessa Maria Graber

October 21, 2020

Latino Motion host Bert Lopez talks to Free Press’ Vanessa Maria Graber about Hispanic Heritage Month and Free Press’ News Voices: New Jersey project.

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Local Journalism
Identifying Information Needs in Newark and the Future of Local News

September 28, 2020

A new collaborative study has revealed what Newark residents feel they need the most.

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Local Journalism