Stories from the Field

In October, Free Press staffers made a huge impact everywhere from Bali to Philly.

In August and September, Free Press staffers kept up the drumbeat for more equitable journalism, fought for media reparations and spoke out about the dangers of AI.

Here are some of the activities Free Press staff have been engaged in to transform journalism and combat media harms.

In July, Free Press staff took part in major conferences and continued efforts to fight hate and disinformation and advocate for equitable journalism.

Our class at Colorado College explored how the media system has harmed communities of color — and examined how reparations are needed to build something better.

In June, Free Press staffers fought election lies, worked to expand affordable internet access, combated racism in the media and debuted a powerful installation.

Black Future Newsstand, which debuted in Harlem, is a custom-built art installation that invites the public to imagine a future media that centers Blackness.

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

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

The event brought together people who care about media and racial justice — and examined a pathway to a future that’s free of anti-Blackness.