Stories from the Field

In March, Free Press staffers presented solutions to the local-news crisis, held a Capitol Hill briefing and offered remedies to systemic racism in the media.

In February, Free Press toured an award-winning documentary and fought for journalism that serves local communities.

In December and January, Free Press staff confronted disinformation, toured an award-winning documentary and worked to transform journalism.

Free Press staffers kept busy in October and November as they fought for media reparations, inclusive journalism and digital civil rights.

In September, Free Press staff confronted disinformation, expanded the fight for media reparations and worked to give people the news and information they need.

The Everett C. Parker Award recognizes an individual whose work embodies the principles and values of the public interest in telecommunications and the media.

In August, Free Press staff exposed the dangers of online disinformation campaigns, examined pay inequities in the journalism industry and more.

In July, Free Press staff screened a powerful film, fought for internet users’ privacy, worked to better inform communities, combated disinformation and celebrated a new Net Neutrality bill.

In June, Free Press staff highlighted the perils of online disinformation and lifted up the fight for Black liberation.

In May, Free Press staff explored collaborative journalism, underscored the threats of online hate and disinformation, and debuted a powerful documentary.