Happening this Thursday! Don't forget to register 👇

Source tracking allows you to explain your mission and your journalism to readers and build trust with your community.
Read the latest piece from the 'Centering Community Voices' series👇 (by Shay Totten)
americanpressinstitute.org/how-source-tra…

Big THANK YOU to all the partners that are making the 'Mental Health in Journalism Summit' possible!
📅Oct 8-10
🙌Free & Online
buff.ly/3vZVXg5 #MHJS24 #FredFoundation

Don't forget to register for our upcoming webinar to learn:
✅How mission statements for election coverage can strengthen your position in your community
✅How a “Stop Doing” list can help you make strategic decisions about your resources

🎉📷 Congrats to the young students across the country who received awards as part of
Report for America's inaugural Student Journalism Awards, held on April 11. The event was generously sponsored by The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts.
reportforamerica.org/2024/04/11/stu…

Explore CalMatters' new Digital Democracy site to get: ✅A searchable California legislature database
✅A smart AI tool that searches the data and generates news tips for journalists
calmatters.org/inside-the-new…

The American Press Institute's Dr. Letrell Crittenden, Ph.D. (he/him) American Press Institute will teach journalists at the 2024 VPA Conference on May 4 at the Omni in C'Ville how to engage with their communities to build and repair trust. Register by April 22 to attend: vpa.net/conference2024/

Save the date for the “Mental Health in Journalism Summit” to share practices for a healthier work culture in the media. Join The Self-Investigation's free & online summit on 📅Oct 8-10.
Register here: theselfinvestigation.com/summit/ #MHJS24

This is essential work, necessary for the health of our communities and our news and information ecosystems. #Inclusion #LocalNews

Table Stakes alumni: Join an exclusive lightning talk on April 18 at 1 pm ET to learn about products for voters and local audiences.
Featuring LAist's Ariel Zirulnick, Enlace Latino NC' Nicolás Baintrub & Spotlight PA's Elizabeth Estrada. Register now: eventbrite.com/e/872634532377

🎙️ Dive into the art of community listening sessions with tips from American Press Institute’ Inclusion Index leaders. Learn how to foster constructive conversations, prioritize community voices, and build trust in journalism. Read more: bit.ly/3vJOGkq #CommunityEngagement #Journalism

I really loved Liz Worthington and Dr. Letrell Crittenden, Ph.D. (he/him)'s take on source tracking during an election year -- and at a time when DEIB efforts are under fire. “Making sure your community is fairly and adequately represented is not DEI. It’s just good journalism.”

americanpressinstitute.org/representing-o…

Join the next session in API + The Associated Press election series to learn:
✅How mission statements for election coverage can strengthen your community position
✅How a “Stop Doing” list can help you make strategic decisions
Join us on April 25 at 1 pm ET: eventbrite.com/e/frameworks-t…

Tracking sources is even more critical in a polarized political climate, and especially in an election year. Read the latest installment of the 'Centering Community Voices' series from API's Liz Worthington here: americanpressinstitute.org/representing-o…

Journalists, here's an idea to adapt: Times Union partnered with a nearby university to build a data-rich, low-cost weather and climate product.
In the latest #BetterNews case study, Erica Smith shares how they doubled visits and increased read time:
betternews.org/times-union-me…

Thanks to House Three Thirty and LeBron James Family Foundation for a great space for Day 2 of the American Press Institute Local News Summit on elections. We’ve gathered journalists, engagement specialists and foundation leaders to discuss building meaningful community connections beyond 2024. Stay tuned for more.