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Philanthropy’s growing role in American journalism: A new study reveals increased funding and ethical considerations
A new study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago in partnership with Media Impact Funders and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism that examines the role of philanthropy in American journalism found strong growth in support for nonprofit news over the past five years, an increase in funding to for-profit newsrooms, and a growing focus on communities of color.
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Philanthropy’s growing role in American journalism: A new study reveals increased funding and ethical considerations
November 2020—
17
1:00 pm—2:00 pm

Zoom Webinar

This is a funder-only discussion.

It’s impossible to live in the digital world without engaging with Big Tech. These behemoth information technology companies—Apple, Google, Facebook, etc.—influence all facets of life, impacting us in ways we are only just starting to understand. While these platforms are making good on the promise of keeping us connected, the effects have been catastrophic. Turns out, holding our attention is part of the business model. Unfortunately, that model is based on algorithms that:

1. Are accused of being biased and disproportionately affect people of color

2. Allow for the rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation and

3. Undercut real, actual journalism. And all of this is wreaking havoc on democracies around the world, including ours.

These problems are chilling. But can we fix them?

Join us for an urgent conversation about the impact campaigns of two very important films—The Social Dilemma and “Coded Bias”—that address these issues and more. We’ll then shift to a discussion with two experts who will outline possible solutions.

We’ll hear from:

  • Jeff Orlowski, Filmmaker, The Social Dilemma and Founder & Director, Exposure Labs
  • Shalini Kantayya, Filmmaker, Coded Bias
  • Rashad Robinson, President, Color Of Change
  • Ethan Zuckerman, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communications and Information at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Alaphia Zoyab, (moderator) Advocacy Director, Reset

Hosted in collaboration with Philanthropy New York.