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SUMMARY:“Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza”: A Book Talk with Peter Beinart
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Peter Beinart about his new book\, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. A frequent contributor to The New York Times and an MSNBC analyst\, Beinart is a professor of journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and a professor of political science at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is also the editor at large of Jewish Currents and writes The Beinart Notebook\, a weekly newsletter. On February 4\, he will be joined by journalist and distinguished lecturer\, Alia Malek\, who leads Newmark J-School’s program for international reporting. Together\, they will explore the themes of the book and discuss its broader implications. \nIn Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza\, Beinart considers how a story of persecution and victimhood has come to dominate contemporary Jewish life\, even as Israel is decimating the conditions of life for millions. That narrative\, Beinart argues\, both warps our understanding of Israel and Palestine and erases much of the nuance of Jewish religious tradition. After more than a year of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza—and the deployment of Jewish text and history to justify mass slaughter and starvation—Beinart insists that Jews must tell a new story. After this war\, whose horror will echo for generations\, they must offer a new answer to the question: What does it mean to be a Jew? \nA book signing will follow the discussion.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/being-jewish-after-the-destruction-of-gaza-a-book-talk-with-peter-beinart/
LOCATION:Room 308
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SUMMARY:How Black Media Archives Black History
DESCRIPTION:Speakers \n\nBrandon Nightingale\, Howard University\nDr. Allissa V. Richardson\, University of Southern California\nSavannah Wood\, Afro Charities\n\nBlack media has been vital in preserving Black history\, printing and archiving stories and photos overlooked by mainstream media. Then and now\, these stories are crucial to understanding the Black experience in America. \nHow are Black newsrooms leveraging their archives for impact and revenue? \nJoin us for a public conversation with three community leaders who will share how they built and organized their archives\, how they monetize them\, and some of their favorite stories and images. \nYou’ll learn about: \n\nApproaches to building an archive\nHow leaders are monetizing their archives\nHistorical moments covered by Black media\n\nRegister for “How Black Media Archives Black History” \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email after registering or if you have any questions about the event\, email the Center for Community Media at ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \n\nSpeakers \nBrandon Nightingale is a historian and the Black Press Archives digitization project manager at the Moorland Spingarn Research Center at Howard University. Brandon’s project: to research and document the history of the Black press. The Black Press Archive was started at Howard in 1973\, donated by the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Now\, fifty years on\, the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation has gifted the Archive $2 million to digitize the historic collection. \nDr. Allissa V. Richardson is an associate professor of journalism at USC Annenberg\, and the founder of the Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab. She researches how African Americans use mobile and social media to produce innovative forms of journalism — especially in times of crisis. Richardson is the author of Bearing Witness While Black: African Americans\, Smartphones and the New Protest #Journalism (Oxford University Press\, 2020). The award-winning book explores the lives of 15 mobile journalist-activists who have documented the Black Lives Matter movement using only mobile and social media. \nSavannah Wood\, an artist with roots in Baltimore and Los Angeles\, is the Executive Director of Afro Charities\, where she leads efforts to increase access to the AFRO American Newspapers’ archives. She has guided the organization through growth\, initiated new programming\, and attracted support from national funders. Wood graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California and is a 2024/2025 Johns Hopkins University Tabb Center Humanities Fellow. She lives and works in Baltimore\, Maryland\, sharing and preserving Black stories. \nAbout the Black Media Initiative \nThe Black Media Initiative is a national capacity building initiative for Black owned and controlled media. Its aim is to support Black media by providing research\, training and connections. We are a part of the Center for Community Media which is housed at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/how-black-media-archives-black-history/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
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SUMMARY:Long Live the Group Chat: How Reporters Can Practice Self and Community Care
DESCRIPTION:Here’s what it takes to be a good\, relatively stable reporter these days: a really good group chat. \nIn this session\, we’ll walk through some best practices and offer real-life examples of how reporters can make the most of their connections with one another to commiserate when it’s necessary and celebrate when it’s time. \nEvery day we’re bombarded with terrible news and destabilizing catastrophes that threaten our bodies\, lives\, families and communities. It’s impossible to manage alone. Enter group chats. Sure\, they’re not perfect\, but group chats have emerged as an accessible way to inform\, grieve\, and rally the people closest to you. \nJoin Jamilah King in Room 330. Lunch will be served.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/long-live-the-group-chat-how-reporters-can-practice-self-and-community-care/
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SUMMARY:Past & Future: How the Latino news media is serving its communities
DESCRIPTION:Panelists \n\nPaola Jaramillo\, Enlace Latino NC\nMacollvie Neel\, The Haitian Times\nMónica Pirela\, NotiVisión Georgia\n\n\nThe Center for Community Media’s Latino Media Initiative invites news leaders to a 60-minute virtual forum exploring how Latino media organizations are evolving and adapting to today’s challenges. \nThis forum will showcase journalism produced in the last past year and examine the challenges and emerging opportunities in the field. Publishers\, editors\, and independent journalists: your voices and experiences are crucial to this conversation. \nKey topics include: \n\nCurrent approaches to audience engagement and funding models\nThe Latino news sector’s core strengths and areas for growth\nSolutions for navigating financial pressures and editorial demands\nPractical strategies for team support\, reporting\, and technology adaptation\n\nThe forum will be held via Zoom in both Spanish and English. Simultaneous interpretation will be available. If you do not receive a confirmation email after registering or if you have any questions about the event\, email the Center for Community Media at ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \nRegister for “How the Latino news media is serving its communities” \n\nPanelists \nPaola Jaramillo is co-founder and executive director of Enlace Latino NC\, North Carolina’s first Spanish-language nonprofit digital news outlet. Born in Colombia\, this social communicator-journalist’s innovative leadership has earned over 24 national awards from the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP). As a passionate advocate for service journalism\, Jaramillo is transforming how Latino communities access information\, creating spaces that empower through well-written stories and crucial resources for informed decision-making. \nMacollvie J. Neel is a journalist and communications consultant focused on elevating Black and immigrant voices in media spaces and workplaces. As Special Projects Editor with The Haitian Times\, Macollvie leads narrative features\, investigations and select community collaborations that delve into the diaspora group’s most impactful subjects\, challenges\, and opportunities. In 2024\, she was awarded the New York Association of Black Journalists’ Ida B. Wells Award for coverage of a $250 million pyramid scam that ensnared more than 25\,000 people in the Haitian community. \nMónica Pirela is a Venezuelan journalist dedicated to empowering Georgia’s Hispanic community through impactful storytelling. To close information gaps in Central Georgia’s Latino communities\, Pirela founded NotiVisión Georgia in 2019. Last year\, her team launched a bilingual newspaper\, distributing 5\,000 copies monthly. In June 2024\, NotiVisión Georgia won an Emmy Award for a compelling story on domestic violence. That same year\, The City of Macon honored NotiVisión Georgia by proclaiming September 21st as “NotiVisión Day”\, celebrating its contributions to the community and its vital role in keeping audiences informed. The City of Warner Robins awarded the platform a Community Impact Honor\, while the cities of Perry and Centerville also recognized its ongoing commitment to serving the Hispanic population. Beyond digital journalism\, Mónica has expanded her influence in radio to ensure that Spanish-speaking audiences stay informed through multiple platforms. \nAbout CCM and the Latino Media Initiative \nThe Center for Community Media at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism serves news organizations that provide essential local coverage for populations whose voices and issues are underrepresented in mainstream media. The Center serves as a hub of information\, resources\, and training aimed at increasing the sustainability of the local news media sector. Its Latino Media Initiative focuses on supporting Latino news media makers\, community media entrepreneurs and Latino-centered newsrooms with capacity building\, direct investment\, sector analysis and business development programs.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/past-future-how-the-latino-news-media-is-serving-its-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: What's the Future of News? Part 1 with Darryl Holliday
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  \nWhile reporting remains essential to journalism\, today’s information ecosystem demands a broader toolkit. How can we create learning networks where journalists and communities work together to solve local problems? \nIn this lunch workshop\, journalist and strategist Darryl Holliday will share practical approaches to building action-oriented communities of practice to enhance learning and public participation throughout the journalistic process. Drawing from his experience developing News Futures and City Bureau’s Documenters Network (now in 22 cities)\, Holliday will demonstrate how these collaborative design principles can be applied at both local and national scales. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to build sustainable communities of practice\nStrategies for meaningful public participation in journalism\nReal-world civic impact examples: Local residents becoming paid documenters of public meetings\nCommunities advocating for public funding of independent media\nField leaders coming together to define shared goals\nTools for scaling community engagement\n\nDarryl Holliday is cofounder and partner at Commoner Company and lead steward of News Futures. He co-founded the Pulitzer Prize-winning civic media lab City Bureau and led the development of its signature programs. His work focuses on making civic information more accessible\, actionable\, and inspired. \nTo secure a ticket below\, registrants must provide their full first and last name(s)\, including for any guests. Incomplete or partial information will result in the cancellation of the ticket reservation.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/whats-the-future-of-news-part-1-with-darryl-holliday/
LOCATION:Room 444
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SUMMARY:The Feminist Press: Countering the Broligarchy
DESCRIPTION:As calls for “masculine energy” dominate tech\, politics\, and social media\, how should feminist outlets respond? \nJoin Newmark’s Kovie Biakolo for a conversation with leading editors and reporters at feminist publications about covering the intersection of culture\, gender\, and politics. \nGuests include Editor-in-Chief of Jezebel Lauren Tousignant\, journalist Kelly Kimball\, Anna Lind-Guzik\, founder and executive director of the Anti-Nihilist Foundation\, and Danielle Kwateng\, executive editor at Teen Vogue. \nLeft to Right: Kovie Biakolo\, Kelly Kimball\, Anna Lind-Guzik\, Jezebel Lauren Tousignant\, and Danielle Kwateng.\nKelly Kimball is an award-winning international affairs journalist focused on climate geopolitics\, women’s rights\, and global conflict. As the senior editor of More to Her Story\, she guides coverage reaching over three million monthly readers worldwide\, bringing nuanced perspectives on the rights of women and girls amid urgent international challenges. Kimball is also the architect behind The Detour\, Frame Media’s flagship U.S. & global affairs newsletter\, which serves a readership spanning 48 U.S. states and 69 countries. \nAnna Lind-Guzik is the founder and executive director of the Anti-Nihilist Foundation\, and publisher of The Conversationalist\, a nonprofit feminist media outlet focused on solutions oriented journalism and global perspectives\, from the personal to the political. She is a writer\, former attorney\, and a scholar of Soviet history\, authoritarianism\, and human rights. She hosts the podcast “Unbreaking Media\,” which examines politics and culture through an intersectional feminist lens. She can be followed on BlueSky @alindguzik@bsky.social. \nBorn to two Ghanaian immigrants\, Danielle Kwateng has been a journalist\, editor\, entrepreneur\, and culture critic for over a decade. She worked at Glamour Magazine\, People StyleWatch\, StyleBlazer.com\, Essence Magazine\, and VICE in various editorial capacities. Danielle was a founding member of See In Black photography collective\, owner of The Volta e-commerce shop of African designer goods\, and is a mentor for IED’s Master Creative Direction program in Florence\, Italy. She is currently the Executive Editor of Teen Vogue. \nTo secure a ticket below\, registrants must provide their full first and last name(s)\, including for any guests. Incomplete or partial information will result in the cancellation of the ticket reservation.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/the-feminist-press-countering-the-broligarchy/
LOCATION:Room 308\, 219 West 40th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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SUMMARY:What's the Future of News?
DESCRIPTION:John Thornton\, co-founder of the Texas Tribune and co-founder of the American Journalism Project\, and Sarabeth Berman\, CEO of the American Journalism Project\, will discuss the rise of nonprofit local news\, the innovations reshaping the industry\, and what the future holds for communities across the country. Lunch will be provided. \nTo secure a ticket below\, registrants must provide their full first and last name(s)\, including for any guests. Incomplete or partial information will result in the cancellation of the ticket reservation.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/whats-the-future-of-news-part-2-with-john-thornton/
LOCATION:Room 330
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SUMMARY:Black Media Futures
DESCRIPTION:Black Media Futures is a half-day virtual conference exploring the current state and future prospects of Black media\, in celebration of the 198th birthday of the Black press. The event features expert speakers and panelists sharing insights on the past\, present\, and future of Black media. \nSessions\n\n1:00 – 2:00: Black Media in the Age of Trump featuring April Ryan: This keynote will feature insights on covering this administration\, and the vital role that Black media plays in informing and empowering the Black community.\n2:05 – 3:05: Archiving Black Media: This session will explore how Black media have created and managed their archives. A panel of experts will discuss how they built and organized their archives\, how they monetize them\, and some of their favorite stories or images from the archives. This Q & A is a follow up to this previous event.\n3:10 – 4:10: Black Narrative Power – Honoring our Past to Face the Future: This workshop will challenge participants to examine the role of Black media makers in this moment and identify opportunities for Black media to coordinate for the betterment of Black America and society at large.\n4:15 – 4:45: Networking Session: This session is designed to foster connections and collaborations between Black media leaders.\n\nIf you have any questions\, contact Black Media Initiative Director Cheryl Thompson-Morton at cheryl.thompson-morton@journalism.cuny.edu. \nRegister for Black Media Futures \n\nSpeakers \nApril Ryan\, the only Black female reporter covering urban issues from the White House\, is the longest-serving Black tenured White House Correspondent in U.S. history. She is the Washington D.C. Bureau Chief and Senior White House Reporter for The Black Press USA\, and regularly appears on MSNBC. April has been featured in top magazines and served on the board of the White House Correspondents’ Association. She has earned numerous awards\, including the NAACP Image Award. A Baltimore native and Morgan State University graduate\, she mentors aspiring journalists and is the author of several books on race relations and democracy. \nBrandon Nightingale is a historian and the Black Press Archives digitization project manager at the Moorland Spingarn Research Center at Howard University. Brandon’s project: to research and document the history of the Black press. The Black Press Archive was started at Howard in 1973\, donated by the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Now\, fifty years on\, the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation has gifted the Archive $2 million to digitize the historic collection. \nDr. Allissa V. Richardson is an associate professor of journalism at USC Annenberg\, and the founder of the Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab. She researches how African Americans use mobile and social media to produce innovative forms of journalism — especially in times of crisis. Richardson is the author of Bearing Witness While Black: African Americans\, Smartphones and the New Protest #Journalism (Oxford University Press\, 2020). The award-winning book explores the lives of 15 mobile journalist-activists who have documented the Black Lives Matter movement using only mobile and social media. \nSavannah Wood\, an artist with roots in Baltimore and Los Angeles\, is the Executive Director of Afro Charities\, where she leads efforts to increase access to the AFRO American Newspapers’ archives. She has guided the organization through growth\, initiated new programming\, and attracted support from national funders. Wood graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California and is a 2024/2025 Johns Hopkins University Tabb Center Humanities Fellow. She lives and works in Baltimore\, Maryland\, sharing and preserving Black stories. \nAnshantia “Tia” Oso\, is a culture strategist\, activist and speaker who uses the power of art and culture to enact change. She currently serves as the Senior Director of Media 2070. Tia has organized for over 12 years leading successful campaigns to mobilize thousands of advocates on issues ranging from migrant rights to racial justice to public arts policy. Her work is rooted in the legacies of Black organizing and ancestral resistance and inspired by Afrofuturist visions. \nVenneikia Williams\, Media 2070 Campaign Manager\, supports the Media 2070 team in the design and successful implementation of the project. She led the development of and taught a course on media reparations at Colorado College\, was a featured speaker at the 2023 Decolonizing Wealth Conference\, and serves on the Narrative Reparations Table convened by Liberation Ventures. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UNC Chapel Hill and a Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary. \nDiamond Hardiman\, Director of Reparative Narrative and Creative Strategy\, supports Media 2070’s reparative journalism work and cultural strategy campaigns. Previously\, Diamond supported Free Press’ News Voices project\, where she focused on facilitating Black and Latinx communities in transforming media in Colorado. A graduate of Saint Louis University\, Diamond is now leading the development of a community-rooted reparative journalism model. \n\nAbout the Black Media Initiative \nThe Black Media Initiative is a national capacity building initiative for Black owned and controlled media. Its aim is to support Black media by providing research\, training and connections. We are a part of the Center for Community Media which is housed at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/black-media-futures-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
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SUMMARY:AI for Community Media: Fact-Checking Tools | Data Journalism
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mike Reilley\, Senior Lecturer at University of Illinois Chicago and founder of JournalistsToolbox.ai \nFact-Checking Tools and Best Practices (60 minutes):\nIn this part of the training\, we’ll explore ways to fight back against misinformation and disinformation during post-election coverage. We’ll use tools such as Google Fact-Check Explorer to track fact-checked images and stories. We’ll use reverse image search and other Google tools to check election claims. We’ll break down doctored video and audio with WatchFramebyFrame and Deepfake-o-meter. We’ll also look at the innovative Rolliapp.com to track disinformation spreaders on social channels. \nParticipants get a handout with links to tools and exercise materials you can take to your newsroom. Prior to the training\, set up a free Rolliapp.com “press pass” account as it takes a couple of days to get approved. \nData Journalism (60 minutes):\nData scraping web pages with Google sheets\, scraping PDFs with Tabula and PDFtoExcel.com. Building graphics with Flourish.studio. We’ll also work with AI tools Julius and Napkin.ai\, among others\, to scrape and analyze data. \nThis session is the first of three AI for Community Media sessions organized and developed by the Center for Community Media. See details about session 2 on AI tools and prompt writing and session 3 on AI tools for journalists and image creation. The trainings are funded by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. If you have any questions\, contact ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \nRegister for Session 1 \n\nInstructor \nMike Reilley is the author of two books\, “Data + Journalism: A Story-Driven Approach to Learning Data Reporting” and “Journalist’s Toolbox: A Guide to Digital Reporting and AI”. Mike teaches data and digital journalism courses at the University of Illinois Chicago. He is also a digital tools trainer who has taught Google News Initiative tools to more than 12\,500 journalists and educators in the past seven years. He also is the founder of Penny Press Digital LLC\, a digital consulting and training company that works with media outlets such as USA Today. A former reporter and copy editor at the LA Times and a founding editor of ChicagoTribune.com\, Mike served for 13 years as a full-time faculty member at Northwestern\, Arizona State University and DePaul University. He holds journalism degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Northwestern University. Mike founded the research site The Journalist’s Toolbox AI.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/ai-for-community-media-session-1-fact-checking-tools-data-journalism/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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SUMMARY:AI for Community Media: AI Tools | Prompt Writing
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mike Reilley\, Senior Lecturer at University of Illinois Chicago and founder of JournalistsToolbox.ai \nIntroduction to AI Tools (60 minutes): \nWe’ve been using AI tools for years and haven’t even realized it. But the influx of tools flooding the market raise opportunities as well as ethical and legal concerns. In this presentation/workshop\, we’ll approach AI with “cautious curiosity” and learn how to harness the tools to save you time and work. We’ll work basic editing tools; writing prompts and updates to tools such as Google Gemini\, ChatGPT\, Claude and others. We’ll also explore some pitfalls of AI tools and the legal/ethical issues surrounding them. \nPrompt Writing (60 minutes): \nShort presentation with more-extensive tips\, then examples and plug-play exercises on writing prompts for ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, etc. Some talk on ethics/legal issues\, etc. We’ll cover how to write prompts that prevent hallucinations/biases with AI tools\, and how to train ChatGPT to present information in a format that you want it to. \nThis session is the second of three AI for Community Media sessions organized and developed by the Center for Community Media. See details about session 1 on fact-checking tools and data journalism and session 3 on AI tools for journalists and image creation. The program is funded by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. If you have any questions\, contact ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \nRegister for Session 2 \n\nInstructor \nMike Reilley is the author of two books\, “Data + Journalism: A Story-Driven Approach to Learning Data Reporting” and “Journalist’s Toolbox: A Guide to Digital Reporting and AI”. Mike teaches data and digital journalism courses at the University of Illinois Chicago. He is also a digital tools trainer who has taught Google News Initiative tools to more than 12\,500 journalists and educators in the past seven years. He also is the founder of Penny Press Digital LLC\, a digital consulting and training company that works with media outlets such as USA Today. A former reporter and copy editor at the LA Times and a founding editor of ChicagoTribune.com\, Mike served for 13 years as a full-time faculty member at Northwestern\, Arizona State University and DePaul University. He holds journalism degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Northwestern University. Mike founded the research site The Journalist’s Toolbox AI.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/ai-for-community-media-session-2-ai-tools-prompt-writing/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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SUMMARY:AI for Community Media: AI Tools for Journalists | Image Creation
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mike Reilley\, Senior Lecturer at University of Illinois Chicago and founder of JournalistsToolbox.ai \nAI Tools for Journalists (60 minutes): \nClaude\, Perplexity\, ChatGPT\, Google Gemini\, Midjourney and other tools. During this hands-on session\, we’ll explore what these tools can do well (help with headlines\, writing tips\, summarization\, photo illustrations) and what they do poorly (write stories\, accuracy\, etc.) and discuss legal and ethical ramifications of using them. We’ll explore many AI tools from JournalistsToolbox.ai as well. Participants will get a handout with tips\, prompts and other resources as well as free resources on Journalist’s Toolbox.ai. \nImage Creation (60 minutes): \nWe’ll work with – and modify – prompts to create images. We’ll also look at how to fact-check images to see if they’re created by AI (some new tools and techniques here). We’ll look at how tools like Midjourney have improved image quality over the past 18 months. We’ll work with DALL-E\, Adobe Firefly and other tools. \nThis session is the third of three AI for Community Media sessions organized and developed by the Center for Community Media. See details about session 1 on fact-checking tools and data journalism and session 2 on AI tools and prompt writing. The program is funded by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. If you have any questions\, contact ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \nRegister for Session 3 \n\nInstructor \nMike Reilley is the author of two books\, “Data + Journalism: A Story-Driven Approach to Learning Data Reporting” and “Journalist’s Toolbox: A Guide to Digital Reporting and AI”. Mike teaches data and digital journalism courses at the University of Illinois Chicago. He is also a digital tools trainer who has taught Google News Initiative tools to more than 12\,500 journalists and educators in the past seven years. He also is the founder of Penny Press Digital LLC\, a digital consulting and training company that works with media outlets such as USA Today. A former reporter and copy editor at the LA Times and a founding editor of ChicagoTribune.com\, Mike served for 13 years as a full-time faculty member at Northwestern\, Arizona State University and DePaul University. He holds journalism degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Northwestern University. Mike founded the research site The Journalist’s Toolbox AI.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/ai-for-community-media-session-3-ai-tools-for-journalists-image-creation/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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SUMMARY:Screening: Bad Press and a Virtual Q&A
DESCRIPTION:The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY invites you to a special screening of Bad Press on Wednesday\, April 2\, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. This gripping documentary\, winner of the Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression\, offers a powerful look at press freedom and Indigenous politics. \nFollowing the screening\, Professor Yoruba Richen will moderate a virtual Q&A with co-directors Rebecca Landsberry-Baker\, Joe Peeler\, and journalist Angel Ellis\, whose courageous fight for a free press is at the heart of the film. \nAbout the Documentary: In 2018\, the Muscogee Nation—one of only five federally recognized tribes with a free and independent press—suddenly repealed its landmark Free Press Act\, turning its primary news source into government-controlled media. Bad Press follows journalist Angel Ellis as she takes on a historic battle against censorship and corruption in her tribal government. \nDon’t miss this thought-provoking film and conversation on the vital role of journalism in democracy. \nTo secure a ticket below\, registrants must provide their full first and last name(s)\, including for any guests. Incomplete or partial information will result in the cancellation of the ticket reservation.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/screening-bad-press-and-a-virtual-qa/
LOCATION:Room 308
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T193000
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SUMMARY:Centering Justice in the Climate Change Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 9: 6-7:30\nRoom 308 \nHow can we bring attention to the people most affected by climate change into our reporting on the climate? Join a conversation with community organizers and journalists who work at the heart of climate-justice solutions. \nFeaturing: \n\nDr. Brandon Dale\, New York Ambassador\, Hunters of Color\n\n\nSamantha Maldonado\, senior reporter\, THE CITY\n\n\n\nAngely Mercado\, Freelance journalist and researcher\n\nRebekah Morris-Gonzalez\, Director of Climate Initiatives\, Pratt Center for Community Development\n\nModerated by Justine Calma\, senior science reporter\, The Verge \n\n 
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/centering-justice-in-the-climate-change-conversation/
LOCATION:Room 308
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000
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SUMMARY:Solidarity and Safety in Journalism: A Conversation with Tat Bellamy Walker
DESCRIPTION:April 10\, 1-2 p.m\, Via Zoom \nJoin Tat Bellamy Walker for a one-hour discussion about how trans journalists and allies can navigate safety\, solidarity\, and inclusion in today’s media environment. \nDrawing from their reporting and advocacy experience\, Tat will discuss practical strategies for building a diverse\, resilient journalism community amid increasing social and political pressures. \nTat is the Program Manager\, Digital Safety Training and Resources (Media) at PEN America and program co-director of the Trans Journalists Association’s Peer Career Network. They are also a Newmark alum. \nThis event is for SOJ community members (faculty\, students and staff). RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/solidarity-and-safety-in-journalism-a-conversation-with-tat-bellamy-walker/
CATEGORIES:Current Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T180000
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SUMMARY:Homecoming 2025
DESCRIPTION:Let’s bring those memories back to life at Homecoming 2025\, happening next Friday\, May 9! \nReconnect with fellow alums\, and relive the spirit of J-School during a special conversation featuring WIRED’s Katie Drummond as she discussen the intersection of technology\, culture\, and power—and what it all means for the future of journalism and storytelling. \nRSVP now—don’t miss out! \nLet’s make some new memories together. \nBest\,\nColleen \nHere’s what’s in store\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Freelancing Workshop\nRegistration is required and includes some brief pre-work to be completed before the workshop.For all the indie journalists hustling and pitching\, don’t miss our pre-Homecoming workshop led by Katherine Reynolds Lewis from the Institute for Independent Journalists. \nThe main Homecoming program kicks off at 2:00 PM. \nOur Emcee: Walter Smith Randolph\nWalter Smith Randolph\, CBS News’ Executive Producer of Investigations\, proud alum\, and Alumni Board member\, will guide us through the day. \n2:00 PM\nCheck-in and Lunch \n2:00-2:30 PM\nWelcome from Dean Graciela Mochkofsky and Simone Sebastian\, Alumni Board Chair \n3:30-4:30 PM\nUnconference: You Set the Agenda\nYou’ll help shape the afternoon by suggesting topics you’re passionate about. We’ll vote as a group\, and selected topics will be given time and space for open discussion—unconference-style! \n4:30-6 PM\nGet ready for an unforgettable evening of reconnection and celebration! Join fellow alumni\, beloved faculty\, and cherished classmates for a night filled with laughter\, reminiscing\, and school spirit. Indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks as you share stories and create new memories. Whether it’s catching up with old friends or making new connections\, this is the perfect opportunity to relive the joy of your alma mater. Don’t miss out on the fun—come back home and be part of the excitement! \nRegistration is just $15—a small contribution to help us make this day special and offset event expenses. RSVP now
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/homecoming-2025/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Empire of AI
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nJoin us for an exclusive evening with investigative journalist Karen Hao\, in conversation with Brandy Zadrozny (NBC News)\, as Hao unveils her groundbreaking book on OpenAI’s transformation from safety-focused nonprofit to industry titan: Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI.\n 
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/book-talk-empire-of-ai/
LOCATION:Room 308
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T153000
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SUMMARY:How to Cover Municipal Elections
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Rachel Holliday Smith\, Managing Editor at THE CITY \nAs the municipal election season heats up in New York City\, learn how to cover political issues and candidates in your communities and engage readers. This 90-minute training will cover\, among other topics\, the following: \n\nUnderstanding the municipal election landscape: An overview of the structure of NYC municipal elections\, including the distinct phases of local races\, primaries\, and general elections.\nGuidance on ensuring fair and inclusive coverage: The principles of balanced\, fair\, and unbiased reporting on all candidates\, particularly within NYC’s diverse population.\nTrusted resources for effective elections reporting.\nTips for maintaining ethical standards in coverage.\n\nRegister for the elections reporting training \nThe training has been developed by CCM and is funded by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. If you have any questions\, contact ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \n\nInstructor \nRachel Holliday Smith is managing editor at THE CITY leading explanatory and service journalism in the newsroom. She has covered local news in New York City for more than 15 years\, at NY1\, WNYC\, DNAinfo and other outlets. She also serves on the board of NYU’s student newspaper\, the Washington Square News.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/how-to-cover-municipal-elections/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260909T171025
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SUMMARY:Community Archives: Preserving & Protecting AAPI History
DESCRIPTION:Fewer than 25% of all Asian Americans say they are familiar with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history. Today\, as immigrant communities face renewed threats to their rights and safety\, the teaching and study of U.S. history remains a cultural flashpoint. \nHow do AAPI-led community archives preserve and protect forgotten AAPI history\, and protect community stories from being lost? How are community archivists navigating a changing funding climate\, and how can general-interest in-language and community news outlets partner with AAPI community archives to contextualize today’s changing political landscape and to engage their audiences? \nJoin us for a special discussion and interactive workshop with Filipino American\, Japanese American\, and South Asian American community archivists\, as we commemorate AAPI Heritage Month. \nIf you have any questions\, contact Kavitha at kavitha.rajagopalan@journalism.cuny.edu. \nRegister to attend the Community Archives event \n\nSpeakers \nRandy Gonzales\, Founder of Filipino La.:  A native New Orleanian of Filipino descent\, Randy Gonzales is a poet\, writer\, and community historian who researches and shares the stories of Filipino Louisiana. He is an associate professor of English at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette\, where he holds the Dr. James Wilson/BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Professorship in Southern Studies.  Randy created Filipino La.\, a community website and archive. His book Settling St. Malo (UL Press\, 2023)\, winner of the 2024 Summerlee Book Prize\, is a history of Filipino Louisiana in verse. You can find out more about Randy at www.randygonzales.com. \nNaomi Ostwald Kawamura\, Executive Director of Densho: Born and raised in San Diego\, California\, Naomi holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Washington\, a Master’s degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education\, and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of British Columbia. Her scholarly research focuses on cultural memory practices in Japanese American and Japanese Canadian communities and she has contributed as a guest editor and author in peer-reviewed journals and editions. Prior to Densho\, Naomi was the Executive Director of the Nikkei Place Foundation\, a Japanese Canadian organization based in British Columbia. She has held leadership positions at the San Diego History Center\, the Museum Education Roundtable\, and BAVC Media\, among others. \nSamip Mallick is the co-founder and executive director of SAADA. As a second-generation South Asian American who was searching for stories that reflected his identity\, he discovered that there were no institutions preserving this history. In 2008\, Samip helped establish SAADA to ensure that these stories would never be lost. Under Samip’s leadership\, SAADA has become a nationally recognized leader in intergenerational connection and community-based storytelling. Previously\, he worked for the University of Chicago and the Social Science Research Council. Samip holds degrees in computer science and library and information sciences and has served as an advisor for the Ford Foundation and the Library of Congress. \nModerator and Presenter \n\nKavitha Rajagopalan directs the Asian Media Initiative (AMI) at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism’s Center for Community Media. \n  \n  \n\nAbout the Asian Media Initiative \nThe Asian Media Initiative (AMI) is the first national program dedicated to building visibility and sustainability in in-language and community-based news media for and by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Launched in 2022\, the AMI published the first national AAPI Media Map & Directory in December 2023. Find dedicated elections reporting resources for AAPI news media on the AMI Elections Project.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/community-archives-preserving-protecting-aapi-history/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000
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SUMMARY:Protecting Older New Yorkers from the Trump Administration’s Federal Funding Cuts\, Thursday\, June 5\, 6 p.m. 
DESCRIPTION:Panel discussion followed by light refreshments \nFederal funding cuts are hitting New York’s most vulnerable older residents hard—and the story is developing rapidly. Since the Trump Administration took office in January\, the federal government has drastically cut funding at multiple agencies that support older New Yorkers. Services that deliver food to isolated older people or provide relief from extreme summer heat are on the chopping block. Medicaid\, Medicare and Social Security are under attack. \nFor reporters interested in the aging beat\, understanding the complex network of city\, state and federal policies as well as the many nonprofit agencies operating in this space—and how this complex ecosystem is responding to the federal cuts—can be daunting. In this panel discussion\, New York City policy experts\, frontline service providers\, and funders will brief  journalists and the public on a story that will impact older New Yorkers for years to come. \nPanelists: \n \nCrystal Hudson\, Council Member for New York City’s District 35 in Brooklyn\nHudson is chair of the City Council’s Committee on Aging and represents the neighborhoods of Crown Heights\, Prospect Heights\, Clinton Hill\, and Fort Greene. A third-generation Brooklynite\, she was first elected in 2021 and made history as one of the first out gay Black women elected in New York City. \n  \nAnderson Torres\, President and CEO of Regional Aid for Interim Needs (R.A.I.N.) Total Care\, Inc.\nBorn in Ponce\, Puerto Rico\, and raised in the South Bronx\, Dr. Torres leads Regional Aid for Interim Needs\, Inc.\, an organization that provides a range of services for low-income elderly people\, including  home care\, older adult centers\, home-delivered meals\, integrated care coordination\, housing\, case management\, advocacy\, support groups for older adults and their caregivers\, Alzheimer’s initiatives\, transportation\, and intergenerational programs. \nLindsay Goldman\, CEO of Grantmakers In Aging\nLindsay Goldman leads Grantmakers In Aging\, a membership association of funders mobilizing money and ideas to strengthen policies and resources for all of us as we age. Before taking the helm in 2021\, Goldman was founding director of the Center for Healthy Aging at The NY Academy of Medicine. \n  \nModerator:  \nAllison Nickerson\, Executive Director\, LiveOn NY\nNickerson has devoted her career to enhancing the quality of life for aging populations. LiveOn NY represents more than 100 non-profits—from small\, single-site centers to large multi-service organizations—that serve older adults throughout New York State. \nThe event is made possible with support from the Congregational Home Legacy Fund (CHLF). CHLF was established in 2021 for the purpose of supporting policy and program initiatives addressing the issues of aging and the lives of the elderly in New York. It was funded with the proceeds of the sale of the New York Congregation Nursing Center\, the successor to the Congregational Home for the Aged (established in Brooklyn in 1906) which served the frail elderly of New York City continuously for more than a century. The trustees currently support projects related to housing\, advocacy\, and public awareness of aging issues. \n 
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/protecting-older-new-yorkers-from-the-trump-administrations-federal-funding-cuts-thursday-june-5-6-p-m/
LOCATION:Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY\, 219 W. 40th St.\, New York\, 10018\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doc Pitch & Launch 2025: Public Industry Panel + Final Pitches
DESCRIPTION:After more than a month of intensive\, hands-on training\, a select cohort of Doc ’24 graduates and alumni from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism’s Documentary Specialization are ready to share their bold\, urgent stories with the world. \nJoin us for the culminating afternoon of Doc Pitch & Launch\, open to the public and the press. \nIndustry Panel: The Power and Potential of the Short Doc \n1:30 – 2:30 PM\nModerated by award-winning filmmaker and Doc Program Director Yoruba Richen\, this discussion brings together leading voices from the documentary field to explore the role of short documentaries in independent journalism\, innovation in the field\, and what’s next for emerging nonfiction storytellers. \nPanelists are: \n\n Justine Simons\, Executive Producer for digital video at TIME Magazine.\n Sweta Vohra\, Head of Production at Multitude Films.\n Sarah Lash\, Independent Producer\, frmr Executive at The New Yorker.\n Bonnie Bertram\, Senior Producer at Retro Report.\n Alexandra Garcia\, Supervising producer at The New York Times Op-Docs.\n\nPanelists will share insights from their organizations\, spotlight recent short doc successes\, and discuss how we can continue to expand access\, support\, and opportunity for diverse creators. Followed by audience Q&A. \nFinal Round of Pitches \n2:30 – 4:30 PM\nOur featured filmmakers will present their thesis films and works-in-progress to a room of visionary funders\, festival programmers\, producers\, commissioning editors\, and doc advocates. Come witness the next wave of powerful storytelling take flight. \nCurated and produced by Peabody Award-winning filmmaker and educator Judith Helfand\, this afternoon is designed to spark meaningful connection between emerging talent and the documentary world. \nReception to follow. \n 
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/doc-pitch-launch-2025-public-industry-panel-final-pitches/
LOCATION:Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY\, 219 W. 40th St.\, New York\, 10018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T153000
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SUMMARY:From Data to Story: Using AI for Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Joe Amditis\, Associate Director of Operations\, Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University \nThis training focuses on the essential skills needed to transform raw data into compelling stories\, particularly in the context of election coverage\, and how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance data visualization. \nDesigned for journalists\, analysts\, and commentators\, this 90-minute session will provide practical tools and techniques to boost reporting accuracy and clarity. Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance\, participants will learn how to: \n\nFind and clean data\nVisualize the story\nCreate effective graphics and visualizations\nApply data effectively in election reporting\nUtilize AI tools for increased efficiency and accuracy in data analysis\n\nRegister for the data reporting training \nThe training has been developed by CCM and is funded by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. If you have any questions\, contact ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \n\nInstructor \nJoe Amditis is the associate director of operations at the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University and an adjunct professor in the School of Communication and Media. He is the former producer and host of the WTF Just Happened Today podcast. Joe is a veteran of the NJ Army National Guard. He was deployed to Iraq in 2008\, and was activated to help with Hurricane Irene relief efforts in 2011. He earned a B.A. in political science and criminal justice from Rutgers in 2013 and an M.A. in engaged journalism from the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY in 2016. Joe has also coordinated several collaborative reporting projects\, including Democracy Day\, a nationwide reporting collaborative involving 300+ newsrooms across the United States. He is the author of several guides and educational resources for small and local newsrooms\, including guides on generative AI.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/from-data-to-story-using-ai-for-reporting/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T153000
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Audience: AI for SEO Optimization
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Shelby Blackley\, Manager\, Newsroom SEO for The Athletic \nCommunity and ethnic media outlets must evolve\, adapt and strategize to remain visible\, competitive and sustainable in the age of AI. Despite the rise of AI\, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is still a crucial skill publishers need — with some added caveats. Whether you’re a newsroom of one or part of a larger ethnic media collective\, learning to leverage AI for SEO can dramatically increase your visibility\, grow your audience\, and ensure your brand ranks in search. With shrinking newsrooms and rising automation\, mastering AI-driven SEO is no longer optional — it’s essential for survival and growth. \nIn this 90-minute training\, you will learn: \n\nSEO best practices\nWhat GEO\, AIO and all other AI optimization acronyms mean\nHow to use AI to develop an effective SEO strategy\nUsing AI for smarter data analysis (ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude)\nUsing AI to turn insights into action\n\nRegister for the AI and SEO training \nThe training has been developed by CCM and is funded by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. If you have any questions\, contact ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \n\nInstructor \nShelby Blackley is the Manager\, Newsroom SEO for The Athletic and co-founder of WTF is SEO?\, a newsletter that helps publishers do search better. Previously\, she’s worked at The Globe and Mail in Canada\, Mashable and Indiegraf. Shelby has been in the audience development sphere for the last 10 years\, specializing in news SEO\, audience behaviour\, user journeys and newsletters\, successfully launching two to subscriber counts above 10\,000. When she’s not thinking about search and journalism\, Shelby spends her time frolicking through the trees\, weight lifting or hanging out with her corgi puppy\, Yoshi.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/grow-your-audience-ai-for-seo-optimization/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Strategy 2.0: Sustainable Revenue Streams in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Instructors:  \n\nAshley Grimm\, Media Executive & Publisher\nVania Andre\, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Haitian Times\n\nThis training is designed to equip small publishers and journalists with practical tools to strengthen marketing communication\, walk through steps on to build a compelling media brand\, and monetize both print and digital platforms. \nTo empower participants with a strategic\, results-driven approach to advertising\, this session will deliver actionable guidance on creating compelling ad campaigns\, avoiding common missteps\, integrating AI tools\, and aligning advertising with consistent lead generation to drive measurable ROI. \nThis two-hour training will cover the following topics: \nFirst hour: Advertising Strategy – Print & Online \n\nDevelop print and online ad campaigns that generate results\nLearn how to avoid typical advertising mistakes\nClarify your value proposition\nFocus on long-term agreements\n\nSecond hour: How to Use AI for Audience Analysis & Creating Media Kits \n\nLearn how to position your audience effectively using AI\nGet tips on tools for creating polished media kits\nDiscover how AI tools can improve your ad performance\n\nRegister for the marketing training \nThe training has been developed by CCM and is funded by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. If you have any questions\, contact ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \n\nInstructors \nAshley Grimm is a seasoned media professional and owner of three local print and digital publications in Charlotte\, NC. With over a decade of experience in traditional and digital media\, she blends creative strategy with results-driven execution. Ashley previously served as Digital Director at Hearst Publishing and as Digital Training Director at Beasley Media Group\, leading national campaigns and training programs. She is passionate about helping local businesses grow through impactful advertising strategies that merge the trust of print with the reach of digital.\n \nVania André is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Haitian Times\, a trailblazing media outlet founded in 1999 in Brooklyn\, New York. Under her leadership\, The Haitian Times has evolved from a local weekly publication to a globally recognized brand\, chronicling the vibrant Haitian community across borders. With over a decade of dedicated service\, Vania oversees all facets of editorial\, audience engagement\, and business operations. She is also an Assistant Professor of Journalism\, Media Studies\, and Public Relations at The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/marketing-strategy-2-0-sustainable-revenue-streams-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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SUMMARY:Mobile News Photography: The Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Adi Talwar\, Photojournalist \nIn today’s fast-evolving media landscape\, the smartphone has become an indispensable tool for journalists – whether capturing a single image for a news article or crafting a photo essay that unfolds over multiple photographs. \nThis 90-minute training will equip participants with practical techniques to create strong\, engaging photographs using the phone they already carry. \nThis training will cover the following: \n\nPhotojournalism ethics based on AP guidelines\nPreparing for an assignment\nSmartphone camera basics with native camera app\nBeing aware of light and shadows\nComposition and framing\nPost processing photos on your phone with native editing software\nImage file formats JPEG\, HEIC\, RAW\nOther camera and post-processing apps\nGear tips\, e.g. monopod\, tripod\, phone cage\, lens add-ons\n\nRegister for the photo training \nIf you have any questions\, contact ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \n\nInstructor \nAdi Talwar is an award-winning New York City based photojournalist with a background in design\, engineering and art. For over a decade\, Adi’s photography has centered around civic issues\, communities and individuals. He is a regular contributor to CityLimits.org. Adi has also been published in the Norwood News\, The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, New York Daily News\, WNYC\, MetroFocus\, and Gothamist\, to name a few. Over the years\, Adi has participated in solo and group exhibitions. Adi was a BRIO (Bronx Recognizes its Own) recipient in 2020.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/mobile-news-photography-the-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T171025
CREATED:20250912T185224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T152215Z
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SUMMARY:Building New Futures: How Can Farmers and Journalists Support Each Other?
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. \nFarms are facing unprecedented climate impacts\, swift funding cuts\, policy changes and a targeted agricultural labor force under the current administration. \nParalleling this\, journalists are overwhelmed with the plethora of news coverage to tackle. However\, amidst all of this\, food movements and small farmers here in New York are moving forward\, and newsrooms like NPQ and projects like The New Harvest are working to create civic space to help tell these stories of joy and resilience. \nThis is an interactive event\, with a brief panel then divided into smaller groups for story circles that bring together journalists\, farmers and policy experts to share how storytelling can help to showcase the solutions around our current political\, environmental\, and social challenges. \nHosts:  \n\nSara Hudson\, NPQ CEO and Interim Editor in Chief\nAngely Mercado\, Climate Reporter and Fact Checker\nIris Crawford\, Editor\, Climate Journalist and Creator of The New Harvest Project\n\nFarmers:  \n\nMonti Lawson\, Founder and Lead Land Steward of The Catalyst Collaborative Farm\nOlivia Fuller\, Farmer and New York Communications Manager\, American Farmland Trust  \nDK Kinard\, Farmer\, Educator\, and Director of Community Engagement\, New York Restoration Project\n\n 
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/building-new-futures-how-can-farmers-and-journalists-support-each-other/
LOCATION:Room 308
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260909T171025
CREATED:20250912T184006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T193643Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: A Dangerous Assignment
DESCRIPTION:The International Reporting and Bilingual Journalism programs invite the community to the screening of the film “A Dangerous Assignment” with Roberto Deniz (Investigative journalist)\, Juan Andres Ravell (director of the film)\, and Jeff Arak (Producer and Newmark J-School alum). \nThis event is only open to Newmark J-School community members.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/film-screening-a-dangerous-assignment/
LOCATION:442
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T171025
CREATED:20250908T163438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T211429Z
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SUMMARY:What Are the First Amendment Rights of Non-Citizen Journalists?
DESCRIPTION:Immigrant and non-citizen journalists face unique risks—visa denials\, border restrictions\, arrests\, and deportations. This panel will spotlight high-profile cases\, including Rümeysa Öztürk and Mario Guevara\, and examine how U.S. law is shaping press freedom. \n\nMazin Sidahmed – Executive Director and co-founder of Documented\nEsha Bhandari – Deputy Director\, ACLU’s Speech\, Privacy\, and Technology Project; represents Rümeysa Öztürk\, a Turkish doctoral student detained over an op-ed\, and Mario Guevara\, an immigrant journalist arrested in Georgia\nAlfredo Corchado – Executive Editor and Correspondent\, Puente News Collaborative in El Paso\, TX\nDana Green – Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at The New York Times\nModerated by Yemile Bucay\n\nThe Safety Series \nThis event is part of the Fall 2025 Safety Series\, a three-part program from the Newmark J-School’s Journalism Protection Initiative exploring the biggest threats to media safety and press freedom in the U.S. Covering topics including shifting immigration policy; global declines in press freedom; the precarity of safe havens; and dangers to trans and non-binary journalists\, each session highlights urgent issues while offering space to share experiences\, strategies and solutions.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/what-are-the-first-amendment-rights-of-non-citizen-journalists/
LOCATION:Room 308
CATEGORIES:Journalism Protection Initiative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T171025
CREATED:20250922T170822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T170927Z
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SUMMARY:A Journalist's Guide to Using Perplexity for Search
DESCRIPTION:AI search tools like Perplexity are gaining popularity in newsrooms for their ability to search information across different topics and complexity levels. In this session for Newmark J-School students\, alumni\, faculty\, and staff\, you’ll learn about how to use Perplexity for citation-based searching. You’ll also learn some caveats and have a chance to practice searching related to your own interests. \nThis session is designed for those who have never used Perplexity and those who are familiar with it and want to learn more about how to use it thoughtfully. \nAs Perplexity’s Head of Publisher Partnerships\, Jessica Chan brings over a decade of expertise in forging strategic alliances across the digital content landscape. Her expertise spans across content strategy\, publisher relations\, and product partnerships where tech and media intersect. \nRSVP for this event
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/a-journalists-guide-to-using-perplexity-for-search/
LOCATION:Room 308
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T171025
CREATED:20251004T220403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T140657Z
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SUMMARY:Press Freedom: A Newmark J-School Wide Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a school-wide conversation with faculty and the directors of several of our centers on the growing erosion of press freedom in our country. \nThis will be an exciting and urgent discussion\, one that affects how we work today and how we should prepare for the future. We urge you to bring your questions. Pizza will be served. \nFeaturing: Kovie Biakolo\, Gina Chua\, Jean Friedman-Rudovsky\, M. Gessen\, Yoruba Richen\, and Joel Simon \nHosted by Dean Graciela Mochkofsky. \nThis event is only for Newmark J-School community members (students\, alumni\, faculty\, and staff). Please use your J-School email address to RSVP.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/press-freedom-a-newmark-j-school-wide-conversation/
LOCATION:Newsroom
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Current Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T153000
DTSTAMP:20260909T171025
CREATED:20251001T203757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T204307Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to Use AI for Data Reporting: How to Find and Access Relevant Data
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nSandeep Junnarkar\nLeonard Tow Chair for Journalism Innovation\nDirector of Data Journalism Program\, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism \nWhere: Zoom \n\nQuickly evolving artificial intelligence technology is emerging as a potentially powerful journalism tool\, including for harnessing data in stories. But AI needs to be wielded carefully and correctly to get accurate\, trustable results in storytelling. \nJoin Sandeep Junnarkar\, Data Journalism Director at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY\, for a three-part training series on using AI to find and analyze data to help you produce strong\, high-quality stories for your audience. Junnarkar will be joined by Jere Hester\, director of the J-School’s Local Accountability Reporting program\, at these trainings. \nHow to find and access relevant data\nThursday\, Oct. 9 @ 2 pm – 3:30 pm ET\nLearn how to locate relevant data sets. We’ll explore – employing real-life examples – how to mine NYC Open Data and other largely untapped sources of information. \nPrompt writing and AI-powered data analysis\nThursday\, Oct. 16 @ 2 pm – 3:30 pm ET\nLearn to create effective AI prompts that\, as Junnarkar puts it\, allow you to “interrogate” the data\, asking questions that yield information and insight key to your story. \nHow to verify data and avoid AI pitfalls\nThursday\, Oct. 23 @ 2 pm – 3:30 pm ET\nDiscover how to validate your data projects and prevent AI “hallucinations” along with other risks tied to this fast-evolving technology. \nRegister for the data trainings \nIf you have any questions\, contact ccm@journalism.cuny.edu. \n\nInstructor \nSandeep Junnarkar began his journalism career helping launch The New York Times’ earliest digital editions\, writing on how technology transforms medicine\, psychiatry\, and communications. At Bloomberg\, he trains journalists in data journalism and advises on data projects. In 2019\, he received a Knight Foundation AI ethics grant to help community journalists examine AI’s impact on immigrants and low-income groups. He co-created YOU ARE HERE\, an AR storytelling app\, and launched The Hate Index\, tracking post-2016 hate incidents. He’s also developing PathChartr\, a tool for personalized news delivery. Junnarkar holds degrees from UC Berkeley and Columbia Journalism School.
URL:https://www.journalism.cuny.edu/events/learn-to-use-ai-for-data-reporting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Center for Community Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Media":MAILTO:ccm@journalism.cuny.edu
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