The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting
@idabwellssociety.bsky.social
The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting aims to increase the ranks, retention and profile of reporters/editors of color in investigative reporting.
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Do you have questions about our Investigative Reporting Fellowship program but missed last month's info session?
You're in luck! The recording, slide deck and the FAQs are all on our website!
Check it out here and apply for this year's program by Jan. 3:
idabwellssociety.org/news/fellows...
You're in luck! The recording, slide deck and the FAQs are all on our website!
Check it out here and apply for this year's program by Jan. 3:
idabwellssociety.org/news/fellows...
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Do you have questions about our Investigative Reporting Fellowship program but missed last month's info session?
You're in luck! The recording, slide deck and the FAQs are all on our website!
Check it out here and apply for this year's program by Jan. 3:
idabwellssociety.org/news/fellows...
You're in luck! The recording, slide deck and the FAQs are all on our website!
Check it out here and apply for this year's program by Jan. 3:
idabwellssociety.org/news/fellows...
Through the IBWS Investigative Reporting Fellowship, Zachary Bynum was able to publish this important investigation: www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
Right now, reporters can apply to be a member of the 2026 Fellowship and publish their own project.
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Right now, reporters can apply to be a member of the 2026 Fellowship and publish their own project.
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
December 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Through the IBWS Investigative Reporting Fellowship, Zachary Bynum was able to publish this important investigation: www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
Right now, reporters can apply to be a member of the 2026 Fellowship and publish their own project.
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Right now, reporters can apply to be a member of the 2026 Fellowship and publish their own project.
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
There are only 24 days left to apply for this summer's Investigative Reporting Internship Program!
This checklist shows everything you need to apply for this transformative program!
Learn more and apply here:
idabwellssociety.org/news/summer-...
This checklist shows everything you need to apply for this transformative program!
Learn more and apply here:
idabwellssociety.org/news/summer-...
December 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
There are only 24 days left to apply for this summer's Investigative Reporting Internship Program!
This checklist shows everything you need to apply for this transformative program!
Learn more and apply here:
idabwellssociety.org/news/summer-...
This checklist shows everything you need to apply for this transformative program!
Learn more and apply here:
idabwellssociety.org/news/summer-...
We're excited to partner with Report for America for a webinar where our members can learn more about Report for America before applications open in January!
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET using this link!
thegtp-org.zoom.us/j/8807370244...
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET using this link!
thegtp-org.zoom.us/j/8807370244...
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We're excited to partner with Report for America for a webinar where our members can learn more about Report for America before applications open in January!
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET using this link!
thegtp-org.zoom.us/j/8807370244...
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET using this link!
thegtp-org.zoom.us/j/8807370244...
Just over a month to apply to our two flagship training programs: the Investigative Reporting Internship and the Investigative Reporting Fellowship!
Learn more about both programs and apply by Jan. 3:
idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
idabwellssociety.org/the-ida-b-we...
Learn more about both programs and apply by Jan. 3:
idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
idabwellssociety.org/the-ida-b-we...
December 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Just over a month to apply to our two flagship training programs: the Investigative Reporting Internship and the Investigative Reporting Fellowship!
Learn more about both programs and apply by Jan. 3:
idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
idabwellssociety.org/the-ida-b-we...
Learn more about both programs and apply by Jan. 3:
idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
idabwellssociety.org/the-ida-b-we...
Our two major programs accepting applications right now!
The Investigative Reporting Fellowship and Internship are free programs designed to train journalists to do investigative journalism work.
Applications for both are due Jan. 3, 2026!
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org
The Investigative Reporting Fellowship and Internship are free programs designed to train journalists to do investigative journalism work.
Applications for both are due Jan. 3, 2026!
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Our two major programs accepting applications right now!
The Investigative Reporting Fellowship and Internship are free programs designed to train journalists to do investigative journalism work.
Applications for both are due Jan. 3, 2026!
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org
The Investigative Reporting Fellowship and Internship are free programs designed to train journalists to do investigative journalism work.
Applications for both are due Jan. 3, 2026!
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org
We're holding an info session for the Investigative Reporting Fellowship today, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. ET!
Get answers to your questions and learn what will make your application stand out among the others!
Register here: morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Get answers to your questions and learn what will make your application stand out among the others!
Register here: morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We're holding an info session for the Investigative Reporting Fellowship today, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. ET!
Get answers to your questions and learn what will make your application stand out among the others!
Register here: morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Get answers to your questions and learn what will make your application stand out among the others!
Register here: morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Applications for cohort 2 of the Investigative Reporting Fellowship are open!
We're holding a live info session where you can get answers to all your questions about the program and learn how to make your application strong. Join us 11/24 at 6 p.m. ET.
morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We're holding a live info session where you can get answers to all your questions about the program and learn how to make your application strong. Join us 11/24 at 6 p.m. ET.
morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Applications for cohort 2 of the Investigative Reporting Fellowship are open!
We're holding a live info session where you can get answers to all your questions about the program and learn how to make your application strong. Join us 11/24 at 6 p.m. ET.
morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We're holding a live info session where you can get answers to all your questions about the program and learn how to make your application strong. Join us 11/24 at 6 p.m. ET.
morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Interested in our Investigative Reporting Fellowship but want more information? Join us on Monday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. ET for an info session on the application process and the program.
Register to attend here: morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register to attend here: morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Interested in our Investigative Reporting Fellowship but want more information? Join us on Monday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. ET for an info session on the application process and the program.
Register to attend here: morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register to attend here: morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Applications for cohort 2 of the Ida B Wells Society Investigative Reporting Fellowship are now open!
This intensive program is designed to sharpen participants' investigative reporting skills under the guidance of accomplished reporters/editors in the industry.
idabwellssociety.org/the-ida-b-we...
This intensive program is designed to sharpen participants' investigative reporting skills under the guidance of accomplished reporters/editors in the industry.
idabwellssociety.org/the-ida-b-we...
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Applications for cohort 2 of the Ida B Wells Society Investigative Reporting Fellowship are now open!
This intensive program is designed to sharpen participants' investigative reporting skills under the guidance of accomplished reporters/editors in the industry.
idabwellssociety.org/the-ida-b-we...
This intensive program is designed to sharpen participants' investigative reporting skills under the guidance of accomplished reporters/editors in the industry.
idabwellssociety.org/the-ida-b-we...
Don't just take it from us; let our internship program alumni convince you of how impactful the Summer Investigative Reporting Internship is!
Apply to this program by Jan. 3: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Apply to this program by Jan. 3: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Don't just take it from us; let our internship program alumni convince you of how impactful the Summer Investigative Reporting Internship is!
Apply to this program by Jan. 3: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Apply to this program by Jan. 3: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
#ICYMI: The application for the Summer 2026 Investigative Reporting Internship Program is now open!
Students and recent grads are encouraged to apply for a paid internship at the nation's top publications!
Learn more about the program and apply by Jan. 3: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Students and recent grads are encouraged to apply for a paid internship at the nation's top publications!
Learn more about the program and apply by Jan. 3: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
November 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
#ICYMI: The application for the Summer 2026 Investigative Reporting Internship Program is now open!
Students and recent grads are encouraged to apply for a paid internship at the nation's top publications!
Learn more about the program and apply by Jan. 3: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Students and recent grads are encouraged to apply for a paid internship at the nation's top publications!
Learn more about the program and apply by Jan. 3: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Learn more about the Ida B. Wells Society Investigative Reporting Internship Program, including this year's newsroom partners.
Apply by Jan. 3!
idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Apply by Jan. 3!
idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Learn more about the Ida B. Wells Society Investigative Reporting Internship Program, including this year's newsroom partners.
Apply by Jan. 3!
idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Apply by Jan. 3!
idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
We're back!
The Ida B. Wells Society Summer Investigative Reporting Internship Program is back for 2026!
Learn more about this year's program and apply here: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
The Ida B. Wells Society Summer Investigative Reporting Internship Program is back for 2026!
Learn more about this year's program and apply here: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We're back!
The Ida B. Wells Society Summer Investigative Reporting Internship Program is back for 2026!
Learn more about this year's program and apply here: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
The Ida B. Wells Society Summer Investigative Reporting Internship Program is back for 2026!
Learn more about this year's program and apply here: idabwellssociety.org/ida-b-wells-...
Join us this Friday and Saturday in Syracuse for an in-person investigative reporting bootcamp!
Attendees will learn how to pitch/manage a project while covering your beat, investigative interviews, data journalism & how to use FOIA laws.
Register today!
idabwellssociety.org/news/registe...
Attendees will learn how to pitch/manage a project while covering your beat, investigative interviews, data journalism & how to use FOIA laws.
Register today!
idabwellssociety.org/news/registe...
October 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Join us this Friday and Saturday in Syracuse for an in-person investigative reporting bootcamp!
Attendees will learn how to pitch/manage a project while covering your beat, investigative interviews, data journalism & how to use FOIA laws.
Register today!
idabwellssociety.org/news/registe...
Attendees will learn how to pitch/manage a project while covering your beat, investigative interviews, data journalism & how to use FOIA laws.
Register today!
idabwellssociety.org/news/registe...
New York State journalists: We're coming to @syracuseu.bsky.social @newhousesu.bsky.social on Oct. 24 with our two-day investigative reporting basics bootcamp!
Register to attend and learn how to do investigative journalism alongside your regular beat!
idabwellssociety.org/news/registe...
Register to attend and learn how to do investigative journalism alongside your regular beat!
idabwellssociety.org/news/registe...
September 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
New York State journalists: We're coming to @syracuseu.bsky.social @newhousesu.bsky.social on Oct. 24 with our two-day investigative reporting basics bootcamp!
Register to attend and learn how to do investigative journalism alongside your regular beat!
idabwellssociety.org/news/registe...
Register to attend and learn how to do investigative journalism alongside your regular beat!
idabwellssociety.org/news/registe...
TOMORROW: Join the Ida B. Wells Society for an investigative internship info session on Wednesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. ET.
This virtual session will include tips on making your application stand out, what the internship entails, and Q&A.
idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
This virtual session will include tips on making your application stand out, what the internship entails, and Q&A.
idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
September 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
TOMORROW: Join the Ida B. Wells Society for an investigative internship info session on Wednesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. ET.
This virtual session will include tips on making your application stand out, what the internship entails, and Q&A.
idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
This virtual session will include tips on making your application stand out, what the internship entails, and Q&A.
idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
The Ida B. Wells Society is hosting an investigative internship info session on Wednesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. ET. This virtual session will include tips on making your application stand out, what the internship entails, and Q&A.
Register here:
idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
Register here:
idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
September 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Ida B. Wells Society is hosting an investigative internship info session on Wednesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. ET. This virtual session will include tips on making your application stand out, what the internship entails, and Q&A.
Register here:
idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
Register here:
idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
Register to join us next week for an info session for our internship program! We'll be sharing more information on how you can become a strong applicant this application season!
See you Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. ET!
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
See you Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. ET!
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
September 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Register to join us next week for an info session for our internship program! We'll be sharing more information on how you can become a strong applicant this application season!
See you Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. ET!
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
See you Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. ET!
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/news/ibws-in...
The White House has targeted opponents, including a Fed governor, for having more than one primary residence on their loan papers. ProPublica found that, in one case, a Trump cabinet secretary got two such mortgages in quick succession.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
September 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The White House has targeted opponents, including a Fed governor, for having more than one primary residence on their loan papers. ProPublica found that, in one case, a Trump cabinet secretary got two such mortgages in quick succession.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
#ICYMI: Meet our summer 2025 interns!
Seventeen journalists have been selected to participate in the Ida B. Wells Society Investigative Reporting Internship Program this summer. The cohort is the largest in the initiative’s history.
idabwellssociety.org/news/ida-b-w...
Seventeen journalists have been selected to participate in the Ida B. Wells Society Investigative Reporting Internship Program this summer. The cohort is the largest in the initiative’s history.
idabwellssociety.org/news/ida-b-w...
May 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
#ICYMI: Meet our summer 2025 interns!
Seventeen journalists have been selected to participate in the Ida B. Wells Society Investigative Reporting Internship Program this summer. The cohort is the largest in the initiative’s history.
idabwellssociety.org/news/ida-b-w...
Seventeen journalists have been selected to participate in the Ida B. Wells Society Investigative Reporting Internship Program this summer. The cohort is the largest in the initiative’s history.
idabwellssociety.org/news/ida-b-w...
We're excited to announce the Summer 2025 cohort of Ida B. Wells Society Investigative Interns!
These 17 emerging journalists come from a broad spectrum of colleges and will be placed in some of the nation’s most prestigious newsrooms.
Meet the interns here: idabwellssociety.org/news/ida-b-w...
These 17 emerging journalists come from a broad spectrum of colleges and will be placed in some of the nation’s most prestigious newsrooms.
Meet the interns here: idabwellssociety.org/news/ida-b-w...
May 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We're excited to announce the Summer 2025 cohort of Ida B. Wells Society Investigative Interns!
These 17 emerging journalists come from a broad spectrum of colleges and will be placed in some of the nation’s most prestigious newsrooms.
Meet the interns here: idabwellssociety.org/news/ida-b-w...
These 17 emerging journalists come from a broad spectrum of colleges and will be placed in some of the nation’s most prestigious newsrooms.
Meet the interns here: idabwellssociety.org/news/ida-b-w...
You’ve got *two more days* to apply to this year’s Data Institute! We don’t ask for prior experience or recommendation letters—we just want to hear about your passion to learn data, design, and code for journalism. Find out more here, and apply by April 25! buff.ly/q9ztp8Z
April 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
You’ve got *two more days* to apply to this year’s Data Institute! We don’t ask for prior experience or recommendation letters—we just want to hear about your passion to learn data, design, and code for journalism. Find out more here, and apply by April 25! buff.ly/q9ztp8Z
The Data Institute is back for 2025! Two weeks of FREE data journalism training in Atlanta, GA on July 7-18 — co-sponsored by the Ida B. Wells Society & the Center for Journalism and Democracy.
Applications are due by April 25, no data experience required! buff.ly/kNF8d1H
Applications are due by April 25, no data experience required! buff.ly/kNF8d1H
April 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The Data Institute is back for 2025! Two weeks of FREE data journalism training in Atlanta, GA on July 7-18 — co-sponsored by the Ida B. Wells Society & the Center for Journalism and Democracy.
Applications are due by April 25, no data experience required! buff.ly/kNF8d1H
Applications are due by April 25, no data experience required! buff.ly/kNF8d1H
🎉 We’re so excited to announce The Data Institute is back! Two weeks of in-person data journalism training, this July 7-18 in Atlanta, GA. Applications open April 11!
April 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🎉 We’re so excited to announce The Data Institute is back! Two weeks of in-person data journalism training, this July 7-18 in Atlanta, GA. Applications open April 11!