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September 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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The new grants advance our longstanding commitment to the Motor City’s bright future through support for local arts, culture and public spaces that better connect all Detroiters to their community.
September 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The new grants advance our longstanding commitment to the Motor City’s bright future through support for local arts, culture and public spaces that better connect all Detroiters to their community.
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Knight Foundation Appoints Amalie Nash as Vice President of Journalism
With nearly three decades of experience leading local newsrooms, Amalie Nash will lead the foundation’s $632 million journalism portfolio Miami…
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September 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Amalie brings nearly three decades of experience leading local news and newsroom transformation, including most recently at the International News Media Association and National Trust for Local News.
September 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Amalie brings nearly three decades of experience leading local news and newsroom transformation, including most recently at the International News Media Association and National Trust for Local News.
9/ Dive into the full research here. And let us know, what does news mean to you? bit.ly/4djg4al
What Is News?
As people are exposed to more information from more sources than ever before, how they define and feel about “news” has become less clear-cut. Pew Research Center.
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June 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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8/ The study doesn’t just reflect what people consume, but how they assign legitimacy. And that shapes trust, engagement, and the future of journalism.
June 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
8/ The study doesn’t just reflect what people consume, but how they assign legitimacy. And that shapes trust, engagement, and the future of journalism.
7/ The emotional impact of news is real—and mixed. Many feel anxious or overwhelmed, but also see staying informed as a responsibility.
🗣️ “I need to know what is going on in the world, no matter how upsetting.” – Man, 70s
🗣️ “I need to know what is going on in the world, no matter how upsetting.” – Man, 70s
June 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
7/ The emotional impact of news is real—and mixed. Many feel anxious or overwhelmed, but also see staying informed as a responsibility.
🗣️ “I need to know what is going on in the world, no matter how upsetting.” – Man, 70s
🗣️ “I need to know what is going on in the world, no matter how upsetting.” – Man, 70s
6/ Political leanings, in particular, came up often. Some distrust traditional outlets; others are wary of perceived bias.
June 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
6/ Political leanings, in particular, came up often. Some distrust traditional outlets; others are wary of perceived bias.
5/ Personal identity shapes what people see as newsworthy. Race, gender, religion, and politics all influence not just what people pay attention to, but how they interpret it.
June 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
5/ Personal identity shapes what people see as newsworthy. Race, gender, religion, and politics all influence not just what people pay attention to, but how they interpret it.
4/ Hard news still resonates. Wars, government policy, crime. Soft news—like celebrity stories—is often seen as outside the bounds.
🗣️ “Sports and celebrities aren’t news to me. Wars are.” – Woman, 20s
🗣️ “Sports and celebrities aren’t news to me. Wars are.” – Woman, 20s
June 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
4/ Hard news still resonates. Wars, government policy, crime. Soft news—like celebrity stories—is often seen as outside the bounds.
🗣️ “Sports and celebrities aren’t news to me. Wars are.” – Woman, 20s
🗣️ “Sports and celebrities aren’t news to me. Wars are.” – Woman, 20s
3/ For many, importance is key. Some said news is what matters to society. Others said it’s what matters to them personally.
June 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
3/ For many, importance is key. Some said news is what matters to society. Others said it’s what matters to them personally.
2/ Americans broadly agree: news is fact-based, verified, and relevant. But how they define “relevant” varies—especially by age, race, and political identity.
June 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
2/ Americans broadly agree: news is fact-based, verified, and relevant. But how they define “relevant” varies—especially by age, race, and political identity.
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Knight Foundation appoints new vice president of Community Impact, announces two new strategic roles for AI and research
Francesca de Quesada Covey will lead Knight’s Community Impact program nationally and across Knight cities. Knight veterans take on new leadership positions: Kelly Jin as vice president for AI and Ins...
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May 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Knight veterans will also take on new leadership positions: Kelly Jin as vice president for AI and Insights and @iohn.bsky.social as vice president for Information and Society. (3/4)
May 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Knight veterans will also take on new leadership positions: Kelly Jin as vice president for AI and Insights and @iohn.bsky.social as vice president for Information and Society. (3/4)
Public innovation leader Francesca de Quesada Covey will lead Knight’s Community Impact program nationally and across Knight cities. (2/4)
May 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Public innovation leader Francesca de Quesada Covey will lead Knight’s Community Impact program nationally and across Knight cities. (2/4)