LIGHTS. CAMERA. CRIME. How a Philly-born brand of TV news harmed Black America.
By Layla A. Jones
Video produced by Carey Wagner, Layla A. Jones, Ben Leaman, and John Duchneskie

This piece explores how the Action News and Eyewitness News formats directly impacted Black communities. A More Perfect Union is a special project from The Inquirer examining the roots of systemic racism in America through institutions founded in Philadelphia.

Everyone can help close the wage gap for journalists of color
By Emma Carew Grovum

"No matter what kind of role you hold or what kind of influence you think you have, you can make a difference by participating in some form of salary transparency." Part of the Sincerely, Leaders of Color series, written for everyone in the journalism industry who cares about creating a more supportive environment for journalists of color to do their best work. 

Journalism should take a cue from entertainment — diversity grows audiences
By Paul Cheung

"If we take lessons from industries that have embraced diversity, challenge traditional practices that marginalize underrepresented communities, and recognize that staff diversity is essential to good business, we can create journalism that’s relevant to the communities we cover, resonates with a new generation and paves a sustainable path into the future." 

DEI Coalition Year 2: Taking Action (Sign up and join!)
By Sisi Wei

"Imagine with me for a moment: What could we accomplish if every member of the Coalition — every type of reporter, manager, editor, funder, direct supporter, professor, and student of journalism — got together and worked collectively to make systems level change across the journalism industry? What if that process also centered joy, flexibility, clarity, and making lifelong connections?"

Maynard 200 Fellowship Program's Mentorship in Action 

After Maynard 200 fellows complete the program, they receive a full year of 1:1 mentorship from media industry experts and veterans. Samantha Guzman, Class of 2021 Maynard 200 Alum, and Executive Editor at Austin PBS recently tweeted that she got to meet in-person with her mentor and retired chief of copy desks at the Los Angeles Times, Henry Fuhrmann. We love to see it!

Stay tuned for updates on the incoming Maynard 200 Class of 2022 to be announced next month. 

Race & Justice Unit Reporter – WNYC / Gothamist Newsroom, New York or New Jersey 

Food, Dining and Business Reporter – Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, NC

Financial Graphics Reporter (Level 1 Journalist) – Thomson Reuters, New York, NY

Multimedia Journalist/Morning Show Anchor – Univision, Sacramento, CA  

News Anchor/Multimedia Journalist – KEPR, Pasco, WA

Asst. Food & Wine Editor and Food Reporter – San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Area, CA

Editor-in-chief, Cleveland –  The Marshall Project, Cleveland/Cuyahoga area, OH

Assistant City Editor – Detroit News, Detroit, MI  

Race, Culture and Community Engagement Editor – Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, NC

Director of Technology and Events and Membership Manager – Online News Association  (Remote)

Investigative Reporter –  theGrio (Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, or Washington DC)

California Voices Editor –  CalMatters, Sacramento, CA (preferred location)

Chief Executive Officer – Grist (Flexible Location, USA)

Director of Communications and Impact – Mother Jones (Remote)

Climate Reporter – Mother Jones (Remote)

Senior Editor – The City, New York, NY

Full-Time, Limited-Term: Investigative Data Journalist, Climate – KQED, San Francisco, CA

Executive Editor – Kansas City Beacon, Kansas City, MO

Chicago Local Reporter – The Trace, Chicago, IL

Digital Editor, Health – Next Avenue (Remote)