PHOTO: David Rubenstein Forum, 1201 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Connecting Media & Community
Journalism & Democracy in Balance
More details will be announced soon. Be the first to know:
Who Should Attend:
Independent journalists and media outlets
Community-based organization staff
Civic and public sector leaders and changemakers
Educators and media literacy advocates
Culture professionals and creatives
Those interested in fact-based reporting and increasing storytelling skills
Event Access
Conference Goals for Attendees:
1. Foster Community and Cross-Sector Connectivity: Provide a convening space for civic organizations, community-based organizations, and media to collaborate and co-create. Provide a pathway to rebuild trust between news and content providers and consumers by sharing data on how ownership, influencers, and disinformation work.
2. Promote Access to Free Actionable Information for All: Build collective strategies for sustainability and growth through media literacy, education, and inclusive dialogue
3. Bridge the Gap Between Providers and Consumers: Strengthen the relationship between journalists and content creators and their audiences through engagement, storytelling, and trust-building.
4. Facilitate Media-Nonprofit Collaboration: Help media outlets better understand and work with mission-driven organizations to amplify impact.
Questions? Email chris@hooplagroupla.com or sewing@publicnarrative.org.
2025 Connecting Media & Community Conference // Tefari Meliswe for Public Narrative
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