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The Pivot Fund disrupts and reimagines the journalism industry, ensuring equity for BIPOC-led community organizations and the BIPOC communities they serve.
We’ve refreshed our brand!
This new look is about rallying support for community-driven news serving historically marginalized communities. Also coming soon, our new website will spotlight the impact of our grantees and funders.
The future of local news is here—and it doesn’t look like its past.
ICE doesn't even have a detention center in Hawaii. The men have been put in a federal prison there. Very far from home, and presumably their lawyers. Via @missionlocal.org
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Missouri’s oldest Black-owned bookstore was at risk of closing.
Now, grantee @KCDefender is stepping up—cataloging 20K+ books, covering rent, and launching a campaign to buy the building.
This is community-rooted journalism.
🔗 thepivotfund.org/f/the-local-...
"Ever since I shared my insights on the collapse of the Houston Landing, people have been asking me if there is a right way to fund news startups. My answer is yes, absolutely – and it starts with finding startups trusted by their communities." - Tracie Powell
📌 Read more: shorturl.at/xubW9
John Oliver breaks down how Trump is shaping media coverage—and going after outlets that challenge him.
The bigger issue? What it means for press freedom and the future of a free press in the U.S. 📺
Watch the segment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07JQ...
CEO Tracie Powell is LIVE now discussing the attacks against public media and why more support is needed for independent community news and information.
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Press freedom without community voices isn't freedom—it's erasure.
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we celebrate and fight for community-led, grassroots newsrooms telling the truth in places others ignore.
This is why The Pivot Fund exists.
#PressFreedom #JournalismMatters
There were questions that should have been asked early and often: Who is already trusted in this community to deliver news and information?
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Nonprofit news is under fire. What’s next? At The Pivot Fund, we’re exploring co-ops as a bold path forward—models that shift power to the people. It’s time to rethink who journalism is for—and who gets to own it.
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#CooperativeMedia #NewsInnovation #Nonprofit
Radio Campesina is more than radio, it’s a lifeline. Built on César Chávez’s legacy, they inform, empower & organize Latino communities across 4 states. From the fields to the airwaves, this is local media that moves people and power.
Read more: thepivotfund.org/f/radio-camp... #LocalNews #Latinos
Local news is community care. Join us 4/23 for a conversation on what audiences in Minnesota taught us about trust, strategy & funding local journalism. Hear from the visionaries building the future.
🔗 Register: mailchi.mp/thepivotfund...
#LocalJournalism #CommunityMedia #MinnesotaNews
🚨 The Pivot Fund is hiring a Portfolio Manager to help build capacity & sustainability for BIPOC-led community news outlets. You'll coach grantees, and help cultivate a peer-learning network.
More info: thepivotfund.org/work-with-us
#LocalNews #MediaJobs #BIPOCMedia #JournalismCareers #PivotFund
Local news is community care. Join us 4/23 for a conversation on what audiences in Minnesota taught us about trust, strategy & funding local journalism. Hear from the visionaries building the future.
🔗 Register: mailchi.mp/thepivotfund...
Read our CEO's article 👉🏽 What selling my house taught me about journalism funding: Tracie Powell connects redlining, media inequities & why BIPOC publishers must build power together. thepivotfund.org/f/what-selli...
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ICYMI! Upcoming webinar on Minnesota’s news landscape April 23rd!
Meet Carmen Robles – a dedicated advocate for health and education equality in the Latino community. As publisher of Conversaciones de Salud, Carmen has empowered thousands.
Register: mailchi.mp/thepivotfund...
#LocalJournalism
The Harvey World Herald is more than a newsroom—it’s a lifeline. Founder Amethyst Davis is building trusted, local journalism from the ground up in Harvey, IL. With support from The Pivot Fund, the team is growing, reporting, & reclaiming community power. thepivotfund.org/f/harvey-wor... #LocalNews
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Only 1 Day Left to Apply! Are you building a nature-based solutions? CSI Challenge 6 is accepting applications until April 11 at 11:59 PM (CST). Entrepreneurs working on sustainable food, climate resilience, or cultural preservation are especially encouraged to apply. www.arunseed.jp/csichallenge6
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ICYMI! Upcoming webinar on Minnesota’s news landscape April 23rd!
Meet Jean Marie Brown –a seasoned journalist, professor at Texas Christian University and Pivot’s director of research, spearheading our in-depth, audience-centric analysis.
Register: mailchi.mp/thepivotfund...
#LocalJournalism
📢 What happens when funders listen to the audience? Join The Pivot Fund’s webinar on April 23 to explore Minnesota’s evolving news landscape + community-driven insights. A must for funders, publishers & civic leaders. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#LocalNews #PressForward #Minnesota
From Little Haiti to Liberty City, Nadege Green is preserving Black Miami’s stories through Black Miami-Dade — a powerful mix of zines, exhibitions, and community events. Her work turns history into a tool for connection and resistance.
Read more: bit.ly/3EalVlh
#localnews #Miami #Haiti #engagement
Our new report for Press Forward Minnesota reveals that underserved communities rely heavily on grassroots digital outlets for news. Read about the changing Minnesota news landscape and register for our webinar: bit.ly/3E3aZWw
#Minnesota #LocalNews #CommunityMedia #MediaEquity #PressForward
Kyra Antone joins Underscore Native News as Audience Engagement Manager! Bolstered by a $150K investment from The Pivot Fund, she’ll lead video storytelling, deepening connections with Indigenous communities and reaching 350K+ households through media partnerships. bit.ly/3QPbINK #IndigenousNews
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Pasa La Voz grew from a Facebook group into a sustainable Spanish-language newsroom reaching 862K monthly visitors! With The Pivot Fund’s support, they’ve achieved financial sustainability ahead of schedule.
Read how they did it: bit.ly/43lEAF4
#LocalNews #Community #funding
💡 The Pivot Fund invests $600K in grassroots newsrooms! We renewed support for NotiVisión Georgia, Courier Eco Latino, BeeTV, Baltimore Beat & 285 South to expand impact & sustainability. 🗞️ More bit.ly/41clezk #LocalNews #funding #journalism #news
27.02.2025 14:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0📣📣We're proud of our partnership and all the great things you and your team are doing at @baltimorebeat.bsky.social!
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Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post would not run this ad. This is the power of oligarchy.
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🔥 Pivot’s “Style Guide to Covering Communities of Color” is now a top resource on Journalists Toolbox! 📰 Elevate your reporting with culturally competent coverage & storytelling. 🎯
🛠️ Check it out now: journaliststoolbox.ai/custom-gpts/
#BIPOCMedia #EquityInJournalism #NewsEthics
Looking for creative ways to fund your newsroom? 🍻 Take notes from Baltimore Beat! They’re teaming up with Peabody Heights Brewery to launch a new beer in May—$1 from every pint & case sold supports independent journalism. 🍺
🔗 More: bit.ly/42IL28u
#BIPOCMedia #CreativeFunding #news #Journalism
📢The Kansas City Defender, a Pivot Fund grantee, hires Mili Mansaray as its new Editor and Director of Radical Media Initiatives! 📢 A fearless journalist committed to Black liberation, Mansaray is dedicated to community-driven media. #BIPOCMedia #News @kcdefender.bsky.social
🔗 More: bit.ly/4hqmoy6
