Who's behind the news?
Who's behind the news?
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Use of DataThe Maynard Institute for Journalism founded in 1977 is based in Oakland, California. It is a media training organization focused on promoting diversity and antiracism in the news media by improving hiring and business practices and media coverage.
The institute was Founded in 1977 by Robert C. Maynard, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Oakland Tribune.
The mission of the Maynard Institute is to "equip journalists of color with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital media industry and to promote racial equity in newsrooms across the country”.
The audience or customer for the Maynard Institute is journalists of color who are seeking training and support to succeed in the news industry, as well as news organizations and media companies who are committed to promoting diversity and antiracism in their newsrooms.
Their url is https://mije.org/
Their street address is 4096 Piedmont Avenue, #377 Oakland, CA 94611
The email address for press or media inquiries is info@mije.org.
The Maynard Institute is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals and foundations to support its work promoting diversity and antiracism in the news industry.
The founding of the Institute in 1977, the establishment of the Summer Program for Minority Journalists in 1978, and the closure of the Summer Program in 1989 due to budget constraints.
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Updated 12.1.2023
