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TODAY: @HowardU ’s new Knight Chair in Race and Journalism will help train the next generation of Black journalists. Howard has selected @nhannahjones as the inaugural chair. Knight president @ibarguen shares more about the new role: (THREAD 1/2)

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NEW: We're investing $50M to develop a new field of research around technology's impact on democracy — helping fill knowledge gaps on how society is informed in the digital age. More on our new support for 11 U.S. universities + research institutions ⬇️

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. @nhannahjones ’s will join the @HowardU faculty along with American author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates. More about the new roles, supported by a combined $20M investment from Knight, @macfound , @FordFoundation and an anonymous donor: (2/2)

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NEWS: Knight is making a new, $300 million commitment to strengthen journalism, with a focus on building the future of local news, a cornerstone of democracy. We want you to join us. Learn more + get involved at #lovelocalnews

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1/ How did misinformation spread during the 2016 presidential election and has anything changed since? A new study explores more than 10M tweets from 700K Twitter accounts that linked to more than 600 misinformation & conspiracy news outlets. #knightcomm

Seven ways misinformation spread during the 2016 election

How did misinformation spread during the 2016 presidential election and has anything changed since?

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Does @facebook have a responsibility to curate content for the 44% of U.S. adults who access news on the site?

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Local newspaper closures have led to fading civic engagement, eroding social bonds, surging misinformation, & dwindling government accountability. Today, 20+ funders, including @KnightFdn , are launching #PressFWD , a national fund to revitalize local news. (1/4)

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Joi Ito resigned this afternoon from the Knight Foundation board of trustees. It was effective immediately.

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NEW: We're investing $3.5M in new, independent research on issues at the forefront of national #tech policy debates — helping inform policymakers as they shape the future of the internet. More on our support for 22 universities, research + advocacy orgs ⬇️

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This summer, @nhannahjones is joining @UNCHussman as its #KnightChair in Race and Investigative Journalism. In this role, she will join a network of independent journalism educators at 21 colleges and universities across the country. Learn more:

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TONIGHT: #charlotte 's @cltfilmsociety screens the movie "1984" as a part of National Screening Day #knightcities

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NEW: We're investing $435K in new arts/technology projects that support a strong future for digital art-making. Knight's @heychrisbarr shares why: #artstech #knightarts cc: @GrayAreaorg @EDP_Denver @ProcessingOrg @sfpc

Digital Pathways for Digital Artists

Artists need clear pathways to audience, to revenue and to each other. This requires building support systems to help artists create…

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Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes continue to reverberate, most painfully with the girls and women who were his victims. We extend our deepest sympathies to them.

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BIG NEWS: Tonight, we announced a $10M investment in a new library for downtown #Charlotte . The reimagined @cmlibrary will evolve into an iconic + inspiring space that becomes a true 21st century public commons. Knight's @cthomasclt shares more ⬇️

Beyond Books: The Transformation of Charlotte’s Main Library, With $10m From Knight

Image: Rendering of new Main Library design. Design Architect: Snøhetta; Architect of Record: Clark Nexsen; Rendering: LMNB Copyright: Snøhetta Today,…

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#PressForward is a new national initiative bringing together 20 funders to revitalize the local news landscape. Today, Knight Foundation is announcing a $150 million, five-year anchor investment in Press Forward. (1/4)

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TODAY: Knight has appointed @jimbrady as VP/Journalism and @heidibmedia as VP/Communications and Chief DEI Officer. Both will join the foundation on 8/30. More on their work: .

Knight Foundation announces two new vice presidents

Jim Brady will be VP/Journalism Heidi Barker will be VP/Communications and Chief DEI Officer MIAMI — Aug. 3, 2021 — Digital…

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TODAY: We’re announcing $1.7M in new support for research on the rules, norms + governance of the #internet . With Knight support, 20 orgs will lead research that informs the national conversation on #techpolicy issues. More: #freespeech

Knight Foundation announces a wide range of new grants to support research on Internet governance

JUNE 29, 2020 (MIAMI) — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced new investments to support research…

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3/ “Fake news” and disinformation continue to reach millions: More than 80% of accounts that repeatedly spread misinformation during the 2016 election campaign are still active.

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NEW: Congratulations to the inaugural Knight Public Spaces Fellows, seven leaders who are redefining how residents connect with community through #publicspace . Each will receive $150K to inspire their creativity and advance their work: #publicspaces19

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. @nhannahjones on covering race issues: Don't just write about disparities, examine how we got here and who is responsible. #IRE17

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2/ From the findings: Of the 10M tweets analyzed, the study linked more than 6.6M tweets to fake news and conspiracy news publishers in the month before the 2016 election.

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Media Trailblazer Maribel Perez Wadsworth ( @mwadsworth ) to Lead Knight Foundation

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Why #designthinking holds promise for community & place-based foundations #philanthropy

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Two exciting announcements coming out of #Philadelphia tonight: 1. We're investing $19 million in Philly journalism, arts and community 2. We're partnering w/ @lenfestinst to launch $20 million fund for the future of #localnews Learn more: #knightcities

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A new research program at @Yale is set to examine technology’s impact of democracy, misinformation, and national tech policy. More about the program, part of a $50M Knight investment in developing a new field of research: via @wnpr

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Welcome @LaSharah , who starts today as Knight’s new director of #journalism !

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New! 📜 #Informed22 : @karaswisher talks with Yoel Roth ( @yoyoel ) in his first interview since resigning as Twitter’s Head of Trust & Safety on Nov. 29. Register for the virtual conference:

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Congratulations to the winners of @ICFJ ’s 2018 Knight International Journalism Awardees - Maria Ressa of @rapplerdotcom & Joseph Poliszuk of @ArmandoInfo ! These digital pioneers will be honored at the ICFJ Awards Dinner this November. #ItTakesAJournalist

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Today, we're announcing a new open call for ideas centered around this question: How might cultural institutions use technology to connect people to the arts? #prototypefund

How can we use technology to connect people to the arts? Knight seeks ideas

Sometimes it is hard to find the poetry in technology. Though most people use technology as part of their daily…

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In the afternoon, @KaraSwisher talks with Yoel Roth about @ElonMusk ’s Twitter takeover, why he chose to leave, and how platforms moderate online speech. See the agenda & watch:

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If we make biking, walking (networked w/ transit) easiest way to commute, people will do it http://t.co/QsL8kQk46v http://t.co/PXUBY3V6OH

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4/ Is disinformation concentrated among a small number of actors? Finding: 65% of fake and conspiracy news links during the election went to just the 10 largest sites.

Seven ways misinformation spread during the 2016 election

How did misinformation spread during the 2016 presidential election and has anything changed since?

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NEWS: Knight makes a $6 million investment in three orgs ( @INN , @fundjournalism and @LIONPubs ) helping build a strong future for #localnews , building on our $300M local news initiative launched last month. Info + get involved: #lovelocalnews

Local equals trust: A call to help rebuild local news

On March 31, Knight announced a $6 million investment in three organizations helping create a strong support system for local…

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Journalism watchdog @pressfreedom sees a spike in donations following #goldenglobes speech @Poynter

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We’re excited to share the news: Knight’s Karen Rundlet ( @kbmiami ) appointed to lead INN, a network of more than 425 news organizations driving the movement to reshaping the field of news.

News philanthropy leader Karen Rundlet to helm INN as CEO

Philanthropy leader and multimedia journalist Karen Rundlet will become chief executive officer of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN), the network driving the movement to reinvent journalism as a...

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Knight believes that quality journalism should reflect the diversity of our communities. That's why we're a proud partner of #NABJ18 , a powerful network that drives innovation, inclusiveness and excellence in the news industry.

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TODAY: We’re launching a $2M initiative to give underserved newsrooms access to new digital platforms to manage their content + expand their businesses. Learn more about the call, which is accepting applications for its inaugural year through March 8: .

Knight Foundation offers share of $2 million to help newsrooms use new publishing platforms to grow...

Three-year initiative will give publishers subsidies to adopt and manage digital platforms Contact: Roshni Neslage, Communications Officer, Knight Foundation, [email protected],…

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Starting today, the Knight #newsmatch will double your donation (up to $1K) to 57 #nonprofit news orgs

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“It’s important for everyone to realize there is a crisis in local journalism...What is the answer? For people to support journalism” - @jenniferpreston on @reliablesources #trustinnews #lovelocalnews

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. @ibarguen : "We feel the humanitarian crisis engulfing our friends and relatives on the islands now.” #knightcities

Knight Foundation donates $2.5 million for hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

The funding will also cover longer-term recovery efforts

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This week, Knight Foundation President and CEO @ibarguen was awarded the Gwen Ifill @PressFreedom Award. Congratulations, Alberto! Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

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TODAY: #Equitable + #inclusive communities are essential for a healthy democracy. We're supporting three orgs that are making #Miami 's startup community more accessible — @BGirlVentures , @CultureShiftLab + @tpinsights . @rmoas shares more: #knightcities

Accelerating equity in Miami’s startup community

On June 12, 2020, Knight Foundation announced its support for three national organizations that are committed to expanding opportunities and…

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NEW: We’re investing $750K in a new national cohort of library leaders + #tech experts, led by @dpla . With Knight support, the group will work together to help advance the use of digital tech in libraries. More ⬇️

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“The real knot is where blackness and poverty intersect. It’s going to require more than anti-racism, but talking about class” - @ThomasChattWill in conversation with @HenryLouisGates #kmf12 Now at

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“Journalism is the bedrock for informed and engaged communities, essential for a healthy democracy. But that bedrock is starting to quake. We’re not here to describe the problem. We’re here to fix it.” —Knight pres @ibarguen kicks off #infoneeds . LIVE:

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Instead of twiddling thumbs in the @AkronChildrens Hospital waiting room, parents and kids can read stories from a new Short Story Dispenser. It's one of many dispensers supported by Knight to renew interest in libraries & engage residents w/ literature:

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Meet the 2021 Knight #Arts Champions — community leaders in #SouthFlorida + #Miami who have contributed to the region’s arts and culture scene. The Champs will direct $10K, provided by Knight, to local artists/arts orgs of their choice. More: #knightarts

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. @pewresearch and Knight Foundation have joined forces to launch the Pew-Knight Initiative, an effort to deepen our understanding of how Americans absorb civic information, form beliefs and identities and engage in their communities.

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TODAY: Knight launches a call for new ideas to engage arts audiences through immersive technology — offering a share of $750K + support from @Microsoft , incl. mixed-reality mentorship / tech access and training. #musetech #artstech #knightarts @GrayAreaorg

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NEW: More than 100 million Americans are eligible to vote — but don’t. Who are they and what’s on their minds in 2020? A new, landmark Knight study sheds light on the largest bloc of America’s electorate. See it now: @the100_million #the100million

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TODAY: We're announcing a new, $1.5M call for proposals for research on combatting #disinformation + online manipulation in communities of color. Knight's @pcheung630 and @iohnsands share more: #knightresearch (THREAD 1/3)

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5/ And, most accounts spreading fake or conspiracy news show evidence of automation, according to the report.

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This is not what representative democracy looks like.

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See surreal, disturbing photos of the Capitol under siege

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MT @D3detroit : In case you missed it: new #data on #Detroit 's urban innovators w/ partners @UIXDetroit @knightfdn http://t.co/zUyOPWQJp0

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In 2019, we announced $50M to support researchers exploring how #tech intersects w/ our #democracy . Journalist and @Northeastern media professor @wihbey examines the #knightresearch Network’s impact in its first year: (THREAD 1/6)

Digital Democracy: accelerating a new field of knowledge

Knight asked John Wihbey, a journalism and media innovation professor at Northeastern University, to examine the impact of the research produced by scholars in the Knight Research Network. His...

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NEW: Knight announces major $5.25 million initiative that puts residents at the center of self-driving vehicle pilot projects happening in five U.S. cities #smartcities18

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A new initiative will support the role of strong, trusted #journalism as essential to a healthy #democracy .

Knight Foundation announces major Trust, Media and Democracy initiative to build a stronger future...

Seven projects focused on improving trust in journalism, increasing news engagement to receive $2.5 million

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To build a more informed and engaged #Philadelphia , we’re investing $19 million in advancing quality journalism, fostering the arts and creating public spaces where people can meet and connect. #knightcities

Knight Foundation invests $19 million in Philadelphia journalism, arts and community

Local organizations receiving support include The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Barnes Foundation, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art

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NEW: We're helping 24 newsrooms adopt and manage the digital publishing platforms of their choice. With Knight support, the orgs will use digital tech to better serve their communities w/ quality, timely news and information. More: #lovelocalnews

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Today, Knight made a new, $1M investment in @SpringboardArts ⁠— helping it establish a permanent home in #StPaul . Nicknamed SpringBOX, the site will be a vibrant hub where people can better connect with the arts and artists: @lutman_sarah #knightarts

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WE GIVE A DAM! about Diverse Asset Managers, that is. More women + POC should manage the billions of assets at America’s top foundations. Right now, it’s mostly done by white men. Learn more: #KDAM (1/1)

Knight Diversity of Asset Managers Research Series

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"Investigative reporting is a necessity we can't live without," says @WalterVRobinson of #spotlight team #infoneeds

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TODAY: We're investing $6M in three think tanks to expand research on the future of U.S. #tech policy — helping govt, companies and consumers make more informed decisions to ensure democracy thrives in a digital age. Details via Knight's @thesamgill ⬇️

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In a disrupted media environment, quality journalism matters more than ever. Help support 57 orgs in the #newsmatch :

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Welcome to #Miami , a #startup city and #tech hub in the sun. 🌴 Whether you’re new to town or a #MiamiTech OG, we’re glad to have you. Knight’s @rmoas — a Miami-bred VC who’s here to help — shares why Miami’s people are its greatest asset: #knightcities

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This week, join Knight for the second Knight Public Spaces Forum. During the two-day event, we'll hear from leading #publicspaces thinkers as they discuss building safe, equitable spaces for communities. Space is limited. Learn more: #publicspaces20

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How might journalists improve their relationship with and coverage of diverse communities? A new report explores the dynamic on Twitter. #twitterandnews

How Black Twitter and other social media communities interact with mainstream news

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How are tech platforms like Twitter accountable to users, and how can they be vehicles for building trust between journalists and diverse communities? #twitterandnews

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This summer, @19thnews — a new nonprofit newsroom — will launch its work to provide nonpartisan coverage 'at the intersection of gender, politics and policy.' @NiemanLab shares more on the news org, which aims to serve women underrepresented in the media: .

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BREAKING NEWS: 📣 At the opening of the #KMF23 , @ibarguen announced a $5 million investment in Signal Akron, a new nonprofit news source, to help strengthen local news and civic information in northeast Ohio. Read the release: #knightcities

Knight announces investment in Signal Akron, a new nonprofit news source

The $5 million investment, along with support from American Journalism Project and Akron’s philanthropic community, will improve local news in…

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Today, the Ethics and Governance of AI Initiative announced the winners of its #aiethics challenge, awarding $750K to seven projects focused on ensuring artificial intelligence is used for public interest. Meet the winners: #ai @medialab @BKCHarvard

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Big announcement ➡️ We're making a new, $37 million investment in the arts in #Miami ! This brings our total arts funding in the city to $165 million since 2005, driving Miami's growth as a force for arts and culture. Details: #knightarts

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TODAY: A new Knight- @Gallup report shows that Americans trust #localnews more than national media — but that could change. More findings from the study, released today ⬇️ @johnsands #trustinnews (THREAD 1/8)

Local news is more trusted than national news — but that could change

When it comes to trust, local news media continue to outperform their national counterparts. But with a new Knight-Gallup study released…

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Inspired by @moonlightmov , $10k prize will incentivize filmmakers to create films that tap into local experiences.

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Are you a #SouthFlorida filmmaker? The @MiamiFilmFest 's Knight Heroes program — which is currently accepting applications — will fund the development of short #documentaries + provide consultation to local filmmakers. More via @artburstmiami : #knightarts

Open Call for Miami Film Festival’s Knight Heroes Program - ArtburstMiami

Interviews and articles featuring some of South Florida's leaders in the arts community, written by some of the region's top arts journalists.

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Since its inception in 2012, @GirlsWhoCode has benefitted 40K+ girls across the country—and this is just the start.

Girls Who Code: Shooting (and Training) for Equality in the Tech Sector

There is magic happening on the fifth floor of Miami Dade College’s Idea Center. Girl magic, that is. Amid the…

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9/ The coordinated spread of misinformation by Russia’s Internet Research Agency (IRA) trolls is evident — but other accounts were likely more important in spreading fake news

Seven ways misinformation spread during the 2016 election

How did misinformation spread during the 2016 presidential election and has anything changed since?

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"Once they see it as possible, sky's the limit.” How @GirlsWhoCode is fostering #diversityintech : #knightcities

Girls Who Code: Shooting (and Training) for Equality in the Tech Sector

There is magic happening on the fifth floor of Miami Dade College’s Idea Center. Girl magic, that is. Amid the…

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. @macfound ’s @jpalfrey at #KMF24 : “Communities will need to stand up and support their local news providers. There is no other answer. We'll need to support local news the way that we invest in arts and culture, hospitals and alma mater in our communities as individuals.”

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7/ Both the election-eve and post-election maps of accounts that spread fake or conspiracy news reveal an ultra-dense core of accounts that follow each other. @Graphika_Inc

Seven ways misinformation spread during the 2016 election

How did misinformation spread during the 2016 presidential election and has anything changed since?

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TODAY: We’re announcing $15M in support of 3 landmark institutions investing in #Miami ’s biggest asset — its people. @FIU , @univmiami + @BaptistHealthSF are expanding #MiamiTech talent to meet demand + accelerating innovation. More ⬇️ #knightcities (1/5)

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NEW: We're investing $2.2M in nine #Philly projects that are building equitable + accessible #publicspaces in #PHL neighborhoods. Knight's @ellen_hwang_phl shares more about local work to give residents the lead in shaping community spaces: #knightcities

Why Philadelphia’s public spaces should serve all residents

On April 8, 2021, Knight Foundation announced $2.2 million in new support for nine Philadelphia projects. Click here to see…

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#Miami is a hub of artistic + cultural excellence. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge in #SouthFlorida , 24 artists + arts orgs that will bring their innovative ideas to life. Meet the winners: (1/4) #knightarts

Meet the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge Winners - Miami

Meet the 24 South Florida artists and arts organizations that will share $2 million to bring their innovative ideas to life as part of the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge.

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6/ But when you get down to it, “fake news” still receives significantly fewer links than mainstream media sources.

Seven ways misinformation spread during the 2016 election

How did misinformation spread during the 2016 presidential election and has anything changed since?

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. @evanspiegel shares how @Snap ’s tech is helping make it easier for young people to participate in American #democracy , an inspiring example on how the #internet can boost #civicengagement + connect ppl to info + each other: #InternationalInternetDay (7/x)

Empowering Snapchatters to Speak Out and Play a Part in Designing Our—and Their—Future

My co-founder Bobby Murphy and I met at Stanford University a little over a decade ago. I was a freshman studying product design and Bobby was a junior working on a degree in mathematical and...

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Local news is in the fight of its life. Here’s how @Poynter will cover the story with the Knight-Lenfest initiative.

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Seeking nominations ➡️ The new Knight Public Spaces Fellowship recognizes leaders who have crafted #publicspaces to promote connection & civic engagement in U.S. communities. Chosen fellows will share up to $1 million to continue their work. #knightcities

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Kelly Jin ( @postkxj ), Knight’s new VP for communities + national initiatives, will help lead our efforts to build informed and engaged communities. More on the #opengov + #civictech expertise she’ll bring to the 26 Knight communities: #knightcities

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Art has an incredible power to help address injustice and racism. Beginning June 7, three powerful films will be made available for free to residents of eight Knight communities by @MagnoliaPics , @OCINEMA + local partners. RSVP: (THREAD 1/2) #knightarts

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LIVE NOW: @rmoas and @fgorordo talk w/ @Stevecase , @FrancisSuarez + @EducationNut about using Miami’s rise as a national #tech hub. In partnership w/ @eMergeAmericas . Watch here + tweet questions with #knightlive #MiamiTech

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3 years

Facebook's Oversight Board is a sort of "Supreme Court" to deal w/ matters of speech on the platform. @Klonick , a #knightresearch network law/ #tech expert, examines the board's role + how it handles complex issues around #freespeech . via @NewYorker

Inside the Making of Facebook’s Supreme Court

The company has created a board that can overrule even Mark Zuckerberg. Soon it will decide whether to allow Trump back on Facebook.

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@knightfdn

3 years

Congrats to @MelissaKrinzman ! The VC-in-Residence program at @CityofMiami will support @MiamiMayor + our community in continuing to make #Miami a home for #tech and innovation. cc: @FrancisSuarez #MiamiTech #knightcities (THREAD 1/3)

Mayor Francis Suarez

@FrancisSuarez

3 years

Please welcome @MelissaKrinzman as our first-ever VC-in-Residence, a position supported by @knightfdn . Melissa’s work with growth-oriented founders, investors, & community leaders will make her a strong part of our efforts to grow this Miami movement.

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@knightfdn

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All policy is increasingly “tech” policy, and government requires new expertise to understand how technology is reshaping society. @congressfellows #knightcomm

Bringing technology expertise to Congress, when they need it most

Travis Moore is the founder and director of TechCongress, a nonpartisan initiative incubated at New America that places technology fellows…

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PHOTO: New #PressForward Director Dale Anglin recognized at #KMF24 by @jpalfrey and @mwadsworth .

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8 years

"Diversity is a fact, #inclusion is a practice and equity is the goal,” says @TonyaMosley #comnet16

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NEW: A Knight + @citiesforpeople study found equitable #publicspaces are essential to building resilient cities that can break down systemic racial inequities + connect people. @evettewashere + @lillyweinberg share more: (THREAD 1/4)

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7 years

. @brianstelter on combating #fakenews : We have to verify & debunk this content...for the audience who does want to know #kfcivichall

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6 years

@Graphika_Inc 8/ The spread of disinformation is not limited to one political party: A substantial amount of misinformation was spread by both Republican- and Democratic-identified accounts.