Chicago Nonprofits Launch the Chicago Media Guide & Chicago Independent Media Directory

Public Narrative relaunched the Chicago Media Guide. In partnership with Public Narrative, the Chicago Independent Media Alliance (CIMA) officially launched the Chicago Independent Media Directory.…

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RELEASE: Public Narrative Announces Winners of the 2023 Uplifting Voices and Ripple Effect Awards, Finalists for the People’s Choice Award for the 28th Annual Community Media Awards

CHICAGO, Ill. — Public Narrative is excited to announce additional winners and finalists of the 28th Annual Community Media Awards. Following the announcement of the…

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Meet Your Narrative Change Community: Amethyst J. Davis, Harvey World Herald

Amethyst J. Davis is the founder of the only traditional newsroom in Harvey, Illinois. Read her journey and how she uses her power to uplift voices in her hometown.

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Meet Your Narrative Change Community: Chima “Naira” Ikoro, South Side Weekly

As a high school student, Chima "Naira" Ikoro felt journalism wasn't her calling, or so she thought.

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Video and Photos: The Story of Us — A Public Forum

On Monday, Mar. 27, 2023, Public Narrative, in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust, hosted “The Story of Us: A Public Forum,” which was a…

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RELEASE: Public Narrative Announces Winners of the 2023 Studs Terkel Community Media Award, Extends Deadline for Ripple Effect & New “People’s Choice” Award Categories

Learn who the 2023 Studs Terkel Winners are and how to register for the 28th Annual Community Media Awards.

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Video and Photos: Unpacking Narratives — Black, Male and Under Scrutiny

Public Narrative hosted its first Unpacking Narratives event featuring its inaugural theme, "Black, Male and Under Scrutiny" discussed by Butler College Prep student Blair Jackson and City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran.

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Meet Your Narrative Change Community: Sylvia Snowden, CAN TV

The CAN TV anchor shares her journey into journalism and what care in the work can look like.

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Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Award Public Narrative a 2023 Community Grant

NIKE, Inc. Names Public Narrative as one of its 2023 Black Community Commitment Grantees.

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Meet Your Narrative Change Community: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, WBEZ

A self-claimed "adoptee" of the city, meet WBEZ reporter and long-time Chicago resident Esther Yoon-Ji Kang.

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