Nominations now open for 2021 Terkel Awards
Nominations have been officially re-opened for the 26th Annual Studs Terkel Community Media Awards, and will be open through March 31.
Help us prepare for better days ahead
Reflecting on a year of firsts
Announcing: State of the Public Narrative Address
Join us for the first-ever State of the Public Narrative Address on Saturday, February 20, 2021!
Pandemic prompts more changes at Public Narrative
Public Narrative announces the expansion of its Board of Directors, reflecting a new alignment towards narrative change.
Nov. 19: Changing Narratives in Media with MBK Chicago (Online Event)
Join us at 5:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 19th for our narrative change kick-off event with MBK Chicago!
Public Narrative moving out of Columbia College
After 27 years at Columbia, Public Narrative is going remote.
Voices of Our Time: Laura Washington
Throughout her career, Chicago journalist Laura Washington sees her specialty as covering racial and social justice—but when she started out, that was often seen as a form of advocacy. “And when people would say that to me back then, I would say, why wouldn’t anyone care about racial justice? Why does that make you biased or unfair, because you’re working toward fairness? And now I don’t think people see it that way anymore.”
Editorial: The power of change lives under your roof
As Election Day approaches, one family is focusing on the civic engagement process, not the politics.
Watch the Celebration of Change
Didn't make it to our Celebration of Change Sept. 24? You can now watch a replay anytime on YouTube via CAN-TV.
New details for our Celebration of Change Sept. 24
Change and reconciliation cannot wait. Click for new details for our upcoming Celebration of Change online.