Jul 14th 2022
In In The News
Stability and Support for Southeast Michigan Nonprofits
This story originally appeared in the 2022 Yearbook Strong nonprofits are the backbone of strong communities. When nonprofits have capable leadership and a stable financial outlook, they have the power...
Jun 7th 2022
Six local journalism projects receive over $200,000 in grants from the Community Foundation’s Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Ford Foundation have given $1.3 million to journalism projects in southeast Michigan. The Community Foundation for...
Apr 27th 2022
In Press Release
Community Foundation grants over $200,000 to local journalism from the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has announced that seven journalism projects will share a total of over $200,000 from the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund. The 2021 grants total $211,850...
May 18th 2021
In Press Release
Expanding Opportunities for Journalists of Color and Strengthening the Diversity of Local Newsrooms
This story was originally published in our Spring 2021 REPORT Newsletter. The Community Foundation has continued to support innovative projects designed to advance racial equity, especially for young students, over...
Mar 17th 2021
Detroit Equity Action Lab’s Race and Justice Reporting Initiative Provides Outlets and Mentorship for Journalists of Color
No matter where they work, good journalists aim to deliver fact-based, unbiased stories about the communities they serve. But despite the industry’s efforts, journalism has a glaring bias of its...
Sep 28th 2020
Journalism Grants Bring Diverse Voices and Storytelling to Detroit and Southeast Michigan
Updates from the 2020 Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund Grantees The Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund is increasing the quality, outcomes and reach of journalism in the region, with an emphasis on...
Sep 23rd 2020
Information: Creating a More Knowledgeable, Engaged, and Equitable Community
This story originally appeared in our 2020 Yearbook In recent years, amidst emerging digital trends, threats of fake news, and shifting immigration policies, creating an informed citizenry has grown more...
Jul 20th 2020
In REPORT Newsletter,Yearbook
BridgeDetroit, A New Digital Media Offshoot, ‘Reflects The City’s Population’ Deadline Detroit
Read the article in Deadline Detroit In support of accessible journalism that reflects the population it serves, BridgeDetroit was launched this week as a sister publication of Bridge Magazine. Founded...
May 20th 2020
In In The News
New grants supporting local journalism projects and outlets
In year three of the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund, a partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan,...
Apr 21st 2020
In General