Diversity

When the Press Badge Doesn't Protect You [1]

The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker reports more than 430 aggressions against reporters during these protests. This online SPJ program, 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET, will offer firsthand accounts of attacks as well as commentary on such incidents.

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Activism [4]

Diversity [5]

Journalism & Media [6]

Laws & Regulations [7]

IJNR Virtual Workshop: Environmental Racism and Journalism [8]

This free Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources online workshop for journalists will focus on environmental issues, race and reporting, using Houston and other cities as case studies to explore larger systemic issues prevalent throughout the US. Registration opens Jul 1 to the first 25 registrants.

Workshops and Fellowships [9]

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Activism [4]

Diversity [5]

Journalism & Media [6]

Group Targeting Environmental Racism Relaunches Amid Virus Disparities [10]

"The National Black Environmental Justice Network (NBEJN), which aims to fight environmental inequality and racism, is relaunching amid the disproportionate impact that the coronavirus has had on African Americans."

Chemicals [11]

Diversity [5]

Environmental Health [12]

Environmental Justice [13]

Environmental Politics [14]

Laws & Regulations [7]

Public [3]

National (U.S.) [15]

Source: The Hill [16], 06/16/2020

Read more about Group Targeting Environmental Racism Relaunches Amid Virus Disparities [10]

Climate Coverage and Racial Justice [17]

Attention Journalists! Join Covering Climate Now at 5:00 p.m. ET for a “Talking Shop” webinar on how newsrooms can incorporate racial and environmental justice framing in their coverage of the climate crisis and its solutions. The session is by and for journalists; CCNow membership is not required.

Professional Meetings [18]

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Climate Change [19]

Diversity [5]

Environmental Justice [13]

SEJ Stands With Journalists of Color Speaking Out About Systemic Racism [20]

The Society of Environmental Journalists stands with journalists of color who are shedding light on systemic racism, inequities, and discrimination inside and outside of the newsroom. We condemn violence against people who are peacefully protesting police killings of Black people, and violence against journalists reporting on them. We condemn the silencing of Black voices in any newsroom, as well as voices from other underrepresented communities.

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Diversity [5]

Journalism & Media [6]

People & Population [21]

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Read more about SEJ Stands With Journalists of Color Speaking Out About Systemic Racism [20]

Building Community Resilience: Climate Action and Equity [22]

Join Simon Fraser University's Adaptation to Climate Change Team (ACT) for an insightful discussion with Dr. Edward Cameron about climate justice and equity in a post COVID-19 world. 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET.

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Climate Change [19]

Diversity [5]

Environmental Justice [13]

People & Population [21]

Planning & Growth [23]

Stories from the Frontlines: Journalists and Protests with CNN's Brian Stelter [24]

Join CNN Reliable Sources host Brian Stelter as he talks with journalists covering the protests over the death of George Floyd. Why have journalists faced such unprecedented harassment, intimidation and detainment during this fast-moving story? How can they protect themselves and get the access they need to keep their communities informed going forward? An SPJ Live Online Session, 12:00 p.m. ET.

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Activism [4]

Diversity [5]

Environmental Justice [13]

Government [25]

Journalism & Media [6]

People & Population [21]

After the Pandemic: Health Care in Crisis [26]

The pandemic has laid bare the poor condition of health systems around the world and shows that health care as a human right remains elusive for many people. The current health crisis is severely affecting low-income communities and people of color. And that won’t end when the pandemic does – the health impacts of climate change will keep those challenges alive. What steps must be taken now to protect those most vulnerable? A discussion for journalists. 11:00 a.m. ET; registration required.

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Air [27]

Climate Change [19]

Disasters [28]

Diversity [5]

Environmental Health [12]

Health [29]

People & Population [21]

DEADLINE: IJNR Grants for Reporting on Marine Indigenous Protected Areas in Canada [30]

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources will provide grants up to $15,000 USD for reporting projects on Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Canada, with a particular focus on marine areas. Open to all journalists; projects led by or including Indigenous journalists are strongly encouraged. Deadline is Mar 29, 2024.

Awards and Grants [31]

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Diversity [5]

Environmental Health [12]

Fish & Fisheries [32]

Journalism & Media [6]

Natural Resources [33]

People & Population [21]

Water & Oceans [34]

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Canada [35]

DEADLINE: CENTER Photo/Art Awards and Grants [36]

CENTER annually offers awards and grants to photographers and artists around the world for project funding, exhibition in Santa Fe and professional development via the premier juried portfolio review event, the Review Santa Fe Photo Festival. Deadline: Mar 15, 2025.

Awards and Grants [31]

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Diversity [5]

Journalism & Media [6]

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National (U.S.) [15]

Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [37]