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DESCRIPTION: Inspired by PEN America’s recent report on the state of local news in the United States, and a case study written by Martina Guzmán, join the ACS Michigan Chapter and PEN America for a conversation about the media ecosystem in Detroit and exploring the relationship between local news, community, and race.\nLocal news is in a state of crisis. For over a decade, there has been a steady succession of local outlets closing down, reporters being laid off, production schedules cut, and resources tightened. As a result, thousands of communities across the country have less access to critical information on governance, elections, education, health, and numerous issues specific to their cities, towns, and neighborhoods. This crisis both exacerbates and is exacerbated by systemic inequities in the U.S. media landscape. Many of the communities that have traditionally been underserved by local media are those most affected by its decline. Just 2 percent of newspaper publishers are black. And 77 percent of all newsroom employees are non-Hispanic white (compared with 65 percent of all U.S. workers), and 61 percent are men (compared with 53 percent of all U.S. workers).\nThe event will feature an opening keynote by Martina Guzmán, and will be followed by a conversation with local journalists, including Sarah Alvarez and Curt Guyette.\nFeaturing:\nSarah Alvarez, Founder & Director, Outlier Media\nCurt Guyette, Editor At Large, The ACLU of Michigan \nMartina Guzmán, Damon J. Keith Race and Justice Journalism Fellow, Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, Wayne State University\n\nThe event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided.\n\nParking details can be found here, though be prepared to pay by credit card, for the following rates: Lot 32 is $9.50 and Structure 1 is $8.50.\n\n\nAs the nation’s leading progressive legal organization, ACS is committed to ensuring that all aspects of our events are accessible and enjoyable for all. If you require any accommodations, please contact us at LCemails@acslaw.org.\n\n\nFor details, click here: https://getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/events/event/480
SUMMARY:ACS Michigan: Local News in Detroit: Race, Distrust, and Disconnection
ORGANIZER;CN=American Constitution Society:MAILTO:info@acslaw.org
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LOCATION: 471 West Palmer Street, Detroit, MI, 48202
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