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Want to include younger voices in your coverage? Check out the latest installment of “Politics IRL,” by GBH! The series continues to showcase Gen Z voices through political discussions. buff.ly/3Wnzjsw

“Go outside your comfort zone. Intentionally try to connect with people who may not already listen to you or may be skeptical of news orgs in general.” — Scott Blanchard, WITF news, America Amplified 3.0

Since 2017, KUNR Public Radio’s partnership with a bilingual student newsroom at the The Reynolds School has allowed them to better serve Spanish-speaking and Latino communities in Northern Nevada and Eastern California. #AmericaAmplified. buff.ly/3RXCFQj

Why America Amplified? Hear from public media stations working with the #AmericaAmplified team about how the tools, training, and support have helped them organize community engagement efforts and better serve their audiences.

.City Bureau and Invisible Institute's Pulitzer-winning "Missing in Chicago" project uncovered police misconduct in cases of missing Black women and girls. By prioritizing community engagement, they built trust and told impactful stories. buff.ly/3WdZyAm

“If we take the time to care about people, we can transform whole communities. You never know how you can change someone’s life by showing [them] that you care.” – Rehema Ellis, NBC News

.GBH's "Politics IRL,'' is making an impact by showcasing Gen Z voices in political discussions. The series pairs young voters who have differing political views and asks them to explore key issues for the 2024 election. buff.ly/4ePJZYc

Want to elevate your newsroom retreat or journalism summit? Our #AmericaAmplified fly-in this spring showed that by aligning event design with participant needs and setting clear goals, we fostered meaningful conversations and actionable outcomes. buff.ly/3SFWkor

Thinking about creating a voter guide for judicial elections? Judges have a big impact, but voters often lack info. Help bridge the gap and empower your community by learning about the court system, researching candidates, and consulting experts. buff.ly/3WLy0Ug

Every good heist movie starts with a mastermind putting together a crew. Most newsrooms aren’t attempting to pull a heist (we assume), but when the goal is producing community-engaged journalism, it’s just as important to think about who's on your team. buff.ly/4ckFkuA

Want to know what’s on voters' minds? Public media stations nationwide have gathered a range of responses on the issues that matter most, revealing what’s truly important to people as the election approaches. buff.ly/4fu5ZIs

Soap gets laundry done, conversations get democracy going! This year, WNYC 🎙 launched a project called “Suds and Civics” where they visit 8 different laundromats across the NYC metro to talk #civics #politics #inflation and other issues. Learn more: buff.ly/46ViQiT

.WITF news is gearing up for the 2024 election by prioritizing mental health and open dialogue. Their Director of Journalism launched an internal listening campaign to reflect on 2020, leading to a resource guide focused on resilience and self-care. buff.ly/3X6cXwd

Looking to get management on board with engagement journalism? Show how it supports their goals and enhances storytelling and trust. Start with a small pilot, track the results, and adjust as needed. buff.ly/4dxmUYW

In April, #AmericaAmplified convened our first in-person gathering of reps from #publicmedia stations participating in our #Election2024 initiative. Now, we have some tips for anyone wanting to host a dynamic, community-building event! Learn more here: buff.ly/46V8G1C

When WNIJ's Jenna Dooley envisioned #FamiliaFest, she was driven by a clear goal: to deepen the station’s connection with the Spanish-speaking community in Illinois' #DeKalbCounty. Learn how they combined food, family and soccer for their event! buff.ly/4cyKvr9

It’s vital to know what tools are out there to help know what’s real and fake in the media. That goes for not only English-speakers, but also Spanish-speakers too. So who is doing this work to sort out fact from fiction? Enter the team at Factchequeado buff.ly/471VhFm

Putting a crew together to tackle #communityengagement work? Do we have a guide for Learn more about the common community engagement roles out there: buff.ly/4ckFkuA #journalism #howto #newsroom #hiring

Our partner WITF news has been using #communityengagement practices to reach a large #conservative area they cover in #Pennsylvania. Recently WITF's Scott Blanchard was interviewed by The Christian Science Monitor's Christa Case Bryant about those efforts. Read more here: buff.ly/3TgC5h9