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Knight Foundation supports informed and engaged communities, which are essential for a more effective democracy. We invest in journalism, the arts and cities.
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A standout KMF25 session with Jameel Jaffer on the state of civic institutions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Panelist @vu_chancellor: “I started July 1, 2020, thinking that would be my biggest challenge—not quite. Being a university president is a great job, and right now, it


Jay Graber, CEO of @Bluesky joined Maribel Pérez Wadsworth on the #KMF25 stage for a timely conversation on the social network’s rapid growth, unique algorithm and how journalists can leverage it effectively. Watch the full conversation here: kf.org/419MKgK

"There are some debts in life you can never pay back, so you pay them forward." — Vivek Murthy At Knight Foundation’s #KMF25, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy reflected on the debt to his immigrant parents — a powerful reminder that gratitude isn’t just felt, it’s acted upon.


How can we harness artificial intelligence to transform America’s cities for the better? Stephen Goldsmith led a conversation with dj patil & Mayor Matt Mahan on how AI can break barriers & enhance government services.


“Three essential elements that fuel our well being: relationships, service and purpose.” Vivek Murthy Watch the full KMF25 session here: kf.org/3Xc9pYC

I’m so honored to have been a speaker at this year’s Knight Media Forum. I had the pleasure of sharing my story as a Cuban-American navigating hardships in Miami while discovering the world of journalism. 📸:Knight Foundation



Kudos to Akron where the Summit Lake NorthShore Park groundbreaking last week was front page news! Helmed by Akron Civic Commons inc. convener Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition and Kyle Kutuchief of Knight Foundation, the park is part of the $12 mil revitalization of Summit Lake: beaconjournal.com/videos/news/20…


Thinking of applying to KECC? ✅18-35 ✅Live in the U.S. ✅Project in one of the 8 Knight Cities (Akron, Charlotte, Detroit, Macon, Miami, Philadelphia, San Jose, or St. Paul) We want your bold ideas!💡 Apply by May 28th, 2025 ➡️ emergingcitychampions.org/apply/ Knight Foundation


🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! Want to learn more about Knight Emerging City Champions or have some burning questions about the application process? Register for the upcoming info session on May 8 at 1:00PM EDT: ow.ly/vOP850VKNpO Knight Foundation



🚨 1 DAY LEFT! Last chance to apply for the 2025 #KECC program. Late entries won’t be accepted! Get: 💰 $5K seed + $500 tech 🤝 Peer network 📍 3-day Toronto studio Apply by TOMORROW at 11:59 PM EDT: emergingcitychampions.org/apply/ Knight Foundation
