Infinite Patterns, a kaleidoscope podcast, aims to demystify the building of a sustainable, thriving newsroom. Like with most puzzles, when everyone takes a corner, the picture comes into focus a lot faster. So, the Racial Equity in Journalism (REJ) Fund at Borealis Philanthropy collaborated with partners at ZEAL, a worker-owned creative arts studio alliance, and dozens of our grantee partners, a diverse group of media makers, to share their newsroom’s questions, expertise, learnings, and dr ...
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In episode 6, we’re diving into an area that is both incredibly timely and critically important: the evolving landscape of journalism and its role in representing the diverse voices that make up the fabric of our society. Tia Oso, Principal at the ZEAL Cooperative, spoke to three publishers dedicated to disrupting the flat and authoritative (re: lo…
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Amplifying Marginalized Perspectives in Journalism
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58:31This week, we’re excited to share Episode 5, where we delve into amplifying marginalized perspectives in journalism. As we approach the final episode of Season 1, now is the perfect time to catch up on all the insightful conversations from this season. You can find us on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform! In this episode, we’re joined by tw…
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For the fourth episode of Season 1 of Infinite Patterns, we have the privilege of speaking with DeAnna Tisdale Johnson, the publisher of the Jackson Advocate. This week, she and Ty White, principal at ZEAL Cooperative and host of the podcast, dove into one of local journalism’s primary charges - addressing social determinants of health. Social dete…
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The Future of Journalism: Navigating Ethical Challenges in a Digital Age
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1:18:57This week on Infinite Patterns: a Kaleidoscope podcast, our host, Ty White, invited media titans Cayden Mak of Convergence Magazine and Collette Watson of Black River Life to the show. In this episode, we explore The Future of Journalism: Navigating Ethical Challenges in a Digital Age. Put simply, how can journalists prioritize truth in a time rule…
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Resisting Exploitative Capitalism: Redefining Media Ownership and Sustainability Outside of Capitalism
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44:30This week’s episode teases out the imposed value system of capitalism, the impact of resistance, and the audacity it takes to do better. Our host, Ty White (ZEAL Co-op) is joined by Ryan Sorrell, Founder of the Kansas City Defender, and James Salanga, Co-Executive Director of The Objective, to discuss media ownership and sustainability outside of t…
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Reparative Journalism: Healing Narratives for Social Justice
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1:00:33Constant cycles of interruption, degradation, and gentrification have, in many cases, eroded common narratives about communities of color, impacting the way native residents see their city and themselves. The story that one must leave to “be something” is a footnote to every dream. Many of us found our way to journalism through the understanding th…
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Infinite Patterns: Where Storytellers Tell All
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1:11Infinite Patterns, a kaleidoscope podcast, aims to demystify the building of a sustainable, thriving newsroom. Like with most puzzles, when everyone takes a corner, the picture comes into focus a lot faster. So, the Racial Equity in Journalism (REJ) Fund at Borealis Philanthropy collaborated with partners at ZEAL, a worker-owned creative arts studi…
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