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Kathy Im

@KathyIm2

Director, Journalism and Media, MacArthur Foundation

Joined February 2019
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Kathy Im Reposted

Today, #PressForward announced a major expansion of its local chapters - growing the number of Locals to 17 across the country! These chapters build support for local news and are an integral part of our movement to strengthen communities. pressforward.news/locals/

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Kathy Im Reposted

🚨 HAPPENING TODAY! Hear our President @jpalfrey discuss how #PressForward has dramatically grown the scope of journalism philanthropy at the @knightfdn Media Forum today at 9:00am ET! Join the livestream: kng.ht/49moBqb


Today is the day! It's been my honor to build Press Forward and the Local News program @macfound with @jpalfrey and Kristen Mack, but now I hand over the lead to Silvia Rivera and return to my "day" job leading the Journalism and Media (JAM) team. Welcome Silvia!

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MacArthur's JAM team is out and about @sundancefest supporting our grantees working to create more just and inclusive narratives through film.

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Go see this!

Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, @ORIGINTheMovie explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all. We're proud to be supporters of this incredible film! Get tickets ⬇️ originfilm.com/tickets/

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Recruiting is hard, but we had terrific partners @url_media who understood our values, culture, and goals, and found excellent candidates for us. Thank you to @leonorayala76 and @Sonali_Kohli

Delighted to announce Silvia Rivera, previously with Listening Post Collective and Chicago Public Media, as the new Director for Local News @macfound, leading this new portfolio and representing MacArthur in Press Forward. Let's welcome her!

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Delighted to announce Silvia Rivera, previously with Listening Post Collective and Chicago Public Media, as the new Director for Local News @macfound, leading this new portfolio and representing MacArthur in Press Forward. Let's welcome her!

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Simply thrilled to announce that the fabulous and talented @dianaluwho will be coming to @macfound as Senior Program Officer for Journalism and Media (JAM). Yoo-hoo!

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I'll be talking about the ethical storytelling @macfound supports and in conversation with @nissarhee! Hope to see some Chicago folks on March 15th.

The Simmons Center for Global Chicago would like to invite you to our Community Symposium about Ethics and Impact of Storytelling In Global Engagement. Please see the link more information about the event! eventbrite.com/e/ethics-and-i…

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Spending quality time with these fabulous ladies of journalism philanthropy @kbmiami @gteresa @lollybowean @contextmessage and Kristen Mack on the eve of #KMF2023.

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"Many of us are working hard to meet the moment with the level of resources and ambition that is required."

"It is an opportune time to rethink how we support access to the news at the local, state, and regional levels."#LocalNews MacArthur Pres @jpalfrey on the #LocalNewsRoadMap @Chalkbeat @city_bureau @freepress @lenfestinst macfound.org/press/perspect…



Yes! @carrielozano will bring so much wisdom and a discerning eye to the jury; and we are so lucky to have @JSeigenthaler, a total pro and gentleman, as chair!

Peabody is thrilled to welcome the award-winning Carrie Lozano (@carrielozano) to our esteemed Board of Jurors and salute the acclaimed John Seigenthaler (@JSeigenthaler) as the Board’s chair! 🏆 🤩 Learn more about our story here: peabodyawards.com/our-story/ #PeabodyAwards

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It was a hard day to put on a celebratory panel @sundancefest but within this beautiful space and community created by @taaf @3admedia @goldhouseco @sunrisecollective.us and Panda Express, we found our voices and reaffirmed our callings. @macfound

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Thank you @taaforg and the Sunrise Collective for this convening space @sundancefest -- @macfound's JAM program is thrilled to partner with you on Sunday's program featuring Asian American storytellers!

Learn more about the inaugural Sunrise Collective activation at Sundance Film Festival this year. TAAF's CEO @normanlschen, @danieldaekim, @BingChen spoke to @KPCWRadio! kpcw.org/sundance-film-…



Excited to introduce this panel of exceptional creatives, with the talented @IAmAmnaNawaz as our moderator.

Planning to attend @SundanceFest? Join our Jan. 22 panel discussion about telling authentic and under-represented stories about the Asian American Experience we’re hosting in partnership with @taaforg @sunriseco_us and @PandaExpress RSVP: aapistorytellers.eventbrite.com



Kathy Im Reposted

The U.S. Senate confirmed late last night the nominations of Kathy K. Im and Diane Kaplan and the renomination of Rubydee Calvert to the board of directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). cpb.org/pressroom/US-S…

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Join us for an important TAAF Talk on diversity and equity in media. Watch at: bit.ly/TAAFTALKSDAEIM


A few key people are missing but this is the @macfound JAM team. I am so lucky to work with these folks everyday. @jhumke @contextmessage

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Congratulations to @IAmAmnaNawaz and her new coanchor @GeoffRBennett! This is an exciting and important transition in public media!

I'm honored, grateful, and excited for what's ahead. pbs.org/newshour/press…



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