By Jacob Caggiano There was a hint of trepidation on the planning call when we found out we would have to compete with a concurrent session at ASNE-APME 2014 called “How to Succeed at Mobile Before It’s Too Late.” We were not entirely sure if the crowd would choose ambition over pragmatism. We ended up with … Continue reading Enthusiasm at ASNE-APME 2014 to grow audience through engaging communities
Category: Unite Rochester – Democrat & Chronicle (Rochester, NY)
United leaders key for news organizations’ community engagement efforts
By Jennifer Neutel Editor, publisher and editorial page editor need to be on same page: James Lawrence The Democrat and Chronicle’s editorial page editor James Lawrence says the entire Unite Rochester effort is a “huge opportunity” for the newspaper to create change.Starting his journalism career in the 1970s, Lawrence says similar to a lot of … Continue reading United leaders key for news organizations’ community engagement efforts
Newspaper series brings sensitivities to light
Handling sensitive content, navigating new relationships among challenges Unite Rochester ran a couple of stories in June around a flashpoint issue: people part of a Bhutanese and Nepalese refugee community feeling targeted and preyed on by African-Americans expressed mounting anger that was about to hit a breaking point. The refugees had been reluctant to go … Continue reading Newspaper series brings sensitivities to light
Editorial ‘listening tours’ engage community in creating change
By Jennifer Neutel ‘I don’t know if we can ever declare victory, but the train has left the station’ When the editorial board at the Democrat and Chronicle embarked on hosting “listening tours” — encouraging readers to attend various meetings and discuss community issues related to race and poverty — initially only a handful of … Continue reading Editorial ‘listening tours’ engage community in creating change
Editor enjoys stepping out of comfort zone, into community conversations
By Jennifer Neutel This time, race conversations ‘headed somewhere’ Early in the Unite Rochester effort Dick Moss discovered how sensitive the topic of race can be. Moss wrote a blog for the site sharing anecdotes from people of color about incidents they experienced as discrimination. He thought he was asking for understanding among people, yet the … Continue reading Editor enjoys stepping out of comfort zone, into community conversations
Newspaper and coalition bringing information, energy to racial equity
By Jennifer Neutel ‘We are having the kinds of conversations that we dreamed of having’ When Kate Bennett was on the golf course last week, a woman asked what she can do to help Rochester’s effort to create awareness and positive dialogue around racial inequity. “Not a day goes by when I’m not talking about … Continue reading Newspaper and coalition bringing information, energy to racial equity
Rochester news organization builds inclusive conversation on race
By Jennifer Neutel ‘They aren’t just speaking with the bully pulpit of the editorial page,’ says community partner The Democrat and Chronicle’s current exploration into racial issues in Rochester, N.Y. is strengthened by the organization’s dedication to diversity and inclusion in its own newsroom and hiring, says Jennifer Leonard. Leonard is president and CEO of the … Continue reading Rochester news organization builds inclusive conversation on race
Multi-platform news effort an ‘extraordinary commitment to the community’
By Jennifer Neutel Community partner applauds newspaper for going beyond traditional reporting When Jennifer Leonard talks about her first contribution for the Unite Rochester website launch her voice is filled with emotion recalling a reader’s comment. Leonard’s blog started by sharing the story often referred to in history classes: that America is a land built … Continue reading Multi-platform news effort an ‘extraordinary commitment to the community’
Newspaper’s community-wide race conversations opening up dialogue
By Jennifer Neutel Community partner applauds news organization for ‘stepping out’ The YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County’s work on eliminating racism and empowering women is boosted by being a community partner of Unite Rochester, says Jean Carroll, the association’s president and CEO. The association is “absolutely thrilled” to be in conversation with people on … Continue reading Newspaper’s community-wide race conversations opening up dialogue
Unite Rochester seeks to effect positive change
By Jennifer Neutel News organization engaging residents, raising awareness of racial inequities A “Listening Tour” on racial inequity hosted by the Democrat and Chronicle’s editorial board has engaged more than 150 community members and political leaders, and is beginning to lead to direct changes in the community. In one instance, a town supervisor said he … Continue reading Unite Rochester seeks to effect positive change