In recent years, there has been a push to reimagine how to tell the stories of Black and Indigenous communities and communities of color impacted by racial injustices. However, the structures of mainstream media continue to exclude their voices. In response, journalists and storytellers in Black and Indigenous communities and communities of color have empowered themselves to share their narratives and amplify the voices of those who have been historically left out. They offer us stories that inspire, inform and mobilize us all.
SVCF supports organizations whose leaders are Black, Indigenous or people of color who sit at the intersection of journalism and civic engagement and center racial equity and social justice as core values and practices.
SVCF’s Local Journalism Fund: Community Action Grants Program aims to address the gaps in news and information in underserved communities by supporting coverage of hyper-local issues. In this focus area, grants prioritize local nonprofits working on accurate and inspiring community stories designed to inform, engage and activate residents to strengthen our democracy.