Civic Engagement

23 Feb 2021

Preview of the Knight Media Forum: Polarization in America - A Webinar Hosted by Media Impact Funders

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 -
12:30pm to 1:30pm
The impact of polarization on American society cannot be overstated. It is increasingly affecting what we do (masks or no masks?), who we listen to (CNN or OANN?), and even how we think (fair or rigged election?). And the division is only deepening.
06 Jan 2021

How can philanthropy invest in a more equitable technology sector? - A Webinar Hosted by Media Impact Funders

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
We invite you to join us for the second program in our three-part series, which will focus on what it will take to design digital public spaces that support and engage all people of diverse backgrounds.
17 Nov 2020

The Impact of Big Tech: What is the Solution? - A Webinar Hosted by Media Impact Funders

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
It’s impossible to live in the digital world without engaging with Big Tech. These behemoth information technology companies—Apple, Google, Facebook, etc.—influence all facets of life, impacting us in ways we are only just starting to understand.
20 Oct 2020

White Nationalism + Voter Suppression: How Online Platforms Disenfranchise Communities of Color - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us to discuss how digital platform accountability and online voter suppression are impacting democracy in a rapidly changing environment, and learn about the strategies advocates are deploying to mitigate the harmful effects on the electorate.
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20 Oct 2020

Will New York Politicians Get to Pick Their Voters? Why Redistricting Matters

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Beyond a full, fair and equitable 2020 census count, redistricting is just as important to our democracy. Join us, along with the New York State Census Equity Fund, and an expert panel to discuss the challenges ahead, and consider opportunities for...
15 Oct 2020

Democracy in Crisis: Will Philanthropy Finally Wake Up?

Thursday, October 15, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:15pm
Less than 2 percent of foundation dollars spent in the past decade have been dedicated to efforts to advance democracy reform. The indifference that this number reflects is astonishing, given the importance of a functioning democracy to almost...
07 Oct 2020

Nevertheless, It Persists: Can Philanthropy Disrupt Sexism?

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Even in a year where we are seeing women of color in increasingly prominent roles, and essential workers -- who are disproportionately women -- have been widely lauded as “heroes,” we continue to witness the intersection of gender and race as...
01 Oct 2020

State and Local Budgets - the Next COVID-19 Battlefront - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Thursday, October 1, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Join this webinar to learn more about the state and local fiscal crisis, lessons learned from the Great Recession, key principles for an equitable response, and how state and local advocates are gearing up for the budget battles to come.
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