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*El Chicano 06/06/24

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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 61, NO. 26

June 06, 2024

IECF Combatting Inland Empire News Deserts with Launch of Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund Collaborative By Manny Sandoval

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n a groundbreaking move poised to revolutionize the media and journalism landscape of the Inland Empire, leaders from local community news organizations gathered at ESRi to announce the launch of the Journalism Innovation Hub+ Fund. This initiative, established in 2022 through the Inland Empire Community Foundation, aims to support local and regional journalism, fostering a sustainable and reliable news ecosystem in the face of rampant disinformation and the decline of local news outlets. The kickoff event featured prominent figures from various news organizations, including Inland Empire Community News, KVCR Public Media, Black Voice News, and Frontline Observer, among others. The highlight of the event was a keynote address by Paulette Brown-Hinds, PhD, Chair of the Journalism Innovation Hub+ Fund and Publisher of Black Voice News.

“Both media and philanthropy play a crucial role in advancing a multi-racial democracy and serving the public good. I’ve been particularly excited by philanthropy’s response to the crisis in local news media,” Brown-Hinds said. “As a fund, we are focused on the future, committed to building a stronger news ecosystem by thinking creatively about improving the civic health of our region through community engagement and solutions reporting on vital conditions for thriving communities.” The Journalism Innovation Hub+ Fund is designed to support innovations in community news, expand reporting on essential conditions, and invest in sustainable models for local news and civic information. The initiative aims to combine philanthropic efforts to enhance impact, connect donors and funders committed to amplifying community voices, and foster more active, informed communities. The fund’s establishment comes at a critical time. Since the explosion of the pandemic Journalism cont. on next pg.

New Waterslides Now Open at Glen Helen Regional Park

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(Left to right) IECF Journalism Innovation Hub+Fund Chair Paulette Brown-Hinds and Iconic American Journalist Dean Baquet sharing insight into the crisis on the state of local journalism.

Making Hope Happen Raises $500K for Critical Scholarships, Ensuring IE Students Can Attend College & Afford to Eat

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Inland Empire Community FREE ‘Out in the I.E.’ Newspapers Pop-Up Exhibit in Office: (909) 381-9898 Riverside, Celebrating Editorial: iecn1@mac.com Pride Month June 3-13 Advertising: sales@iecn.com Legals : iecnlegals@hotmail.com

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The San Bernardino High School Cardinal Court, some of which are scholarship recipients.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers

By Manny Sandoval

Office: (909) 381-9898 Editorial: iecn1@mac.com Advertising: iecn1@mac.com Legals: iecnlegals@gmail.com

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ast month, the Making Hope Happen Foundation celebrated a record-breaking Annual Gala, "Springtime in Paris," emphasizing the profound need for comprehensive scholarships in the community. This year's event,

marked by increased sponsorship and emotional testimonies, highlighted the transformative impact of these scholarships on students' lives.

Hope Happen Foundation. “Sponsorships increased by 46 percent, directly supporting scholarships and other essential programs.”

“We were thrilled by the turnout and the funds raised,” said Erin Brinker, Vice President of Development for the Making

The gala awarded 123 scholarships, each valued at $3,000, complemented by paid Scholarships cont. on next pg.


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