In our opening plenary, we heard from the voices propelling us into the future of journalism. Guided by Kai Wright, the esteemed journalist and host of WNYC Studios national live radio program and podcast Notes from America with Kai Wright, we heard from a few bright minds from several journalism schools—an undergraduate, a graduate student, and a journalism fellow—each poised to share their unique insights and visions.
Speakers:
- Jin Ding, Alumna of the Executive Program in News Innovation & Leadership, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY; CEO, Initium Media
- Lotoya Francis, Graduate student, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
- Lawrence Ukenye, 2023 graduate of Temple University’s undergraduate journalism program; Labor & Employment Reporter, Politico
- Kai Wright, Host & Managing Editor, Notes from America with Kai Wright (moderator)
