Insights and Research for Journalists Covering Public Health, Crime, Safety and Justice in Oakland
September 24, 2024
A recap and more resources from our journalist's convening, co-presented with Baywell Health and Change Consulting.
Oakland Voices Launches 2024 Community Journalism Academy
September 23, 2024
The 2024 Oakland Voices Community Journalism Academy will amplify the voices of Oakland residents and change the narrative about the Town.
Maynard Family Update: Momo Chang joins Civil Eats as Senior Editor
September 11, 2024
We congratulate former Maynard Institute team member Momo Chang, who joins Civil Eats as their new Senior Editor.
Maynard Family Update: Milestones, accomplishments, anniversaries, and new paths in journalism
September 10, 2024
Join us in celebrating the Maynard alumni, faculty, and extended family and their accomplishments and awards in journalism excellence.
Training Highlights and Resources: Data for Journalists Covering Climate Change and Gun Violence
August 13, 2024
A recap and more resources from our training, co-presented with Society of Environmental Journalists, on Heat Related Gun Violence.
More Maynard Fellowship Faculty Highlights
July 8, 2024
The 2024 Maynard 200 Fellowship faculty and sessions address some of the challenges editors and managers struggle with daily in a newsroom, especially those who have recently transitioned to higher leadership roles.
Take our annual community survey
May 28, 2024
How will your survey input help guide our programming in the future? We can't wait to find out! Take the survey today.
Martin G. Reynolds Honored at 2024 Democracy Fund Grantee Convening
May 22, 2024
Paul Waters honored Martin G. Reynolds at the 2024 Democracy Fund Grantee Convening in Detroit.
Maynard Family Update: Join us in celebrating the milestones of past and present Maynard 200 Fellows
April 25, 2024
Catch up with the past and present Maynard 200 Fellows as they announce exciting career developments, new media projects and awards.
Oakland Voices now accepting applications
April 3, 2024
The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education is now accepting applications for Oakland Voices, a six-month program designed to empower Oakland residents through newswriting, photography, and community storytelling.
Transformational takeaways from Maynard 200 fellows and faculty
March 21, 2024
This recap of the first week of Maynard 200 Fellowship includes new editing and management curriculum highlights shared by faculty and moving testimonials from fellows.
Announcing the Maynard 200 Fellows of 2024
February 29, 2024
We welcome another impressive class of 32 frontline editors and managers. In-person trainings begin March 11 in Fort Worth at TCU's Bob Schieffer College of Communication.
Maynard 200 Faculty & Session Highlights in 2024
February 9, 2024
The 2024 Maynard 200 Fellowship faculty and sessions address some of the challenges editors and managers struggle with daily in a newsroom, especially those who have recently transitioned to higher leadership roles.
Meet the 2024 Maynard 200 Fellowship Executive-in-Residence: Felecia D. Henderson
February 1, 2024
The 2024 Maynard 200 Fellowship addresses the critical role editors and managers play in today’s newsrooms. Apply by Feb 12.
Town Hall and Book Excerpt: Dismantling Systemic Racism in News
January 31, 2024
Read an excerpt of the essay written by the Maynard Institute's Co-Executive Director, Martin G. Reynolds, for the book, Reinventing Journalism to Strengthen Democracy: Insights from Innovators, published by the Kettering Foundation and edited by Paloma Dallas and Paula Ellis....
Maynard Family Update: Remembering William G. Connolly, Jr.
January 17, 2024
We mourn the loss of Bill Connolly, former editor of the New York Times, champion of ethics and faculty member of the Maynard Institute.
Maynard Family Update: Career milestones and media projects from Maynard alums in 2023
December 14, 2023
With alumni from 45 years of training programs for journalists of color, there are always Maynard Family updates to celebrate! Check out the latest as 2023 comes to a close.
Congratulations to the 2023 Maynard 200 Media Entrepreneurship Award Winners
November 8, 2023
The Maynard Institute is proud to award Maynard 200 fellows Ryan Sorrell and Ahmed Hamid for their outstanding achievements in media entrepreneurship.
ASU Shaufler Prize in Journalism Call for Submissions
November 7, 2023
The prize is awarded to the best journalism in the country that advances the understanding of stories and issues related to underserved people in society. Apply by December 6, 2023.
Welcome Back to Maynard 200 Fellows for the Final Week of Sessions
October 19, 2023
On October 23 we welcome back the Maynard 200 Fellowship cohort of 2023 a week of virtual professional development programming presented by industry-leading faculty.
Open Letter to Press Forward: Journalism Affinity Groups Call for Equitable Distribution of Funds
September 19, 2023
Read the letter from the Asian American Journalists Association, the Indigenous Journalists Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Maynard Institute, the Online News Association and OpenNews.
Meet the new Oakland Voices community correspondents of 2023
August 3, 2023
The Maynard Institute's local journalism program Oakland Voices empowers residents to redefine narratives about their community.
Maynard 200 Fellowship Kicks Off by Empowering its Fellows to Effect Change
July 12, 2023
Guest blog writted by Brandy Collins, Oakland Voices correspondent and Maynard 200 Fellow, recaps highlights from the first week of Maynard 200 Fellowship trainings.
Maynard Family Update: Ava M. Macha joins The Guardian US
July 11, 2023
We congratulate former Maynard Institute team member Ava M. Macha who joins The Guardian US as Audience Engagement Editor for Underrepresented Communities.
Bob Schieffer College of Communication Welcomes Maynard 200 Faculty and Fellows
June 23, 2023
Learn more about the 2023 Maynard 200 Fellowship faculty and our generous university host partner.
Announcing the Maynard 200 Fellows of 2023
June 1, 2023
We welcome another impressive class of 49 investigative storytellers, frontline editors and managers, executive leaders and media entreprenuers. In-person Trainings Kick-off in Fort Worth at the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at TCU.
Maynard Family Update: Walter T. Middlebrook Jr. inducted into Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame
May 30, 2023
We congratulate former Maynard Institute graduate and instructor Walter T. Middlebrook Jr. on his induction into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.
Oakland Voices Alums Meet with Award-winning Author and Illustrator Thi Bui
May 16, 2023
Bui imparted powerful lessons for Oakland Voices correspondents about accessible storytelling and navigating cultural institutions that may not value the perspectives of immigrant authors and audiences.
Must Read Book of Essays on Reinventing Journalism to Strenthen Democracy
May 1, 2023
The Maynard Institute Co-Executive Director Martin G. Reynolds is one of the essayists featured in the new book Reinventing Journalism to Strengthen Democracy published by the Kettering Foundation.
POLITICO Journalism Institute announces 10th cohort in partnership with the Maynard Institute
March 15, 2023
The POLITICO Journalism Institute (PJI) announced the 24 college journalists who have been accepted into its 10th cohort in partnership with the Maynard Institute and American University.
Maynard Institute congratulates Shaufler Prize in Journalism winners
March 14, 2023
Congratulations to the latest ASU Cronkite School Shaufler Prize in Journalism Winners.
Apply to the Maynard Institute's community journalism program Oakland Voices
March 13, 2023
Any Oakland resident who is a high school senior or older is eligible to apply to be an Oakland Voices correspondent.
The Gazette and GBH News join pilot program to advance equity in journalism
February 17, 2023
The Maynard Institute selected two news media organizations to receive five months of embedded coaching on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
CONFIRMED: Maynard 200 trainings kick off at TCU this summer
January 30, 2023
The first week of the 2023 Maynard 200 Fellowship will be hosted by Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.
SPJ Foundation and NorCal Chapter Recognize Maynard Institute Staff Evelyn Hsu and Odette Alcazaren-Keeley
November 30, 2022
Read how Maynard Institute staff Evelyn Hsu and Odette Alcazaren-Keeley were recognized for doing important work in the industry.
New Video: Learn why your support ensures the Maynard Institute's mission and legacy
November 18, 2022
Check out this video about the Maynard Institute guaranteed to inspire you to give to our annual fundraising campaign!
Congratulations to the 2022 Maynard 200 Media Entrepreneurship Award Winners
November 15, 2022
The Maynard Institute is proud to award Maynard 200 fellows, Michael Tennant, Nancy Flores and Lisa D. Tinsley, for their outstanding achievements in media entrepreneurship.
New Video: Celebrating Maynard 200 Fellows returning to USC Annenberg this fall
October 13, 2022
We are excited to welcome Maynard 200 fellows back to USC October 25th and share this new video new video about the Maynard 200 Fellowship program kicks off with scenes from the 2022 welcome reception earlier this year.
Why your news organization should apply to the Equity & Belonging Newsroom Transformation Program by October 14
September 29, 2022
Read what consultants have to say about the program and why your news organization should apply.
Maynard Family Update: Roundup of exciting career updates and media projects from Maynard program alumni
September 28, 2022
With alumni from 45 years of training programs for journalists of color, there are always Maynard Family updates to celebrate! Check out the latest from the Summer and Fall of 2022.
Tribute to dearly departed member of the Maynard family, Henry Fuhrmann
September 28, 2022
We mourn the loss of Henry Fuhrmann, former assistant managing editor of the Los Angeles Times, pioneering journalist and faculty member of USC and the Maynard 200 Fellowship program.
Applications open for new program promoting equity and belonging in journalism
September 6, 2022
The Maynard Institute will select two news media organizations to receive five months of embedded coaching on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. DEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications are due Oct. 14, 2022.
Highlights from NABJ-NAHJ 2022 convention session featuring Black women smashing the print media glass ceiling
August 26, 2022
Learn about the positive and negative experiences shared by the first Black, female executive editors at their respective papers.
Program update: New design for Oakland Voices created by Vogue of TDK graffiti crew
June 22, 2022
Oakland Voices needed a visual identity to emphasize the program’s deep East Oakland roots and its long history of amplifying the voices of everyday Oakland residents. The Maynard Institute engaged a legendary street artist Norman "Vogue" Chuck for custom artwork....
Announcing the Maynard 200 Fellows of 2022
May 25, 2022
Fifty seven storytellers, executives, editors, managers and media entrepreneurs comprise largest cohort to date.
PRESS RELEASE: AP, Ida B. Wells Society, Maynard team up on inclusive storytelling
May 18, 2022
The Associated Press, The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting and The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education today announced plans to work together to improve diversity in newsrooms and news reports through journalistic and leadership training and more inclusive...
Join us at the Belonging in the News after party!
April 5, 2022
For the first time ever, Vision25 will host a facilitated post-event dialogue after Belonging in the News with Versha Sharma to dig into discussion topics.
12 fantastic mic drops from the Belonging in the News series
March 30, 2022
In honor of our next Belonging in the News event with Versha Sharma, Editor-in-Chief at Teen Vogue, we’re sharing a compilation of some of our favorite mic drop moments from the past episodes. We promise our guests don’t hold back!...
Martin Reynolds speaks at the unveiling of Chauncey Bailey Way street sign commemorating the late journalist
March 22, 2022
Family, colleagues, and community members gather in downtown Oakland to remember veteran journalist Chauncey Bailey at the intersection where he was assassinated 15 years ago.
CONFIRMED: Maynard 200 trainings kick off at USC Annenberg this summer
March 9, 2022
Maynard 200's first in-person training location is confirmed for USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism in Los Angeles.
Virgil Smith returns as Maynard 200 executive-in-residence for leadership track
March 8, 2022
The Maynard 200 Fellowship program welcomes back Virgil Smith who will head the executive leadership curriculum.
Dickson Louie returns as Maynard 200 executive-in-residence for media entrepreneurship
March 7, 2022
The Maynard 200 Fellowship program welcomes back Dickson Louie, UC Davis Graduate School of Management Lecturer, to lead the media entreprenuership curriculum.
Peabody Award-winning journalist Aaron Glantz returns as Maynard 200 executive-in-residence for investigative storytelling
February 16, 2022
The Maynard Institute is honored to welcome back the decorated investigative journalist as Maynard 200 Faculty.
Maynard Family Alumni: How to receive VIP access to Maynard 200 plenary live stream
February 15, 2022
Alumni who refer an eligible candidate for the 2022 Maynard 200 fellowship program will receive virtual access to plenary sessions.
Maynard Family Update: Oakland Voices Alumna Ayodele Nzinga Featured in The New Yorker Film
February 7, 2022
Poetry by Oakland Voices alumna Ayodele Nzinga featured in a short film on the relationship between Black Americans, the American Dream, and capitalism.
John X. Miller of The Undefeated Joins Maynard 200 Faculty for Frontline Editors and Managers
February 4, 2022
The Maynard Institute is honored to add John X. Miller to the Maynard 200 Faculty.
Oakland Voices Updates: New ‘Black Voices of the Town’ Series Plus Alumni Gathering
February 1, 2022
Check out the latest updates from the Maynard Institute's Oakland Voices community journalism program.
Maynard Family Update: Michael D. Bolden to lead the American Press Institute
January 26, 2022
We congratulate Michael Bolden on his new role as Executive Director and CEO at the American Press Institute.
Congratulations to the 2021 Maynard 200 Media Entrepreneurship Award Winners
December 8, 2021
The Maynard Institute is proud to award Maynard 200 Fellows, Travers Johnson and Annie Guo VanDan, for their outstanding achievements in media entrepreneurship.
Maynard Family Update: Local reporting by Rasheed Shabazz leads to District Attorney charges
December 6, 2021
The 2-part East Bay Express cover series by Oakland Voices Co-director, Rasheed Shabazz, leads to an investigation by the Consumer and Environmental Protection Division of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
Maynard Family Update: Rajeswari Ramanathan selected for inaugural Sundance Institute Producers Intensive
November 9, 2021
We congratulate Maynard 200 fellow Raji Ramanathan on being selected as one of ten filmmakers to participate in the inaugural Sundance Institute Producers Intensive.
Journalism Insights from the Maynard 200 Keynote Fireside Chat with Kevin Merida
November 2, 2021
The 2021 cohort of Maynard 200 fellows gathered for week-long intensive training sessions kicked off with a fireside chat about the journalism profession featuring Kevin Merida, executive editor of the Los Angeles Times and Maynard Institute board member.
Maynard Family Update: Aprill O. Turner Receives Special Honors Award from NABJ
November 1, 2021
The Maynard Institute congratulates board member Aprill O. Turner for being named the Special Honors recipient of the 2021 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Video Greetings from the Maynard 200 Fellows of 2021
October 27, 2021
Watch three brief videos with clips shot on location by the 2021 Maynard 200 fellows to learn how the program has impacted their journeys.
Program Update: Second convening of the Maynard 200 Fellowship kicks off!
October 13, 2021
The Maynard Institute looks forward to welcoming back all 44 of our Maynard 200 2021 Fellowship cohort on Monday, October 25th for their second and final formal training week.
Maynard Family Update: Associated Press announces Amanda Barrett as new VP
October 5, 2021
We congratulate Amanda Barrett as she reflects on how the Maynard Institute programs have impacted her career.
Reckoning with news media's missing white woman syndrome
October 1, 2021
The Maynard Institute is asked to comment on how newsrooms wrestled with the Gabby Petito tragedy and inequitable coverage of non-white missing persons and murder victims.
Maynard Family Update: Oakland Voices correspondent Marabet Morales Sikahall joins Chapter 510
September 30, 2021
As Chapter 510's new Program & Community Manager, Marabet Morales Sikahall shares how the Oakland Voices program helped her become more confident in her community storytelling.
Maynard Institute board member Kevin Merida named executive editor of the L.A. Times
May 4, 2021
Longtime journalist Kevin Merida, who has served on the board of the Maynard Institute since 2014 and participated in the Maynard Institute Summer Program for Minority Journalists in 1979, was named the executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, one...
The Maynard Institute Welcomes the 2021 Maynard 200 Fellows
April 8, 2021
44 Media Professionals to Receive Career Advancement Training and Mentorship by Top Experts to Foster Equity and Belonging in Newsrooms and Beyond
Vision25: 5 ways to get involved in the movement for racial equity in newsrooms
March 2, 2021
The Online News Association, the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and OpenNews are committed to dismantling systemic racism in the journalism industry and transforming news organizations into institutions of belonging.
The Maynard Institute Announces 2021 Maynard 200 Fellowship To Advance Media Professionals Of Color
February 19, 2021
The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education [MIJE], a nonprofit dedicated to making newsrooms look like America, has announced it will hold its signature Maynard 200 fellowship program in 2021.
Maynard Institute Announces Dates for 2021 Program of the Maynard 200 Journalism Fellowship
January 12, 2021
The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education [MIJE] will hold its signature Maynard 200 fellowship program in 2021, starting with a virtual training week April 12-16.
Remembering Chris Cage
December 8, 2020
Richard S. Holden wore many hats in his illustrious life – all of them well. He was an editor extraordinaire. The first memory for most participants in the Maynard Institute’s Editing Program for Minority Journalists is that he had been...
Maynard Institute Seeks Racial Equity, DEI and Restorative Justice Consultants for Newsroom Embed Initiative
December 1, 2020
The Maynard Institute seeks practitioners, consultants and firms that specialize in diversity, racial equity training, organizational transformation to help execute its Equity and Inclusion Transformation Program.
Vision25: Building Racial Equity in Newsrooms
October 1, 2020
Today, we’re announcing Vision25: Building Racial Equity in Newsrooms, a catalyst in a social change movement that seeks to build journalistic institutions where newsrooms are actively anti-racist and collaborative, and journalists of color feel like they truly belong. This movement...
Remembering Richard S. Holden
April 21, 2020
Richard S. Holden wore many hats in his illustrious life – all of them well. He was an editor extraordinaire. The first memory for most participants in the Maynard Institute’s Editing Program for Minority Journalists is that he had been...
Remembering Eugene Kane
April 21, 2020
Eugene Kane, a longtime columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and a graduate of the Maynard Institute’s Summer Program for Minority Journalists, died April 16 at the age of 63. Kane was known for his award-winning column, Raising Kane, in...
Maynard 200, Oakland Voices Fellows and Alumni Participate in Solutions Journalism Webinar on Covering the Outbreak
April 14, 2020
MIJE partnered with Solutions Journalism Network, which presented a webinar on April 3, on covering the COVID-19 pandemic. Fellows and alumni of the Maynard Institute’s Maynard 200 and Oakland Voices programs attended and shared their own coverage of the public...
Maynard Institute and Northwestern University Partner for Maynard 200 Journalism Fellowship in San Francisco
February 18, 2020
The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications announce their partnership for this year’s Maynard 200 journalism fellowship program, aligned in their mission to galvanize diversity in media and to bolster...
Knight Foundation Awards $1.2 million Grant To Maynard Institute To Help Transform American Newsrooms
August 5, 2019
We have some very exciting news to report. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced $1.2 million in new funding for the Maynard Institute for us to develop an in-depth transformation program for news organizations to help...
Converse & Convene
November 5, 2018
With trust in the media still recovering from an all-time low in 2016, the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education convened a group of journalists and other stakeholders Oct. 29 for a candid conversation about their roles in a...