As a follow-up to the September 15th International Democracy Day 2024 Gen Z Town Hall, Public Square Amplified (PSA) hosts a virtual discussion on the current post-election political paradigm with members of Gen Z. Join us on Black Liberation Media for the conversation!

15 hours ago · When trainee doctor Moumita Debnath’s half-naked, mutilated body was found last August at a medical college in Kolkata, shock reverberated across India. But the outrage didn’t stop there, with news of her death sparking protests …

Nov 21, 2024 · Maung’s Meanwhile in Jersey City mural stands around the corner from an elementary school. Its inscription reads: “This mural is not just Ms. Marvel. It is the representation and power that comes with her. It is for the kids of Jersey City to take up space both metaphorically in the media, but also physically on the walls of Jersey City.”

As a follow-up to the September 15th International Democracy Day 2024 Gen Z Town Hall, Public Square Amplified (PSA) hosts a virtual discussion on the current post-election political paradigm with members of Gen Z. Join us on Black Liberation Media for the conversation!

Sep 15, 2024 · As part of International Democracy Day 2024, Public Square Amplified (PSA) hosts a discussion on the current political paradigm with members of Gen Z, the generation now seemingly at the center of the “drive to the 2024 polls” for the electoral races afoot, and not just here in New Jersey.. PSA joins hundreds of newsrooms across the country producing news reporting content for publication ...

Oct 19, 2024 · In light of the importance of journalism for a cohesive civil society, healthy democracy, well-informed public and transparent government, some of New Jersey's most remarkable women journalists reporting on cities and communities around the state will share their stories of success, struggle, purpose and wisdom: What drives their work despite the challenges, the importance of white and non ...

About Public Square Amplified. Public Square Amplified is a local nonprofit newsroom founded by a team of Black women with over 40 years of combined experience in the academic, nonprofit, journalism, and community organizing sectors.

May 30, 2024 · In the wake of George Floyd’s death, news leaders across the country made a flurry of promises: They made commitments to diversify stories, sourcing and staff; to question statements by authorities; and to lead the charge on equity — both in the newsroom and in communities served by the outlet.

Aug 8, 2024 · In 2020, New Jersey legislators enacted a ban on single-use plastic bags. It's working, says Siva Jonnada in a new column for Public Square Amplified. Critics cite a flawed study

Jun 14, 2024 · On Tuesday night, March 7, hundreds of citizens gathered to mourn and protest in outrage the killing of yet another Black man, 31-year-old, Najee Seabrooks, by two Paterson Police officers, while Seabrooks was experiencing a mental health crisis.