Communities

Hi! I’m Anita, The Discourse’s director of communities. I hope to hone in on underreported stories that matter to communities by collaborating with people on the ground, and by ensuring our commitment to diversity. To keep up to date with all things Communities, subscribe to my newsletter, and feel free to contact me via email.

4 art projects that look a lot like journalism

How tapestries of data, family videos and a giant mural are filling gaps

Latest in Communities
Arrested, detained and back in the newsroom

Filipina journalist Maria Ressa keeps reporting in one of the deadliest places to be a journalist

Black cowboys white-washed out of wild west narrative

Can you imagine if Billy the Kid and The Lone Ranger were Black? It’s not as far fetched as you might think.

A new discovery by citizen scientists shows anyone can change the galaxy

“It took the keen eyes of citizen scientists to make this extremely valuable find,” one grad student says.

Canadian Journalism Innovators launches to accelerate digital media growth

In the wake of massive journalism layoffs, a new journalist-led initiative aims to accelerate what is succeeding in Canadian media.

‘Hopping on the woke bandwagon’

Major companies are vying for hearts (and dollars)

‘I am so embarrassed as a Canadian today,’ says environmental activist

Did you rally in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en?

How you helped us redefine journalism in 2018

A community-powered year in review.

What’s left out can shape the story

Here’s the danger of data without context

The power of a witness

Documenting hate is one way to fight it