The South Jersey Information Equity Project was conceived at the Center for Cooperative Media in late 2019 through a partnership with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. Its goal is to address media inequity in South Jersey, specifically by seeking to improve the quality and quantity of news and information produced by and for communities of color.
The next phase of the project will seek to support and elevate Black media makers specifically in Camden, Gloucester and Burlington counties — including those who identify as journalists and those who do not — and connect them with resources, funding and platform partners to share their work.
The goals are to amplify stories by and for the Black community in our three target counties, build trust and community connections through media making, and strengthen the networks between Black journalists, media and communities in South Jersey.
Important dates + upcoming events:
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to celebrate our 2022 SJIEP fellows!
More info, plus a recap and some video coming soon!
The latest from our fellows:
New Soles helps youth step into their purpose
By Charles Curtis III | Front Runner New Jersey
Sept. 5, 2022
Camden open mic spreads ‘good vibes’ and supports local artists
By Charles Curtis III | Scoop USA Media
Aug. 30, 2022
Camden’s open gym: A new model for community policing
By Charles Curtis III | Front Runner New Jersey | Black In Jersey
Aug. 25, 2022
The South Jersey Information Equity Project is a project of the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University.