The stakes for truthful, inclusive news have never been higher.
When coverage is shallow or skewed, entire communities disappear from the public record—and democracy is weaker for it.
In this moment, who is tracking whether newsrooms are fair, who gets promoted or pushed out, and how communities of color are portrayed? This is why we need Journal-isms™ more than ever.
Since 1991, Journal-isms™ has been the country’s longest-running watchdog on diversity, equity and inclusion in the news media—tracking who’s in the room, who has power, and how coverage reflects our increasingly diverse nation.
Through Richard Prince’s deeply reported columns and our Journal-isms™ Roundtables, we connect the dots between race, journalism and democracy, giving journalists and news consumers the context they rarely get anywhere else.
As the year ends, your support can help protect truth, strengthen diversity, and keep Journal-isms™ doing the work others don’t.
Why this matters now
The need for diversity and equity in journalism is higher than ever as disinformation grows and public trust in media erodes.
Journal-isms™—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991—is the longest-running platform focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in the news media.
What Journal-isms™ does
- Chronicles how newsrooms hire, retain, promote and represent communities of color, holding the industry accountable.
- Delivers Richard Prince’s curated, deeply reported columns connecting race, journalism and democracy for readers across the country and the Diaspora.
- Hosts Journal-isms Roundtables that bring together journalists, editors, authors and newsmakers for smart, interactive conversations about what’s really happening in our field.
Why your year-end gift matters
Year-end donations help Journal-isms™:
- Continue independent coverage of diversity, equity, inclusion and attacks on press freedom.
- Expand roundtables and resources for journalists facing harassment, job threats and shrinking opportunities.
- Strengthen its digital presence and operations so this work continues into 2026 and beyond.
How you can help before December 31
- Make a tax-deductible year-end gift via our GoFundMe page, by PayPal., or via P.O. Box 8093, Alexandria VA 22306.
- Add Journal-isms™ to your year-end or ongoing planned giving.
Your generosity today ensures Journal-isms™ can keep telling the stories that matter, amplifying underrepresented voices, and standing up for a fair, accurate, inclusive press.
