The American Press Institute is hosting a local summit on June 11-12 in Denver, Colorado, to interrogate how local media might bridge civically-oriented coverage and conversation across generations.
An inclusive democracy and society requires collaboration from all Americans, regardless of age. If local news organizations are sometimes described as “towns talking to themselves,” how can news leaders do their part to represent and include community perspectives from members of different age groups? The answers matter to democracy and the sustainability of news organizations. They matter to the personal and collective challenges we face — those arising from loneliness and the lack of social connection brought about by the pandemic.
If you are working on ideas about how news leaders can consider the bonds that tie communities together across age — and you have built that into your engagement, journalism and business strategies, please complete this form by Wednesday, May 7, at 11:59 p.m. ET to be considered for an invitation. Have questions? Reach out to Kevin Loker, API's senior director of program operations and partnerships at events@pressinstitute.org.