A free workshop series, the Public Newsroom aims to create an open space where anyone can gather to discuss and deconstruct local issues, share resources and knowledge, and meet new people.

Each Public Newsroom is hosted by a local who shares information about the selected topic and helps moderate the discussion. Attendees are encouraged to participate, and often a group activity will be planned to help promote conversation and dialogue.

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And check out our Public Newsroom YouTube playlist to see the recordings of past workshops.

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PUBLIC NEWSROOM 134:
HOW DO I TALK POLITICS WITH MY FAMILY?

Talking about politics with our loved ones can be challenging. But with intention and strategy, these conversations can offer opportunities for mutual growth, learning and action.

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PUBLIC NEWSROOM 118:
HOW DO WE COVER SEXUAL ASSAULT?

How can journalists report on sexual assault ethically, with the most care for sources who are survivors of sexual violence? What would it look like to report on sexual violence in a way that is generative instead of extractive? We try to answer these questions in this Public Newsroom.

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PUBLIC NEWSROOM 108:
ASK A MATERNAL HEALTH EXPERT

This Public Newsrooms brings together City Bureau’s maternal heath reporting team and maternal health experts for an ‘open book’ exchange to highlight community-generated, Black-led solutions to the maternal health crisis in Chicago.

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Connect with other Public Newsroom attendees, learn more about your community and get access to resources on the Public Newsroom Facebook Group.

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