On the Skirmish Line: How Journalists Are Navigating Press Freedom

Written By Katie G. Nelson

Join me at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY on October 1, 2024 to discuss press freedom, policing and the evolving legal challenges journalists face while reporting on the frontlines.

From college campuses to global movements, protests are no longer just a backdrop to the headlines—they’re shaping the future of democracy. As more journalists find themselves at the edge of history, it’s essential that their rights and safety are protected.

I’m sharing my experiences covering protests in East Africa and the United States, alongside some of the brightest minds in legal advocacy and journalism:

  • Wesley Lowery, Pulitzer-winning journalist and authority on press freedom

  • Katy Glenn Bass, Program Director at the Knight First Amendment Institute

  • Molly Biklen, Associate Legal Director at NYCLU

  • Joel Simon, founder of the Journalism Protection Initiative at the Newmark School and event moderator

Date: October 1, 2024
Location: Craig Newmark J-School, 219 W 40th St, NYC
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Seats are limited—don’t forget to RSVP! https://lnkd.in/erFbg8jV

Katie G. Nelson

Katie G. Nelson is an award-winning freelance journalist, photographer and filmmaker from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She covers human rights, racial justice, global health and police accountability issues in the United States and East Africa.

http://www.katiegnelson.com
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