Last month, our co-director, Nadeen, gathered with fellow BIPOC journalists and media makers at @borealisphilanthropy’s Kaleidoscope Live!

event, “Policy x Power x Pathways,” in Chicago to connect, collaborate, and vision toward a more sustainable BIPOC journalism ecosystem. The three days of food, fun, and fellowship included making a collaborative piñata mural, learning about Indigenous organizing for editorial independence & reporting justice, watching the documentary “BARRIO TELEVISION,” going sailing on Lake Michigan, and much more. We’re grateful to be part of such a dynamic community and for Borealis Philanthropy’s continued support! [Image 1: Nadeen (far right) and fellow Kaleidoscope Live! attendees smile and pose next to a piñata mural that says, “People rooted media.” Image 2: Nadeen and fellow Kaleidoscope Live! attendees sit, smile, and pose with a Kaleidoscope Live sign in the background. Image 3: Nadeen and Tre’vell from the Trans Journalists Association smile and pose next to the piñata mural. Image 4: Nadeen and Press On advisor Uyiosa smile and pose while holding up a piece of paper about collective giving models. Image 5: Nadeen standing behind a podium introducing a panel on reporting justice.]