Renaissance Journalism has played a key role in organizing a bold, collaborative effort by nine news organizations to provide ongoing coverage of the financial crisis that has engulfed the city of Detroit and other public agencies in Michigan.
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Raul Ramirez’s Final Gift to Journalism
Our beloved and respected colleague Raul Ramirez, KQED Public Radio’s executive director of news and public affairs, died Nov. 15 at age 67. Before his death, Raul was scheduled to receive the 2013 Distinguished Service to Journalism Award from the Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Because he was gravely ill, Raul asked Renaissance Journalism’s Jon Funabiki, who had known Raul for more than 25 years, to read his address on his behalf. The event, following just four days after Raul’s passing, was bittersweet as Jon shared Raul’s inspiring insights about the journalistic values of diversity and excellence with his peers.
Journalists Reflect on Their Purpose & Passion
What inspires you? How do you sustain your sense of calling in the face of the everyday stresses of your job, your life? These are just some of the questions a group of 12 Bay Area journalists pondered at “Purpose & Passion: A Storytelling Retreat for Journalists,” sponsored by Renaissance Journalism on July 12-14..