Camcorders For Justice

http://moreintelligentlife.com/content/features/anonymous/camcorders-justice

James Scudamore

Intelligent Life

1 January 2014

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In India, videos made about the many social problems are secretly broadcasted in different villages to make people aware of the real problem and also aware of what they can do to fix it. Video Volunteers, an organization that coordinates these video productions, catalyzes community change through transparency and accountability.

Black Wounds Matter

http://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/black-wounds-matter

Sarah Stillman

The New Yorker

15 October 2015

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Little attention is given to black men who are victims of gun violence but survive and need help. An organization in California is mobilizing all gun-violence victims to voice their opinion on criminal justice reform and support for victims.

Why ‘Solutions Journalism' Matters, Too

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/why-solutions-journalism-matters-too

David Bornstein

The New York Times

20 December 2011

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Crises and problems are well-covered in the media. When the media focuses instead on organizations that are doing social good, it has a better effect because then these organizations are more likely to receive support and expand their access.

On Gay Rights, Moving Real-Life Friends to Action

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/on-gay-rights-moving-real-life-friends-to-action

Tina Rosenberg

The New York Times

7 July 2011

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The ability of social media and online civic participation to impact law and politics is still developing, but one social media tool - Friendfactor - was used successfully in New York to help bring about the passage of Gay Marriage Equality. It may be an indicator for how powerful platforms like this one will continue to play a role in societal growth and change.

On the Web, a Revolution in Giving

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/31/on-the-web-a-revolution-in-giving

Tina Rosenberg

The New York Times

31 March 2011

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New crowdfunding options can help even the smallest donor's contributions to have a meaningful impact, bolstering a sense of personal involvement, maximizing knowledge about causes, and inspiring greater participation.

Soap Operas With a Social Message

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/steamy-plots-with-a-social-message

Sarika Bansal

The New York Times

26 January 2012

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By depicting crucial social issues such as infant mortality, domestic abuse, and alcoholism, TV and radio soap operas are being used internationally as a powerful tool for mass behavior change.

Young Perps: The Costs of Sensationalizing Youth Crime

http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2017/nov/29/young-perps-costs-sensationalizing-youth-crime

Ko Bragg

Jackson Free Press

29 November 2017

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Media and public scrutiny as well as the experience of being detained can worsen the outlook for juvenile offenders. Increasing court involvement, keeping the media at bay, and having a juvenile facility can help the circumstances.

How this podcast is fighting underrepresentation, one artist at a time

http://generocity.org/philly/2017/01/10/contemporary-black-canvas-podcast-pia-deas

Donte Kirby

Generocity

10 January 2017

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The popularity of the podcast has skyrocketed in recent years, but minorities remain drastically underrepresented in the field, as with most media realms. Contemporary Black Canvas was created to help encourage people of color to participate, as well as giving minorities a platform from which to speak and a foot in the door of the industry.

El Salvador youths find identity in community radio instead of gangs

https://www.trtworld.com/americas/el-salvador-youths-find-identity-in-community-radio-instead-of-gangs-281499

Priyanka Borpujari

TRT World

23 January 2017

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Community radio stations in El Salvador and have made a positive impact in the lives of young adult working at these stations. In a country with high rates of violence and youth gang membership, stations provide a way for young adults to find community, value, and a means of expression. Some of the station's local reporting has overcome government and corporate interference.

In Tanzania, Farmers Reap the Benefits of Radio

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/in-tanzania-farmers-reap-the-benefits-of-radio

Sarika Bansal

The New York Times

27 November 2013

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In Tanzania, a country that has yet to fully embrace mobile phones and whose road infrastructure remains weak, farmers have embraced radio as a means of receiving pricing and planting information. The reach and relatively low expense of radio afford the medium its popularity.