Author Archive for Kirsten Ballard

Rising Star: Adina Solomon
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Rising Star: Adina Solomon

Rising Star Adina Soloman has written for the Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, and many more. She shares what it's like to balance ... Read More
Alliance Summer Reading List 2018
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Alliance Summer Reading List 2018

It’s time for our annual News Media Alliance summer reading list. The staff of voracious readers is plugged in to the news 24/7, but this ... Read More
NC Insider Turns 25!
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NC Insider Turns 25!

This year, the NC Insider newsletter celebrates 25 years of publication. We caught up with editor (and 2017 Rising Star winner) Colin Campbell to learn ... Read More
Felonious Florida Debuts at Number One
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Felonious Florida Debuts at Number One

“Felonious Florida,” the highly-anticipated podcast produced by the South Florida Sun Sentinel and presented by Wondery, premiered at No. 1 for its first week on ... Read More
First of Three NewsLitCamps In D.C. Begins 4/21
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First of Three NewsLitCamps In D.C. Begins 4/21

Tomorrow the News Literacy Project kicks off the first NewsLitCamp in Washington, D.C. at the Newseum. This full-day, interactive program is focused on connecting teachers ... Read More
News Media Alliance Announces Winners of 2018 Rising Star Awards
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News Media Alliance Announces Winners of 2018 Rising Star Awards

The News Media Alliance today announced the recipients of its third annual Rising Star awards. The program provides an opportunity to showcase the talent and knowledge ... Read More
Celebrate Earth Day
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Celebrate Earth Day

To celebrate Earth Day, April 22, use these five tricks to get new life out of your old newspapers. From crafts to better ways to ... Read More
Alliance 5 Answers with The Lily
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Alliance 5 Answers with The Lily

As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, we caught up with Amy King, editor in chief and creative director of Washington Post’s The ... Read More
The Undefeated: Diverse Journalism Gives Proof of Life
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The Undefeated: Diverse Journalism Gives Proof of Life

There is a misconception that diversity is not important when reporting the news. That news is a set of facts that exist in a linear ... Read More
Dana Canedy on Improving Newsroom Diversity
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Dana Canedy on Improving Newsroom Diversity

Dana Canedy is a force to be reckoned with. She is a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and the author of a book about to be made ... Read More