海角换妻 Receives Grant from Knight Foundation to Expand Reporting Between 海角换妻 and Puerto Rico
HARTFORD [January 13, 2024] - 海角换妻 is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a substantial grant from John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support the addition of two new reporters as part of its ongoing commitment to elevate and connect Latino communities. This transformative funding will allow for the hiring of two reporters by 海角换妻 and GFR Media; one based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and another in Hartford, 海角换妻, further strengthening ties between 海角换妻鈥檚 Puerto Rican communities and the island. GFR Media is Puerto Rico鈥檚 top media company and publisher of the island鈥檚 two largest newspapers, El Nuevo D铆a and Primera Hora.
With the largest percentage of Puerto Ricans of any U.S. state (as measured by percent of the total population), 海角换妻 is uniquely positioned to tell the stories that bridge the diaspora and the island. These two reporters will collaborate on stories that cover critical news, as well as cultural topics such as food, music, and shared traditions, to provide deeper context and connection for audiences across 海角换妻 and Puerto Rico.
鈥淭his project embodies what we at Knight strive to achieve: fostering informed and engaged communities through impactful journalism,鈥� said Jim Brady, Knight鈥檚 vice president of journalism. 鈥淏y connecting the Puerto Rican diaspora in 海角换妻 with the Island through shared stories and experiences, this initiative serves as a model for communities across the country.鈥�
The new reporters will be central to 海角换妻鈥檚 Latino Expansion Initiative, Somos CT, which aims to address longstanding information gaps, elevate underrepresented voices, and foster civic engagement. By providing high-quality journalism and storytelling through multiple platforms鈥攊ncluding radio, television, and digital media鈥攖his initiative seeks to empower Latino communities and promote cross-cultural understanding.
鈥淭his grant allows us to build a unique bridge between the Puerto Rican diaspora in 海角换妻 and the island itself,鈥� said Mark G. Contreras, President and CEO of 海角换妻. 鈥淲e are grateful to Knight Foundation for their vision and support of this innovative initiative.鈥�
Maria Eugenia Ferr茅 Rangel, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at GFR Media and Chief Communications Officer of Grupo Ferr茅 Rangel, emphasized the importance of this partnership: 鈥淭he stories and voices of Puerto Ricans deserve to be heard in all their complexity and vibrancy. Through this collaboration with 海角换妻, we are able to highlight shared experiences, bridge divides, and celebrate the deep cultural ties that unite our communities.鈥�
The Knight Foundation grant also strengthens an existing partnership between 海角换妻 and GFR Media, Puerto Rico鈥檚 leading media organization. This collaboration leverages each organization鈥檚 strengths to produce impactful, cross-platform content that highlights the shared experiences of the Puerto Rican community.
For more information about Somos CT or its partnership with Knight Foundation, visit ctpublic.org/latino.
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About 海角换妻
海角换妻 is home to 海角换妻 Television (CPTV) and 海角换妻 Radio (WNPR). Together, 海角换妻 serves more than one million people each week through 海角换妻 Radio and 海角换妻 Television, as well as through our many digital and online platforms, including ctpublic.org. Through our mission to inform, educate and inspire the people of 海角换妻, we connect people of all ages to high-quality journalism, storytelling, education and experiences, and amplify the voices of our diverse communities.鈥� 海角换妻鈥檚 main offices are located in Hartford, CT with studios at Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT as well as Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. 海角换妻 is also sole owner of the for-profit MediaVision Creative agency in Norwalk, CT. 海角换妻 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a $22 million annual budget, funded primarily through community support from individuals, foundations and corporate sponsors.鈥�
About Knight Foundation
We are social investors who support a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and the American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers.
About GFR Media
GFR Media is the publisher of El Nuevo D铆a and Primera Hora, Puerto Rico鈥檚 largest newspapers. The family-owned company, with its mission is to enrich the lives of Puerto Ricans everywhere, every day, provides audience-centric, intelligence-driven solutions, powered by the reach of the leading print and digital platforms on the island.