This highly-engaging case study will take attendees on a deep dive into MISSING THEM, a collaborative COVID-19 memorial and journalism project by the non-profit newsroom THE CITY and several New York journalism schools, as it moves into its next phase of hyper-local story sourcing. Join to learn how participatory storytelling grounded in equity and representation can lead newsroom engagement efforts.
This session is designed for:
- Engagement professionals interested in developing hyper-local storytelling
- Newsroom leaders who value and elevate equity and representation
- Anyone who would like to learn more about strong collaborative journalism
Speakers

Anjali Tsui
Project Editor, Missing Them, THE CITY
@anjalitsui

Terry Parris Jr.
Public Square Editor, Headway, New York Times
@terryparrisjr