A coalition of California colleges, including San Jose State University, proposes to manage a $125 million fund from Google aimed at revitalizing local newsrooms. The informal proposal was signed by journalism department leaders across multiple CSU campuses with hopes of positively impacting ethnic communities and news deserts. However, there are concerns regarding transparency and control, especially since the funding could serve merely as a vehicle for Google’s philanthropic aims without giving institutions adequate authority over allocation decisions.
The proposal aims to distribute a $125 million fund equitably for independent media, targeting the needs of ethnic communities and addressing news deserts.
John Delacruz emphasizes the importance of truth in journalism, stating that the management of funding will significantly influence how local and community media will be supported.
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