These journalists share vital reporting with thousands of US immigrants – all by text and WhatsApp
Summary
Independent news organizations in the U.S. are using platforms like WhatsApp and social media to share important news with immigrant communities. These groups create news specifically for immigrants and non-English speakers to provide accurate information and combat misinformation.Key Facts
- Journalist Eileen Grench reported on an asylum-seeker’s story, focusing on his personal life and detention struggles, gaining trust in the community.
- Many mainstream media outlets have reduced immigrant coverage due to layoffs and lack of resources.
- Independent immigrant-focused news outlets use chat apps like WhatsApp, WeChat, and TikTok to reach people.
- These outlets formed the Immigrant News Coalition (INC) to share strategies and support each other.
- They received $1.5 million from the Press Forward Foundation to improve revenue models.
- Over half of Latinos in the U.S. use WhatsApp as a primary information source.
- These newsrooms create original content for immigrant communities, not just translated news.
- The goal is to provide reliable news and fight misinformation, especially about immigration enforcement (ICE).
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