Breaking News: Writing the Future of Journalism in DC

A celebration and discussion of local and community journalism. In partnership with the American Press Institute.

Be part of the conversation! Join us to celebrate our fourth cohort of Community Journalism Program graduates, and for an engaging panel discussion on how journalism in DC is evolving and adapting to meet the moment. Our panelists will explore how journalism in DC is responding to the changes in the media landscape.

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The panelists are:

  • Abigail Higgins,The 51st
  • Mike Schaffer, City Cast DC
  • Harry Jaffe, SpotlightDC

The panel will be moderated by Kayla Hewitt, WAMU

About the Community Journalism Program:

HumanitiesDC’s Community Journalism Program is a 14-week training for DC residents led by a team of professional local journalists. This free program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to tell the stories that matter most to them and their communities. The journalist team teaching and supporting the participants includes:

  • Martin Austermuhle
  • jonetta rose barras
  • Delonte Harrod
  • George Kevin Jordan
  • Julie Strupp

To learn more about HumanitiesDC’s Community Journalism Program, visit our website.

Hill Center Family Day 2026

Hill Center’s annual Family Day returns again for 2026! Come enjoy a completely free day of: Magic, Music, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Alpacas, and more! There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family!

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HumanitiesDC Community Showcase

This year, we’re bringing the energy to a new Southeast location as we continue to spotlight the stories that define the public humanities.

Join us on April 9, 2026, at 6 pm at THEARC for a celebration of bold ideas, even bolder questions, and some powerful stories to go with them. Together, we’ll honor the outstanding work of our 2025 Community, Culture & Heritage grantees. Engage with fellow curious minds as we share the diverse stories and transformative impact of the humanities over the past year.

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Suggested Donation: We at HumanitiesDC believe that the humanities should be accessible to all. If you are able, help ensure our approach to programming remains sustainable with a suggested donation. Your donation will help offset the operational costs of this program.