@fieldfoundation.bsky.social
Funding arts and culture, community investments, journalism and storytelling, and local leaders to support community power building. Learn more @ fieldfoundation.org
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialGuests will also hear from Nancy Villafranca-Guzman, Borderless’ new Executive Director, & Nissa Rhee, Borderless' Co-Founder & former Executive Director, as the organization marks a passing of the torch after nine years of growth. Hope to see you there!
@fieldfoundation.bsky.social🎤 @maudlynei.bsky.social, @fieldfoundation.bsky.social Director of Journalism & Storytelling, Retired @chicago.suntimes.com Columnist
🎤 Xanat Sobrevilla, Organized Communities Against Deportations
🎤 Jerry Tran, artist, comedian; MC
💃 Yaoyolotl Tezcatlipoca, Aztec dance troupe
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialPresenters include:
🎤 Beatriz Ponce de León, Chicago Deputy Mayor for Immigrant, Migrant, & Refugee Rights
🎤 Alderperson Andre Vasquez Jr., Chair, City Council Committee on Immigrant & Refugee Rights
🎤 Suzanne Akhras, MedGlobal, founder of the Syrian Community Network
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialWe look forward to joining the journalists, artists, organizers, elected officials & community voices who will present this evening, including our Director of Journalism & Storytelling, Maudlyne Ihejirika.
✨ Doors open 6:30PM
🎙️ Program begins 7:30PM
🥂 Cocktail reception follows
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@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialThe Field Foundation is proud to support tonight’s BorderlessLive! —@borderlessmag.bsky.social’s inaugural annual event exploring immigration, identity & belonging through inspiring conversations w/journalists, artists, civic leaders & community members. 📅 THURS, OCT. 8 📍 @chicagomuseum.bsky.social
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialSessions include “Sharpening Your Professional Story,” a hands-on workshop examining how your resume, cover letter & LinkedIn profile work together; & “Where Can Journalism Take You Next,” covering career decisions, transferable skills & the many ways journalists can build careers outside newsrooms.
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialAttendees can: • Connect w/Chicago media organizations & fellow professionals • Receive a new professional headshot • Get 1:1 resume feedback or participate in a mock interview • Strengthen their resume, LinkedIn profile & professional bio • Explore career opportunities inside & beyond the newsroom
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialWhether you’re looking for your next newsroom role, considering a career pivot or want to strengthen your resume presentation, the fair is designed for media professionals at every stage of the journey.
Presented by @spj-posts.bsky.social Chicago chapter; Field Foundation & Press Forward Chicago.
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialThe Field Foundation is proud to support the 2026 Chicago Media Career Fair, bringing journalism job seekers together with hiring news outlets, while offering career guidance and practical support!
📅 FRI, OCT 9 | 10AM–3PM
📍 Impact House, 200 W. Madison, CHICAGO
@womenjournos.bsky.socialReposted by @fieldfoundation.bsky.socialThank you to @fieldfoundation.bsky.social for presenting America @250: A Journalism Reckoning on the road at #JAWSCAMP2026 with independent journalist @karenattiah.bsky.social and Laura Rodriguez Presa of the Chicago Tribune, who are defending press freedom in their communities & on a national stage
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialBecause community is part of wellness, this free event includes a DJ, complimentary food & drink, fitness & therapy professionals offering de-stressing exercises & chair massages. If U RSVP'd & received confirmation, see U SOON!
#journalism #storytelling #communitypowerbuilding
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialAn evening for Chicago's journalism community to connect & learn about new mental health resources available to Chicago journalists & newsrooms: free wellness programs, local therapists trained in the demands of the journalism profession & a groundbreaking new mental health fund.
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialCHICAGO JOURNALISTS! Its TONIGHT! “Strong Minds, Strong Stories” Behind every strong story is a journalist who deserves support. 📅 FRI, OCT. 2, 2026 🕠 5:30–8:30PM 📍Impact House, Chicago Presented by The Field Foundation & Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialCelebrating @theivanvega.bsky.social, Co-Founder and Executive Director of UrbanTheater Company (UTC) and one of eight 2026 Leaders for a New Chicago awardees.
The Leaders for a New Chicago Award is a collaboration between the Field Foundation & @macfound.org
Learn ore: bit.ly/3U7BVw8
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialNow, we bring national & Chicago journalism voices back together to continue examining accountability, representation & the role journalists play in documenting this moment in American history. JAWS C.A.M.P. takes place Oct. 2–4. We hope to see you there!
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialThis July, as America marked its semiquincentennial, @fieldfoundation.bsky.social convened journalists, storytellers & civic leaders in Chicago for America @ 250: A Journalism Reckoning—examining the state of a free press, stories America tells of itself & voices that shape those narratives.
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialWe’re pleased to again welcome @karenattiah.bsky.social, award-winning journalist & former founding Global Opinions Editor & Columnist @washingtonpost.com; &
Laura Rodriguez Presa, senior journalist @chicagotribune.com & member of the Tribune team that won a 2026 @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social award.
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialOur Director of Journalism & Storytelling, @maudlynei.bsky.social, will moderate a conversation w/2 distinguished journalists on press freedom, journalism & “Who gets to tell America’s story?”
jaws.org/jawscamp2026
#America250 #JAWSCamp2026 #Journalism #Storytelling #Philanthropy #Chicago
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialThe Field Foundation is excited to take the “America @ 250: A Journalism Reckoning” conversation we started in July on the road!
If you're attending @womenjournos.bsky.social 2026 Conference in Santa Monica this weekend, please join us for our panel—12PM SAT, OCT 3 @hyattcentric.bsky.social Delfina.
@fieldfoundation.bsky.socialSpotlight on 2026 Leaders for a New Chicago Awardee @theivanvega.bsky.social. Ivan is Co-Founder & Executive Director of @urbantheaterchi.bsky.social. He's an influential arts leader & community builder dedicated to creating sustainable opportunities for Latiné & BIPOC artists. More: bit.ly/4g648um
