The Uproot Project

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Bringing diverse voices to the forefront of environmental and climate journalism Linktree: https://linktr.ee/uprootproject

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Event poster for "The Uproot National Convening" and "Leaders of Color in Newsrooms Pre-Convening" on April 17th at The Press Room, Chicago, featuring a stylized skyline and wild onion graphic.
UPROOT GUIDE TO SEJ 2026 04/15 | 3:00-5:00 PM | Semillas Garden 2727 S Troy | Uproot and LVEJO Toxic Tour 04/17 | 4:30-5:30 PM | The Press Room | Leaders of Color in Newsrooms Pre-Convening 04/17 | 5:30-7:30 PM | The Press Room | Uproot National Convening 04/18 | 10:30-11:30 AM | Room G | Reporting on The Oceans Through an Equity Lens, in partnership with The Metcalf Institute
Alt text: "Event flyer for The Uproot Project at SEJ 2026 in Chicago. Features a stylized Chicago skyline with 'wild onion' illustration. Lists dates and sessions: Leaders of Color Pre-Convention and Uproot National Convening on April 17, and a panel on ocean reporting on April 18. Colorful abstract background with green and orange tones."
Happy 5th Birthday message with a cupcake featuring green frosting and candles. Leafy patterns and shades of green create a festive, nature-themed design.
Saving Narrative Climate Podcasts DATE: SPEAKERS: 12:30 PM EST | Feb. 25, 2026 | Zoom AMY WESTERVELT (“DRILLED”) JORDAN Gass-Pooré (“HAZARD NJ”) A POST-ON AIR FEST CONVERSATION
Alt text: "Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy 2026 flyer with smiling headshots of Eva Tesfaye, Luis Joel Méndez González, and Rachel Ramirez. Includes deadline and info session details."
“The MONA fellowship provided me the rare opportunity to step out of the daily news cycle and into the field, engaging with and learning from amazing ocean scientists and researchers. These connections have grown into lasting professional relationships that I know will only continue to inform my stories and ensure my coverage of our oceans puts equity at the center.“ Rachel Ramirez Independent Journalist and MONA Fellow
“The Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy has been an amazing opportunity to report on ocean equity in other countries. It taught me how to approach different cultures in their respective languages and within their unique historical realities in order to build meaningful stories.“ Luis Joel Méndez González Investigative Journalist and MONA Fellow
We are thankful for our Uproot community
Event flyer for "Whose Story Counts? Climate Politics, Media Trust, and Environmental Justice" on Zoom, October 21, 6-7:30 PM ET. Features panelists with photos: Tory Stephens, Tik Root, Luis Alexis Rodriguez Cruz, and Roxanne Scott.
A vibrant graphic announcing the ‘Journey of a Story 2025’ event, a screening and panel on Climate, Politics, and Trust in the Media. The graphic features a stylized, close-up image of a red and gray vintage newspaper (The New York Times) with a partial headline visible. Below the newspaper image are the event details: ‘Mon, Oct. 20 | Journey of a Story: Screening & Panel on Climate, Politics, and Trust in the Media | 6-9 PM ET’ ‘Tue, Oct. 21 | Whose Story Counts?” Climate, Politics, Media Trust, and Environmental Justice | 6-7:30 PM ET on Zoom’ ‘Wed, Oct. 22 | The Uproot Project and National Geographic Experience | 10-2 ET’ and ‘Thur, Oct. 23 | Journey of a Story: Climate, Politics, and Trust in the Media Gallery Exhibit | 6-9 PM ET.
"A graphic promoting the 'Journey of a Story: Climate, Politics, and Trust in the Media' gallery exhibit, featuring photos of the participating journalists: Jireh Deng, Audrey Henderson, Kanika Gupta, Aina Marzia, Aaron Cantu, and Safina Nabi."
a trail created by foot traffic through deep snow leads straight into a winter wood with bare branches and pine trees while sunlight filters through falling snow
The Uproot Project Database Spotlight Paige Curtis Pronouns: she/her Location: Boston, MA, USA Paige Curtis is a Boston-based writer covering the intersection of climate, arts, and culture. Subject Impact Corporate Sustainability, Climate Justice, Outdoor Recreation Available for: freelance, subject matter inquiry
The Uproot Project Database Spotlight Halle Parker Pronouns: she/her Location: New Orleans, LA, USA “I cover all things environment in Louisiana with a special focus on building relationships with communities calling for environmental justice.” Subject Impact Experience: Louisiana, Community Relationships, Radio Available for: coffee talks, freelance, and mentoring Graphic of "the uproot project database spotlight" featuring Halle, a smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a green sleeveless top. the text highlights her focus on environmental issues in Louisiana.
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