COVID-19 has dealt a crippling blow to global public health and devasted the world economy. The pandemic also has vast implications for global security, technology and international relations.

The National Press Foundation will offer a free online training program for 25 journalists to help them track how federal pandemic assistance funds are being used. The training will be held for two hours per day from July 13-17 (10 hours total).  Application Deadline: Monday, June 29

They are ingredients essential for everything from livestock feed to advanced weaponry to green technology. In this 60-minute briefing, we’ll hear from experts on why the U.S. gave up production of many of these vital materials, what could happen if China locks down exports of them, and the prospects for diversifying vital supply chains.

Join the Society of Environmental Journalists on Wednesday, July 8th from 1-2 PM EST, for a #SEJ2020 webinar with environmental reporters and storytellers who will discuss their experiences covering climate, COVID, and environmental justice.

The ongoing novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has taken the lives of more than 100,000 Americans and damaged the Nation’s economy. As the country reopens, the disease threatens the public, now and into the foreseeable future. Federal support for state, local, tribal and territorial preparedness and biosurveillance will be crucial to addressing further spread of COVID-19. The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense intends to address national policy and resource needs for response to and recovery from this crisis.

The virtual roundtable series will feature discussions with Indigenous journalists covering the coronavirus pandemic in Indian Country. The first discussion will focus on coverage of the Navajo Nation. NAJA is now accepting pitches for the series.

The Roundtable on Health Literacy will convene a 75-minute virtual workshop, exploring the rise in health misinformation and examining health literacy strategies to address health misinformation among various populations, especially as it relates to COVID-19.

In the wake of COVID-19, racial disparities are being illuminated like never before. Latinx and Black people are contracting the virus at higher rates than white people. 

Systemic bias in both policies and practices are often invisible, yet result in significant levels of inequity in communities of color. Examples of inequity include access to and quality of healthcare, nutritious foods, housing, education and other basic needs that help people thrive. The inequity of access and availability leads to real disparities in mortality rates.

Before the novel coronavirus hit, most national media outlets only hired local journalists to cover breaking news until their staff crews could rush to a scene. Now, in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, many news directors are turning to local independent journalists for coverage, trusting freelance reporters and photographers to supply continuing on-the-spot news.

The SPJ Freelance Community invites you to join Washington, D.C.-area reporter and editor Stephenie Overman for a webinar as she discusses the issues freelancers face covering this fast moving story.