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Community Newsroom

Journalist Ambreen Ali, founder of local news outlet Central Desi, is the featured speaker. Registration requested.

Sessions of the Community Newsroom are intended for current and aspiring journalists and feature an invited speaker discussing a topic of interest to the group with an opportunity for Q&A. The presentation will be followed by further discussion of the topic, workshopping specific pieces, or open discussion of additional topics.

Meetings will be on the first Thursday of the month from 4-5:30 p.m. 

About the speaker:

Ambreen Ali is a skilled communicator and veteran journalist with extensive experience in launching digital media publications, managing editorial teams and directing content strategies. Founder of Central Desi, a local news outlet serving New Jersey's South Asian population. She has bylines in Bloomberg, Fortune, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Runner's World, Seattle Magazine and more.

Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

2nd Floor Conference Room Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Available in advance by request: assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible headphones also available for use during programs)
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