"The overwhelming nature of the news around the deportations," sparked fear in undocumented women and forced maternal health facilities to pivot, Politico's Emma Cordover said.

Finding a job mentor is especially important for journalists of color. NPF Widening the Pipeline alumni explained successful mentorship.

Veteran journalist Sonya Ross helped Widening fellows put America’s current crisis in proper perspective—and convinced them they’re up to the challenge.

To explain what’s happening in our country, journalists must cultivate the right sources, Politico reporter Sophia Cai and AP congressional correspondent Matt Brown told NPF Widening the Pipeline fellows.

The general assignment beat can yield terrific investigative reporting, Gray Television’s national consumer investigative reporter said.

Ryan Sorrell of The Kansas City Defender and Marian Liu of The Washington Post explained how they reach large audiences and incorporate readers' voices.

Suki Dardarian and Kyndell Harkness explained how curiosity and open communication helped to build trust and improve coverage during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis.

Tik Tok media literacy influencer Kelsey Russell believes Gen Z can fall in love with newspapers.

CNN anchor Boris Sanchez tells NPF Widening the Pipeline journalism fellows they should see the current upheaval as an opportunity.

KFF Health News and CBS News reporters shared advice with journalists on pursuing health and science beats.

A journalist-turned-documentarian advises reporters on pitching, finding a mentor and bringing confidence and flexibility to newsrooms.

Journalists Caresse Jackman and Tia Mitchell share insights and tips on how media training-and confidence-helped them take control in front of the camera.

Silvia Foster-Frau explains how she navigated the complexities of reporting on mass shootings and found purpose in raising awareness about them.

Podcast producers Amina Al-Sadi of Vox Media and Nirmal Mulaikal of Politico explained the nuts and bolts of podcasting – including the need to preserve your authentic voice.

Centering identity and strategic risk analysis are crucial strategies, IWMF safety trainer Rosem Morton advised Widening fellows.

Former USA Today Editor in Chief Terence Samuel speaks to young journalists about career longevity.

Lori Montenegro imparted advice to reporters for overcoming self-doubt and bad co-workers in the journalism industry.

Staying true to your voice and cleaving to optimism are vital tools for journalists, said The Washington Post’s Senior Critic-at-Large Robin Givhan.

Freelance writer Joseph Lee is fueled by the quest for identity and all of the aspects of justice and access to resources for Indigenous communities. He encourages journalists to explore environmental justice in communities.

The Chicago Tribune's Adriana Pérez found a vital new career path by embracing the complexities of climate and environment reporting.

Mariah Craddick discussed merging journalism with product management, including guidance on networking and understanding audience needs.

A journey began when a mentor urged her to write about her high school friend’s murder.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalists Ernie Suggs and Ryon Horne co-produced a masterful 50th anniversary tribute to hip hop – and it hits all the right notes.

Daysi Calavia Robertson says the pivot from reporter to columnist got easier when she embraced her identity without fear.

Marian Chia-Ming Liu’s diverse career was fueled by necessity, not nepotism. Mastering the art of the pivot led to the Washington Post and the strategic initiatives team.

Trending news burnout is real for many journalists. The AP’s Nicole Hernandez suggests audience engagement to reignite your vision.

As the industry continues to evolve, Larry Graham of the Diversity Pledge Institute offers solid advice for journalists of color playing the long game.

Director of Communications Jehangir Khattak and editor-mentor Mythili Sampathkumar at Center for Community Media spoke to Widening the Pipeline fellows about local news and election reporting.

Most journalists think they know how to use Google, but they may not know this ...

When Ty Rushing covers Iowa politics, he leads with persistence and patience as one of few Black journalists on the beat.

Indigenous journalist Pauly Denetclaw juggles informing her core audience for ICT News with the opportunity to educate all Americans about tribal history and laws.

As White House Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, Toluse Oloronnipa never forgets that political reporting is about people, not just polls and campaigns.

Investigative reporter Caresse Jackman explores some of the nation’s most complex issues in her consumer reports for Gray Television’s InvestigateTV.

The Xylom’s Shreya Agrawal tells journalists of color to look under their nose–at work they’ve already done–for ways to develop unique investigative stories.

Executive Editor Damaso Reyes launched an investigative reporting unit at the New York Amsterdam News--one of America’s oldest Black-owned newspapers.

Don’t lose track of your journey within the industry’s competitiveness, say CNN’s Melissa Macaya and The Marshall Project’s Ana Graciela Méndez.

To Charlottesville Tomorrow’s CEO and EIC Angilee Shah, measuring success means gaining the community’s trust instead of shiny awards or impressive bylines.

Don’t check your authenticity at the door, advises Bloomberg Law Deputy News Director Catalina Camia. It’s part of your superpower.

When journalists of color can bring their full selves to their workplaces, the public benefits, said WUSA-9’s weeknight news anchor Lesli Foster.

Bobbi Bowman and her Washington Post colleagues demanded equity in American newsrooms in the early 1970s. Journalists must document how America has kept on changing, she says.