Motivated by the lack of representation of women and people of colo...
Motivated by the lack of representation of women and people of color in media, and the predominance of white men in newsrooms, a group of determined women and LGBTQ+ journalists united in 2020 to challenge the norm. They founded The 19th* News in Austin, Texas. This digital news startup draws its name from the 19th Amendment, which granted voting rights to women, but includes an asterisk to sig...
Motivated by the lack of representation of women and people of color in media, and the predominance of white men in newsrooms, a group of determined women and LGBTQ+ journalists united in 2020 to challenge the norm. They founded The 19th* News in Austin, Texas. This digital news startup draws its name from the 19th Amendment, which granted voting rights to women, but includes an asterisk to signify the exclusion of Black women and women of color from this right. The ethos of The 19th* is symbolized by this asterisk, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and a focus on those often overlooked in mainstream narratives.