Thread by @karlajstrand

Meghan Markle and @eramshaw in conversation about @The19thNews? Wowsers. I am not a huge Royals follower (I had to look up how to spell her name), but this is cool. #19thRepresents

Ramshaw saw a need and, a year ago, an opportunity to start a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom at the intersection of gender, politics, and policy. COVID threw a wrench in fundraising and forward movement but instead of stalling, they moved forward more quickly. #19thRepresents

Ramshaw: It was more important now than ever to move the work forward. Esp with staff having to juggle children, parents, illness, work, etc. It was -- and still is -- a huge risk. #19thRepresents

Ramshaw: One of their first stories was about Breonna Taylor. Black men were having a moment but BW weren't as much. The 19th centers women and a gender lens. Women are deciding the important stories and how they are framed at @19thnews. #19thRepresents

Markle: One person has a giant amount of influence over stories, narratives, histories. If it's only coming from a patriarchal lens, that imprints on our views and interactions. The way The 19th tells the news can drive compassion, trust, depth and unity. #19thRepresents

Ramshaw: The 19th reporters around the country are telling women's stories as individuals, not monoliths.

Markle: It's valuable to have variety and nuance. Not just paint the news with a broad stroke. #19thRepresents

Ramshaw: We have an obligation to meet people where they are: translating @19thnews into Spanish, getting into regional audiences, find women on the platforms they are already using, across the generational/racial/socioeconomic spectrum. #19thRepresents

Ramshaw: Freedom and flexibility at the 19th bc they are a nonprofit. Allow people to have their voices heard.

Markle: The 19th can be the catalyst for other news practices and orgs. Hopefully can encourage women to realize their power, to vote, to be heard.
#19thRepresents

Ramshaw: The asterisk (*) in The 19th* news signifies the work still to be done. The fact that BW and WOC didn't get the right to vote in 1920 but in 1965 and the inequities still in place, work still to be done. #19thRepresents

Markle was devastated when she first got back to the US. The state of affairs was sad but when the protests started, she started getting inspired. Looks forward to be a part of the changes and use her voice in the fight. "It's good to be home." #19thRepresents

Ramshaw: To best support The 19th, subscribe to (free) newsletters, attend (free) events, read their (free) work. Help financially if you can, but your engagement is most important. #19thRepresents

We've reached the end - what a week! If you missed any of the sessions, go to 19thnews.org/events. Thanks to @19thnews and everyone involved for these amazing events! #19thRepresents

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