Nikole Hannah-Jones declined a job at UNC, citing the lobbying efforts of donor Walter Hussman Jr. as a key factor in her decision. Instead, she’ll be launching a new center at Howard, with support from three major foundations.
Read MoreA mega-donor lobbied against the University of North Carolina’s hiring of Nikole Hannah-Jones, who spearheaded the 1619 Project. What does this controversy tell us about funder influence on universities facing tight budgets?
Read MoreAs the owner of newspapers in six states, Walter Hussman Jr. has seen first-hand the alarming decline in local reporting, along with public trust in journalism. Now he’s giving $25 million in an effort to stem these dangerous trends.
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