Maynard Institute

The Maynard Institute, located at 4096 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California, has been a leading force in promoting diversity in the news industry for over 45 years. Through training, collaborations, and convenings, the institute aims to increase representation of people of color in newsrooms across America. The Maynard 200 fellowship program provides media professionals of color with the skills needed to excel as storytellers, executives, and entrepreneurs.

Currently, the Maynard Institute is accepting applications for Oakland Voices, a six-month program that focuses on empowering Oakland residents through newswriting, photography, and community storytelling. The institute recently welcomed a new class of 32 editors and managers for the Maynard 200 Fellowship, with in-person trainings set to begin in March at TCU's Bob Schieffer College of Communication in Fort Worth.

As a non-profit organization, the Maynard Institute relies on donations from supporters who are passionate about promoting diversity and inclusiveness in newsrooms. Join us in our mission to create a more representative and inclusive media landscape.