Later this month The Associated Press is hosting its first-ever Press Freedom Week, a free five-day series of candid online conversations running from April 27 to May 1. This series will pull back the curtain on how independent journalism really works — and bring readers closer to the journalists who do it every day.
Press freedom has been at the heart of AP's mission since its founding 180 years ago, built on a simple principle: independent journalism serves the public. It's not just protected by the First Amendment — at AP, it's practiced every day in courtrooms, in conflict zones and in places where access is anything but guaranteed.
Throughout the week, we'll explore: - Why press freedom is under threat worldwide — and what news organizations are doing to fight back
- What it takes to investigate powerful institutions, secure access to major events and report from the front lines of history
- How journalists (and news consumers) can protect their mental health amid relentless breaking news
All sessions run 11:00–11:45 AM EDT and are free and open to all AP readers and donors. |
