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Shift Press is Houston’s youth publication on power.
Be seen and heard.
We launched Shift Press because it’s hard for young people to get news that’s relevant to their lives. In Houston, there aren’t places for youth to use media to their benefit.
Shift Press provides news and journalism training that encourages Houston youth civic engagement.
We believe that more youth-produced media and better informed youth will bring about a healthier, better educated, and more prosperous Houston.
If you believe that youth should be seen, heard, and respected across Houston, you’re in the right place.
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Values
We’re influenced by principles of movement journalism and civic journalism. The Southern journalism collective Press On defines movement journalism as journalism in service of liberation. Civic journalism is media that informs the public about important matters and encourages them to get involved.
- We believe youth are entitled to information that’s relevant to their lives.
- We believe our work must prioritize youth of minoritized identities to positively transform our neighborhoods.
- We are committed to producing stories that are transparent, accurate, and evidence-based.
We are committed to making sure that what we create enriches the relationships and community we have with our audience.
FAQs
What do you mean by “young” or “youth?”
- We cover news relevant to folks under 25 years old.
What do you mean by “Houston?”
- Greater Houston Area. Because our area’s boundaries are constantly debated, we tend to be flexible.
What’s your next event?
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How can I donate to Shift Press?
- We’re fiscally sponsored by the Social Good Fund Inc., so all your giving is tax deductible. Visit our donation page!
Staff
- Amy Fan, amy@iehouston.org, Editor in Chief
- Uyiosa Elegon, uyiosa@iehouston.org, Marketing and Development Director
Executive Board
- Cassandra Jones, Faith in Action
- Chris Valdez, Houston In Action
- Jaison Oliver, Entrepreneur
- Steven Wu, Woori Juntos
Advisory Board
- Jamaur Barnes, educator
- Kathleen McElroy, educator
- Lewis Raven Wallace, journalist
- Muizz Akhtar, journalist
- Ross Ramsey, journalist
- Sarah Yockley, educator,
- Sam Oser, journalist
- Summer Harlow, educator
Founders
- Amy Fan
- Andrew Farias
- Jalesha Bass
- Loyce Gayo
- Martha Aguirre Rubio
- Uyiosa Elegon
- Zoe Parker
Policies
Editorial Independence Policy
- Soon to come
Ethics Policy
Fact-Checking Policy
Corrections policy
We issue corrections for anything we have gotten wrong.
Unnamed Sources Policy
Privacy Policy