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The Charlotta Bass
Journalism & Justice Lab
At the University of Southern California
We are the West Coast’s first AI-powered Black media archive and experimental storytelling space.
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We save, study and share Black media that changed the world.
Inspired by the revolutionary spirit of Charlotta Bass, we are a collective of journalism educators and tech innovators who are redefining how news media capture and convey Black American life. Our hub of Black witnessing highlights the transformative legacy of the West Coast’s Black press and its profound impact on American history. We aim to showcase how these pioneering journalists shaped narratives of resistance, resilience, and reform, creating an enduring legacy for future generations.
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Journalism’s “first draft of history” sometimes fails the marginalized. The Second Draft Project empowers social justice icons to correct the record. Chat with them, through our ethical AI technology.
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