By William A. Foster, IV
In essence, I see the value of journalism as resting in a twofold mission: informing the public of accurate and vital information, and its unique ability to provide a truly adversarial check on those in power. – Glenn Greenwald
Another year in the books. After a rough 2016, as it was for most of the world, HBCU Money saw its share of ups and downs and is glad to have made it to the other side. It is not enough anymore to just survive anymore, it is time for us to start striving, building, and succeeding. How we get to our destination though can often be as important as where we are going.
It is my belief and desire that HBCU Money be part of a new era in media. A new era that returns to its fundamental roots of journalism, where the desire to be first must take a backseat to being of integrity in the information we disseminate to the public. From those in media who are upstart blogs to global media companies, we all have a duty to be more than just a headline or to take a person’s words and twist them to fit our own agendas. People need a safe place to consume information, to consume different points of view, and that should be part of our duty as purveyors of information. HBCU Money will continue to be part of the landscape of integrity giving credit where it is due and presenting information that helps evolve our place in the world. There are hard questions that need to be asked, questions we may not even realize need to be asked, and much in between.
As the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of HBCU Money, it is my hope to one day to turn over the reins to someone who will take this company even further than I can dream. In the meantime, I will continue to ensure we set the proper foundation that permeates constitutional values so that everyone who comes to work here or reads our pages will feel connected and intellectually respected in everything we do. Thank you all for your support these past five years and we continue to look forward to your support going forward.
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