Student journalists from 40+ HBCUs take to the White House for a press briefing with VP Harris

Students journalists representing over 40 historically Black colleges and universities gathered at the White House for a press briefing with Vice President Kamala Harris on Feb. 23. PHOTO COURTESY: JAMIE REED

Student journalists from over 40 HBCUs took to the White House press room on Feb. 23 to participate in an exclusive press briefing.

New Jersey Becomes 15th New Voices State

For immediate release: December 22, 2021 For more information: Andrew Benson | abenson@splc.org Download as a PDF Student Press Law Center commends New Jersey and Gov. Phil Murphy for codifying student press freedom WASHINGTON — The Student Press Law Center (SPLC) commends the State of New Jersey and Gov. Phil Murphy for their recent passage and yesterday’s… Continue reading New Jersey Becomes 15th New Voices State

SPLC urges Tennessee to protect student media from investigation

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The Student Press Law Center has submitted formal comments to the Tennessee Department of Education urging it to amend draft regulations implementing the state’s new ban on so-called “prohibited concepts" to ensure that student journalists will not be penalized under the new law. The SPLC has called upon Commissioner of Education Dr. Penny Schwinn to… Continue reading SPLC urges Tennessee to protect student media from investigation