Urban Media Arts Annual Meeting to Celebrate a Decade of Neighborhood

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Urban Media Arts Annual Meeting to Celebrate a Decade of Neighborhood View
The meeting will feature organizational updates, member voting, and recognition of the ten-year milestone of the citizen journalism program.

Date and Location: Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Urban Media Arts (UMA), 145 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA

Malden, MA – Urban Media Arts (UMA) invites the community to its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with UMA, learn about its impact, engage with members and the board of directors, and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Neighborhood View, a cornerstone of local citizen journalism.

Attendees will receive updates on UMA’s accomplishments over the past year and a preview of its future plans. The meeting will also serve as a platform for members to vote on key organizational matters. A highlight of the evening will be the celebration of the tenth anniversary of Neighborhood View, a program that has become a vital source of local news and a powerful tool for civic engagement within the Malden community.

Since its inception in 2014, Neighborhood View has trained over 100 individuals in citizen journalism, launched the careers of young journalists, published over 400 articles, and received recognition from former news outlets like DigBoston.com. Most recently, it was accepted as a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News, a national organization supporting local news initiatives across the country.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Citizen Journalism program,” said Anne D’Urso-Rose, founder and director of Neighborhood View. “In a world where reliable sources of local news have been rapidly declining, Neighborhood View provides a small but quality piece of the city's local news ecosystem while creating a more engaged citizenry. We hope you will join us to celebrate this milestone and look forward to continuing this journey together.”

The annual meeting is free and open to all. Due to space constraints in our studio, we are asking for attendees to RSVP online https://UMAannualmeeting24.eventbrite.com. Light snacks will be provided. UMA members can vote during the meeting.

Be a part of the conversation and help celebrate our shared successes. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/u... to reserve your spot.

For more information, please contact:
Felicia Ryan
Email: Felicia@umaverse.org

We look forward to seeing you on September 26 to celebrate, connect, and shape the future of Urban Media Arts together!