The Foundation for Systemic Change

The Foundation for Systemic Change

So great to have you as a mentor this year, Lexi! 💙 The Fred Ross Systemic Change Journalism Competition connects high school journalism students with working journalists (like Lexi!) to help them report on the systemic issues facing their communities. 🔗 Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ePArqs5J

Film of The Week: #SIMA2024 Systemic Change Award Winner, Pay or Die by Scott Alexander Ruderman and Rachael Dyer. 🏆 Award Sponsored by The Foundation for Systemic Change Pay or Die explores the crushing financial reality for millions of insulin-dependent Americans living with diabetes, as pharmaceutical companies push the price of this life-saving medication. #PayorDie #FilmFestival #Documentary #Docs #ImpactCinema #SIMADocs #SocialImpact #SocialImpactMediaAwards #SIMA #FilmFestivalWinners #Cinema

Congratulations to Cherry Creek High School sophomore Peter Philpott for earning an honorable mention for his reporting titled “Jeff Boyce is No Longer Remaining Apolitical”. 🎉 Peter explored the universal controversy on climate change and humanitarian effects on the environment through the perspective of his local Environmental Science teacher, Jeff Boyce. Peter’s submission focused on Boyce’s commitment to the environmental impacts of climate change and the influential role he has played in his students’ lives. As the Managing Editor and Assistant News Editor for the Union St. Journal, his reporting includes political/breaking news and of course, his baseball column titled “Peanuts and Cracker Jack”.⚾  Outside of the newsroom, Peter enjoys artistic photography and is a member of his high school’s marching band! 🎺 What’s next for Peter? He aspires to be a political-investigative reporter, with a focus on highlighting large-scale issues from local perspectives. Read Peter’s full submission ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gSK-gZSB #ClimateChange #SystemicChange #HighSchoolJournalism #FredRossSystemicJournalismCompetition #FSC #FredRoss

When high school journalism students Lucy Walker and Elizabeth Hu began their submission for the #FredRossSystemicJournalismCompetition, their inspiration came from their school's LGBTQ+ alliance and the compelling narratives shared by Texas' transgender youth. 🌈 Elizabeth and Lucy are both juniors at St. Johns High School in Houston, TX, and plan to pursue journalism majors in college. Lucy and Elizabeth currently hold editor roles for their school’s student-run newspaper, The Review. Read their full submission ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d4FC3azn #SystemicChange #HighSchoolJournalism #FredRossSystemicJournalismCompetition #FSC #FredRoss #LGBTQIA

Don’t forget! ⏰ Each year, high school students participating in the Fred Ross Systemic Change Journalism Competition have the opportunity to work with working journalists and industry professionals before submitting in June.  If you’re interested in reporting on systematic strategies to solve today’s most pressing issues, this opportunity is for you! Learn more and sign up! 💥 https://lnkd.in/gBAjwdaG #StudentJournalism #HighSchoolJournalism #JournalismScholarship #Mentorship #Scholarship

This year’s Systemic Change Photography Prize goes to Sarah Fretell for “Guardian of the Forest.” ❗📸 At the end of their patrol, the Santa Rosillo Forest Guardians strip down, put on a few traditional accents, and excitedly ask for a portrait. They are proud of what they do and the status it has given them in the community. Since being recognized by local officials, it has forced the campesinos to treat them and the land with more respect. This marks three years of the Systemic Change Photography prize and partnership between The Foundation for Systemic Change and Social Documentary Network! Congratulations to Sarah! 🎉 Learn more about Sarah and “Guardian of the Forest” on our website: https://lnkd.in/gD6EEKzt #FoundationforSystemicChange #Photography

We are happy to announce the winners of our annual “Systemic Change Award,” in partnership with SIMA! Congratulations to the brilliant team of artists and documentarians behind the film “PAY OR DIE.” 🏆 "PAY OR DIE" documents the insulin affordability crisis in the U.S., focusing on three families struggling to afford insulin for chronic illnesses. It highlights the human toll of this crisis, including a mother-daughter duo losing their home and a family grieving the loss of their son due to insulin rationing. The Systemic Change Award is awarded to a film that demonstrates how responsible, comprehensive, and sustainable solutions can create long-term change. Learn more about the Systemic Change Award on our website 🌐 Watch the full “PAY OR DIE” trailer ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gR8wfS8Z #FoundationforSystemicChange #FSC #InsulinCost #PAYORDIE #SystemicChangeAward #Documentary

🚨Calling all high school journalism students! 🚨 Do you want to work alongside working journalists and industry professionals? Sign up for mentorship opportunities for our Fred Ross Systemic Change Journalism Competition! The contest encourages high school journalists to report on the systemic change taking place in their communities by providing mentorship to those who choose to compete, and a monetary prize to three student journalists reporting in print, broadcast, or mixed media. Last year’s winner, AJ Naser, worked with The New York Times' Eric Schmitt to write an inspiring piece on grassroots community farming in California. 🍅 📝Sign up here! https://lnkd.in/gBAjwdaG #StudentJournalism #HighSchoolJournalism #JournalismScholarship #Mentorship #Scholarship

We are so thrilled to introduce our other second-place winner of the #FredRossSystemicJournalismCompetition, Elaine Jiang! Congratulations! 🤩 It all started with a post on Instagram about union-busting, from there Elaine uncovered numerous stories of individuals striking due to unfair treatment. This encouraged her submission in addressing inadequate corporate leadership and workplace conditions.  Elaine is currently a junior at Carlmont High School in Belmont, California. Not only is she a student writer and podcast producer for Scot Scoop News, but also an editor for the Highlander! Alongside her passion for journalism, Elaine also enjoys playing badminton and watching the latest shows on Netflix. 🏸🎬 So, what’s next for Elaine? She would like to continue her journalism journey to tackle systemic issues and shine a light on others working to fight them. Keep doing what you’re doing, Elaine! 🙌 Click the link to take a closer look at Kara & Elaine’s submission. https://lnkd.in/dD75kJQS #LaborMovement #SystemicChange #HighSchoolReporter #FredRoss #FSC