Archive for memorial
Site Approved for Fallen Journalists Memorial
In 2020, Congress approved the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act, and the bill was signed into law, allowing plans to go ahead to create a memorial ... Read More
Statement: News Media Alliance Remembers Career Newspaper Leader and Free Press Advocate, Scott Schurz, Sr.
Longtime newspaper leader and free press advocate, Scott Schurz, Sr., passed away on Monday at the age of 85. Schurz was a passionate and active ... Read More
Statement: News Media Alliance Remembers Longtime Journalist, Jim Klobuchar
Jim Klobuchar, father of Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), was a longtime champion of our industry, working in journalism for four decades as a columnist for ... Read More
House of Representatives Passes Fallen Journalists Memorial Act
The Fallen Journalists Memorial (FJM) Foundation, News Media Alliance, National Newspaper Association and National Association of Broadcasters today commended the U.S. House of Representatives on ... Read More
Congressional Hearing Highlights Importance of National Memorial to Fallen Journalists
A national memorial is important for paying tribute to journalists who perished not only while reporting on the front lines of battle, but those whose ... Read More
Key House Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Fallen Journalists Memorial Act
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands heard testimony today on the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act, H.R. 3465. The Act ... Read More
Statement: Alliance Encourages Memorial Advisory Commission to Recommend Establishment of Fallen Journalists Memorial
In preparation for the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission meeting today, the News Media Alliance submitted a written statement to show its support for the ... Read More
Statement: Fallen Journalists Memorial
The News Media Alliance applauds Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Reps. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) and Tom Cole (R-OK) for introducing the ... Read More
Statement: Remembering Gerry Lenfest
On Sunday, we lost one of journalism’s greatest supporters and advocates, Gerry Lenfest. Gerry supported newspapers when they needed it most and showed that they ... Read More
