Patricia Watson Activist Journalism Internship for Young Writers of
PBHA / Monday, March 16th, 2009 / Comments OffPatricia Watson Activist Journalism Internship for Young Writers of
Color, Summer 2009
Where: Peacework magazine’s offices at the American Friends Service
Committee in Cambridge, MA
When: June 1 – August 15, 2008 (flexible), 25 hours per week
What: Interns will learn about all aspects of producing a varied peace
and justice publication, and will be encouraged and mentored in
designing projects to incorporate their particular interests into
their work on the magazine. Research and prepare at least one article
about a Boston area activist project/campaign; conduct at least one
interview and prepare it for publication; help Peacework increase its
outreach to young people through its web and print editions; help
compile the resource and event listings for the magazine; attend area
peace and justice events; learn basic layout, web research,
fact-checking, database, and fundraising skills.
Who: Activists of color, ages 18-24, with interest in writing as an
important way to work for social justice. Some experience with social
justice activism recommended. Preference given to candidates based in
the greater Boston area.
How Much? $2500 stipend
To Apply: Send resume, writing sample (2000 words or less), and cover
letter by April 1, 2009 to Phyllis Cohen Gately, AFSC, 2161
Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 02140; 617/661-6130; pcohen@afsc.org
About Peacework: Published since 1972, Peacework
(www.peaceworkmagazine.org) is a national monthly peace and justice
magazine published by the American Friends Service Committee. Its goal
is to serve a broad range of movements for nonviolent social change by
covering social justice and peace issues in a way that links
grassroots work with national and international perspectives.
About Patricia Watson: Peacework was served with skill, grace, and
deep dedication by editor Patricia Watson from 1997-2003. In addition
to her work making Peacework a valuable and honored journal of
nonviolent activism, Patricia found time to continue her involvement
in grassroots organizing for economic and racial justice, and also to
provide care and guidance to a constant stream of young activists who
sought her out. It is with great pleasure that we announce the
establishment of a paid internship that will bear her name and provide
a unique opportunity for young writers of color to gain an in-depth
educational experience in what we call “empowerment journalism.”
About AFSC: The work of the American Friends Service Committee
(www.afsc.org) is rooted in the spiritual insights of the Religious
Society of Friends (Quakers). Since 1917 the AFSC has worked with
people of many religious and ethical traditions to affirm the dignity
and promise of every individual, to relieve the suffering of war and
poverty, to foster peace and reconciliation, and to promote social
justice.
