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NewsCenter for Public IntegrityFebruary 1, 2025United States

Public Integrity Project Wins Journalism Award

The Center for Public Integrity's project, '40 Acres and a Lie,' received second place in the Philip Meyer Journalism Awards. The project was recognized for its effective use of social science research to investigate historical claims regarding compensation for Black Americans.

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Why It Matters

This recognition highlights the importance of using rigorous data analysis to uncover and document historical injustices.

Key Facts

  • The '40 Acres and a Lie' project won second place in the Philip Meyer Journalism Awards.
  • The award honors excellence in applying social science research methods to journalism.
  • The project explores the history of restitution demands by Black Americans since the Civil War.

Who's Mentioned

other40 Acres and a LieotherPhilip Meyer Journalism AwardorganizationInvestigative Reporters and EditorsorganizationCenter for Public Integrity