Membership
If you’re interested in becoming a member of The Uproot Project, fill out our membership application. Once your application is processed, you’ll get access to our Slack channel (look out for an invite in your inbox!), newsletter, events, and more. This network is by journalists of color and for journalists of color. Your needs and feedback matter. Be sure to fill this out to connect with us and stay in the loop.
Membership tiers
| Full member: journalist | Full member: non-journalist | Associate member | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who are they? | Current BIPOC journalists | Aspiring BIPOC journalists, BIPOC academics and those working in media support organizations | Non-BIPOC journalists and academics looking to support and learn from BIPOC journalists; public relations and communications professionals |
| What does Uproot offer them? | Full access to all Uproot offerings including all public Slack channels, access to private #ejoc Slack channel, events, trainings, The Seedling, etc | Full access to all Uproot offerings including all public Slack channels, events, trainings, The Seedling, etc | Access to public Slack channels and events, The Seedling |
| What does Uproot expect from them? | Their participation in events and/or on Slack | Their participation in events and/or on Slack | Post job opportunities on Slack and provide other resources to full members |
| How to become a member | Cost: $0 Fill out the membership application and select the “full member” tier. Provide verification that you are a working journalist. | Cost: $0 Fill out the membership application and select the “full member, non-journalist” tier. If you are a student, indicate this on the application form. Provide verification that you are an academic in journalism, environmental sciences, or a related field. Provide verification that you are a professional in a media support organization. | Cost: $0 Fill out the membership application and select the “associate member” tier. Provide verification that you are a journalist or academic. Provide verification that you are a public relations or communications professional. |
Database
The Uproot Project Database is a critical resource for journalists who are seeking to connect with editors, mentors, experts, sources, and other journalists of color within the environmental space. As a network by and for environmental and climate journalists of color, The Uproot Project is committed to diversity in the media, which means spotlighting diverse voices. The people you will find in our database identify as Black, Indigenous, or other people of color, who have exercised expertise in climate, science, social justice, and environmental spaces. Want to be a part of Uproot’s database? Fill out the application here!