Lauren Williams
laurenwilliams.bsky.social
Lauren Williams
@laurenwilliams.bsky.social
CEO + Cofounder, capitalbnews.org
Today, I'm excited to share @capitalb.bsky.social's first strategic plan: capitalbnews.org/capitalb-202...

It's a new time, and a new chapter for Capital B. We spent months of deep reflection and conversation to develop this plan. It's bold and ambitious, and won't be easy — especially right now.
Capital B in the Next Three: Our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
A mirror and a window.  After launching in 2022, Capital B’s first few years were characterized by a sense of discovery and possibility. Our staff has worked hard to learn how to best serve and reach ...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today is @capitalb.bsky.social’s third birthday. In our short existence, we’ve grown to a team of 30 that has done incredibly important work for the Black communities we report on and for.
February 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
This enthusiasm for finding proof that the pilots in the crash were white men has the unintended consequence of lending weight to the racist/sexist idea that their qualifications could be called into question if they weren’t.
January 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Time is running out in 2024 to give! If you believe in the journalism we do at Capital B and want to see what we can do with the right support in 2025, please donate here: capitalbnews.org/donate
There’s great reporting just around the corner, and to set us up for success, we could use your help. Support our end-of-year fundraising campaign now, and you’ll be backing these big plans and so much more for the new year. https://buff.ly/4iMuWjP
December 31, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Reposted by Lauren Williams
🧵 A donation to @capitalb.bsky.social this #GivingTuesday means:
- Backing a newsroom that's helping Black people make sense of uncertain times
- Taking a stand against nonstop misinfo aimed at Black folks
- Making sure complex Black stories get told where they matter most

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December 3, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Everyone’s feed is inundated with #givingtuesday posts, but I hope you’ll take a second to consider @capitalb.bsky.social and nonprofit news in general, as you decide where to give today.
December 3, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Reposted by Lauren Williams
Look at us: All clicking on a link to the latest episode of The Press Box pod on Bluesky and not Twitter. Next up: A Saturday college football thread. open.spotify.com/episode/0Fh6...
The Twitter Exodus Begins, the Return of the Trump News Cycle, and Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
The Press Box · Episode
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November 15, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Reposted by Lauren Williams
I see a lot of folks saying they don't feel bad about NYT and I remember when Hulk Hogan sued Gawker into oblivion with Peter Thiel's money and people said the same thing.

Dislike NYT all you want! There are a lot of ways it sucks! That is not a good reason to root for de facto dismantling of 1A.
November 15, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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Hey new followers! 👋 Longtime Twitter lurker making my way over to Bluesky and hoping to be less lurky here. But enough about me—go follow @capitalb.bsky.social! We’re an independent newsroom covering the issues that matter to Black folks, both locally and nationally, with real depth and care.
November 13, 2024 at 12:21 AM