The Bridge (newspaper)
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| Type | Monthly street newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Founder(s) | James Ekenstedt, Evan Katz, Caroline Ponseti |
| Editor | Chris |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Political alignment | Homeless advocacy |
| Circulation | 5,000 |
| Website | www |
The Bridge is an American street newspaper that aims to give people who are currently or formerly homeless an opportunity for self-expression and sustainable income. The Bridge trains and certifies people with experiences of homelessness to be independently contracted vendors of the paper.[1] They purchase each paper for 25 cents and sell it on the street for one dollar, keeping 100% of the profit.[2]
History
[edit]The paper launched in March 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee as a monthly, 16-page paper that focuses on issues of homelessness.[3] The content features art and writing by homeless individuals and is supplemented by articles by staff writers.[1]
The paper was founded by James Ekenstedt, Caroline Ponseti and Evan Katz during their sophomore year at Rhodes College.[4] It is the first street newspaper run entirely by college students.[5]
Affiliations
[edit]The Bridge is a member of the North American Street Newspaper Association and the International Network of Street Papers.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Street Sheet | The Fly-By | Memphis News and Events | Memphis Flyer". Archived from the original on 2014-08-10.
- ^ "Giving Back". Inside Higher Education.
- ^ "New 'street newspaper' launching in Memphis".
- ^ "Word Getting Out About New 'Street Newspaper' Bridging Gap for Homeless and Founded by Rhodes Students". Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2013-07-07.
- ^ Rosen, Kenneth (26 March 2013). "Students Bridge Homelessness Gap with Street Paper". USA Today.