The Midwest Mobility from Poverty Network is bringing together journalists and academic researchers from across the nation, with a focus on Midwest, for this virtual conference to promote in-depth, impactful, and solutions-oriented media coverage of poverty-related issues. The conference will consist of a series of six interactive webinars held throughout June.

While academic research contributes to a deeper understanding of poverty-related issues, the media is uniquely positioned to share those findings and shape how policymakers, community leaders, and the general public think about poverty.

The Poverty Narrative: A Midwest Perspective conference is open to anyone interested in improving the narrative around poverty in the U.S. – from exploring new storytelling strategies to translating complex research for deeper public engagement.