Ida B. Wells Fellowship

Ciara Newton had her dream job at a Shell refinery. But she was fired after enduring months of harassment, including sexist comments from supervisors and a lewd sticker.

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Thousands of allegations of abuse and neglect have been made against programs for people with developmental disabilities.

Policies at scores of charters favor white students.

Texas' environmental agency targets small business owners, while corporate polluters are let off easy.

Crime victims and witnesses are trapped living near assailants.

And how American universities are acting as willing partners.

Ida B Wells Fellow Justine Calma talks about her new investigation into California's day programs for adults with disabilities.

Type Investigations is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Ida B. Wells Fellowship, whose goal is to promote diversity in journalism by helping to create a pipeline of investigative reporters of color.

The Investigative Fund is pleased to announce the 2018 winners of the Ida B. Wells Fellowship.

Alissa Figueroa is our newest senior editor and senior producer, overseeing the Ida B. Wells Fellowship program and our broadcast partnerships.

Apply by February 15th to make sure you will be considered for a 2018 fellowship.

The program promotes diversity in journalism by helping to create a pipeline of investigative reporters of color.

Fellowships will be awarded to Adeshina Emmanuel, Ese Olumhense, Nadine Sebai, and Nikhil Swaminathan.

The new program aims to promote diversity in journalism and will provide four reporters with fellowships to create their first substantial pieces of investigative journalism.