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The untapped potential of mobile messaging

What can local news learn from the private messaging networks of immigrant communities?

Dec 12, 2019

The untapped potential of mobile messaging

Dec 12, 2019

Michael Rain

What Happened When I Used to Say ‘Africa’ Before ‘Wakanda’

A few months ago I attended a panel discussion at NYU on the future of local news. During the Q&A portion I asked a question, and…

Aug 18, 2018

What Happened When I Used to Say ‘Africa’ Before ‘Wakanda’

Aug 18, 2018

Michael Rain
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Journalism Innovation

10 Amazing Benefits of Learning Entrepreneurial Journalism at the Newmark J-School (Part II)

*This is the second part of a series. For benefits, 1 through 3 read Part I here.

Aug 17, 2018

10 Amazing Benefits of Learning Entrepreneurial Journalism at the Newmark J-School (Part II)

Aug 17, 2018

Michael Rain
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Journalism Innovation

10 Amazing Benefits of Learning Entrepreneurial Journalism at the Newmark J-School(Part I)

*Applications are open for Newmark J-School’s new online program for Entrepreneurial Journalism Creators. Deadline Jan. 24, 2021, Apply…

Aug 15, 2018

10 Amazing Benefits of Learning Entrepreneurial Journalism at the Newmark J-School(Part I)

Aug 15, 2018

Michael Rain

Closed Door Policy

I wrote this piece over ten years ago and it resonated with a lot people. I’m sharing in this space for the first time publicly.

Aug 15, 2018

Closed Door Policy

Aug 15, 2018

Michael Rain

The Ultimate ‘Black Panther’ Think Piece, News, Milestones and More, List

As most of you who were impacted in a deep way after seeing Black Panther, I’ve been delving into so many conversations, think pieces and…

Feb 23, 2018

The Ultimate ‘Black Panther’ Think Piece, News, Milestones and More, List

Feb 23, 2018

Michael Rain
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ENODI

Why I Launched ENODI For People With Immigrant Backgrounds

Editor’s note: This article was heavily updated on January 21, 2021.

Aug 24, 2017

Why I Launched ENODI For People With Immigrant Backgrounds

Aug 24, 2017

Michael Rain
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flyspeeddubbing

Is There a Modern Method for Hanging Up?

Recently I made a call inquiring about a property and endured one of the most condescending and rude attitudes I’ve experienced in a while…

Apr 16, 2017

Is There a Modern Method for Hanging Up?

Apr 16, 2017

Michael Rain
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Journalism Innovation

How we reached 1.6 million+ people in one month

I love working on building ZNews Africa, but one of the most frustrating aspects is the dichotomy between the reception of the idea and the…

Apr 5, 2017

How we reached 1.6 million+ people in one month

Apr 5, 2017

Michael Rain
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Journalism Innovation

Why We’re Building Tech Media Products for the Pan-African Community

Try this exercise; Google “Africa” and search News. Review the headlines. How many pages do you have to go before you find a story that is…

Feb 22, 2017

Why We’re Building Tech Media Products for the Pan-African Community

Feb 22, 2017

Michael Rain

Michael Rain

Storyteller // ENODI Founder // TED Speaker & Resident // Harvard Grad student // Stanford Knight Fellow // Columbia Alum // Technologist and emerging designer

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