Michael RaininJSK Class of 2020The untapped potential of mobile messagingWhat can local news learn from the private messaging networks of immigrant communities?Dec 12, 20191Dec 12, 20191
Michael RainWhat 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, 2018Aug 18, 2018
Michael RaininJournalism Innovation10 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, 20181Aug 17, 20181
Michael RaininJournalism Innovation10 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, 20181Aug 15, 20181
Michael RainClosed Door PolicyI 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, 2018Aug 15, 2018
Michael RainThe Ultimate ‘Black Panther’ Think Piece, News, Milestones and More, ListAs 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, 2018Feb 23, 2018
Michael RaininENODIWhy I Launched ENODI For People With Immigrant BackgroundsEditor’s note: This article was heavily updated on January 21, 2021.Aug 24, 20172Aug 24, 20172
Michael RaininflyspeeddubbingIs 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, 2017Apr 16, 2017
Michael RaininJournalism InnovationHow we reached 1.6 million+ people in one monthI 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, 2017Apr 5, 2017
Michael RaininJournalism InnovationWhy We’re Building Tech Media Products for the Pan-African CommunityTry 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, 2017Feb 22, 2017