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The untapped potential of mobile messaging

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

6 min readDec 12, 2019

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The untapped potential of mobile messaging

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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…

4 min readAug 18, 2018

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

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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.

7 min readAug 17, 2018

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

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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…

8 min readAug 15, 2018

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

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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.

4 min readAug 15, 2018

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Closed Door Policy

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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…

10 min readFeb 23, 2018

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

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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.

5 min readAug 24, 2017

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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…

3 min readApr 16, 2017

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Is There a Modern Method for Hanging Up?

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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…

6 min readApr 5, 2017

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How we reached 1.6 million+ people in one month

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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…

4 min readFeb 22, 2017

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

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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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