Mediagazer: Poynter will partner for Pulitzer's 2016 centennial with a focus on social justice (Kristen Hare/Poynter)

4:20 PM ET, June 29, 2015

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Kristen Hare / Poynter:

Poynter will partner for Pulitzer's 2016 centennial with a focus on social justice — The Pulitzer Prizes announced Monday that the Poynter Institute for Media Studies is among the organizations chosen to host events for the organization's centennial anniversary next year.

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Mark Sweney / Guardian:

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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:

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Adam Sherwin / The Independent:

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John Battle / Guardian:

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