Kings Network News (KNN)
Kings Network News is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our journalism. We believe that a newsroom and platform reflective of the communities we serve leads to better storytelling, stronger trust, and more accurate reporting.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide news that reflects the full spectrum of voices in the Central Valley and beyond. We are dedicated to covering underrepresented communities, challenging stereotypes, and ensuring that all groups have a voice in the public narrative.
In Our Coverage
We actively seek out diverse perspectives and aim to represent a wide range of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
Our stories strive to include voices that have historically been overlooked or marginalized.
We challenge ourselves to go beyond surface-level representation by covering the deeper issues affecting these communities.
In Our Newsroom
KNN promotes an inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every team member.
We aim to recruit and retain staff from diverse backgrounds to reflect the communities we serve.
Our editorial team regularly receives guidance and training on inclusive language, cultural competency, and fair representation in reporting.
In Our Leadership and Decision-Making
Diversity is considered in hiring, story selection, sourcing, imagery, and editorial voice.
We hold ourselves accountable for inclusive practices in both internal operations and outward-facing content.
Accessibility and Equity
We are committed to making our content accessible to all readers, including those with disabilities. We continuously work to improve usability, readability, and content delivery across all platforms.
Accountability
We welcome feedback from readers and community members about how we can improve. Concerns related to representation or inclusivity can be directed to newsdesk@knn.one and will be reviewed by our editorial leadership.
Building a Newsroom for Everyone
At Kings Network News, diversity is not a checklist—it is a fundamental part of how we operate. We believe an informed community begins with inclusive journalism that values every voice.