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Place-Based Journalism: Perspectives from Independent Media

March 17, 2025
5pm
Location
Reves Center for International Studies, Reves Room
200 S Boundary St
Williamsburg, VA 23185Map this location
Access & Features
  • Open to the public
Abby Rapoport headshot (courtesy photo)

The Reves Center for International Studies announces that Abby Rapoport, cofounder and publisher of Stranger’s Guide, will deliver the 2025 McSwain-Walker Lecture on Monday, March 17, 2025, in the Reves Room at 5pm. Her talk, "Place-Based Journalism: Perspectives from Independent Media," is free and open to the public.

Abby Rapoport's work focuses on the relationship between communities, media and storytelling. She is the cofounder and publisher of Stranger’s Guide, an award-winning publication that explores how politics, power and culture shape daily life across the globe. Its work has been featured in America's Best Travel Writing and America's Best Magazine Writing. She sits on the board of numerous non-profits and philanthropies including the Society for the Preservation of Texas Music, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and TYPE Media. Abby began her career as a political reporter at the Texas Tribune, and subsequently worked as a staff writer on politics and policy for the Texas Observer and The American Prospect before serving as Acting Publisher for the Texas Observer. Her writing has also appeared in Glamour, The National Journal and The New Republic among other places.

The annual McSwain-Walker lecture brings renowned scholars, artists, analysts and other notable public figures to William & Mary to speak on topics related to how other countries and cultures interact with the United States, and how the United States interacts with them.

Sponsored by: Reves Center for International Studies