<p><big><big><b>Patricia Watson Activist Journalism Internship for Young Writers of Color, Summer 2009</b></big></big></p>
<p>WHERE: Peacework magazine's offices at the American Friends Service Committee in Cambridge, MA </p>
<p>WHEN: June 1 - August 15, 2008 (flexible), 25 hours per week </p>
<p>WHAT: Interns will learn about all aspects of producing a varied
peace and justice publication, and will be encouraged and mentored in
designing projects to incorporate their particular interests into their
work on the magazine. Research and prepare at least one article about a
Boston area activist project/campaign; conduct at least one interview
and prepare it for publication; help Peacework increase its outreach to
young people through its web and print editions; help compile the
resource and event listings for the magazine; attend area peace and
justice events; learn basic layout, web research, fact-checking,
database, and fundraising skills. </p>
<p>WHO: Activists of color, ages 18-24, with interest in writing as an
important way to work for social justice. Some experience with social
justice activism recommended. Preference given to candidates based in
the greater Boston area. </p>
<p>HOW MUCH: $2500 stipend </p>
<p>TO APPLY: Send resume, writing sample (2000 words or less), and
cover letter by April 1, 2009 to Phyllis Cohen Gately, AFSC, 2161
Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 02140; 617/661-6130; <a href="mailto:pcohen@afsc.org">pcohen@afsc.org</a> </p>
<p>ABOUT PEACEWORK: Published since 1972, Peacework (<a href="http://www.peaceworkmagazine.org/" title="www.peaceworkmagazine.org">www.peaceworkmagazine.org</a>)
is a national monthly peace and justice magazine published by the
American Friends Service Committee. Its goal is to serve a broad range
of movements for nonviolent social change by covering social justice
and peace issues in a way that links grassroots work with national and
international perspectives. </p>
<p>ABOUT PATRICIA WATSON: Peacework was served with skill, grace, and
deep dedication by editor Patricia Watson from 1997-2003. In addition
to her work making Peacework a valuable and honored journal of
nonviolent activism, Patricia found time to continue her involvement in
grassroots organizing for economic and racial justice, and also to
provide care and guidance to a constant stream of young activists who
sought her out. It is with great pleasure that we announce the
establishment of a paid internship that will bear her name and provide
a unique opportunity for young writers of color to gain an in-depth
educational experience in what we call "empowerment journalism." </p>
<p>ABOUT AFSC: The work of the American Friends Service Committee (<a href="http://www.afsc.org/" title="www.afsc.org">www.afsc.org</a>)
is rooted in the spiritual insights of the Religious Society of Friends
(Quakers). Since 1917 the AFSC has worked with people of many religious
and ethical traditions to affirm the dignity and promise of every
individual, to relieve the suffering of war and poverty, to foster
peace and reconciliation, and to promote social justice.</p>