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Amethyst J. Davis

Amethyst J. Davis is responsible for spearheading the growth and development of the HWH, including outlining the editorial trajectory and content. She also produces “The Renaissance Letter,” our biweekly email newsletter, edits content, and fact-checks stories prior to publication. Amethyst was an administrator at New York University before launching her journalism career. She was previously a member of the Sounding Board, the community advisory board for Chicago Public Media, which includes WBEZ Chicago and the Chicago Sun-Times.

Amethyst is a 2023 Leader of a New Chicago award recipient, as recognized by the Field Foundation and MacArthur Foundation. She was named to Forbes 30 Under 30.

In 2022, Amethyst was a Casey Fellow with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Black News & Views. She is a sought after speaker on community journalism and has given talks at institutions like DePaul University and the University of Kansas. Amethyst is a regular guest on City Cast Chicago.

She was invited by Harvard University to submit a 2023 and 2024 Nieman Lab prediction. Under her leadership, the HWH has become one of the nation’s most-watched hyperlocal newsrooms. The HWH has received national coverage in publications like Poynter, Harvard University’s Nieman Lab, the National Press Journalism Club Institute, and Editor & Publisher.

A Harvey native, Amethyst is a Brooks Middle School (’11) and Thornton Township High School alum (‘15) and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from NYU (BA’19). She is an alumna of the Data and Policy Summer Scholar program at the University of Chicago.

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Amethyst's Latest Articles

Kisha McCaskill filed for library board seat where husband is president

She has a paid library contract that translates to $2,000 a month. She eventually withdrew from the race for a two-year term, but not before daughter Amari McCaskill filed as a write-in candidate for that very seat.

Harvey cancels public forum and City Council meeting

A public forum was set to discuss upgrades along Broadway Avenue.

Harvey Park District cancels meeting, leaving residents in freezing cold

A representative at the headquarters indicated via phone call earlier that day that the meeting would be rescheduled. But since no notice was posted online or in-person, residents still showed up.

Man killed in possible retaliation after mass shooting rocks Harvey house party

A four-year-old boy was shot during a house party on the weekend, along with four others. Now, a man has been killed in retaliation.

EyeOnWater helping Phoenix residents avoid high water bills by spotting leaks

The free online tool allows users to track water usage and set up leak alerts.

All hell breaks loose at Harvey Park District board meeting over alleged mismanagement

The board abruptly adjourned less than 10 minutes after two commissioners called foul on operations, leadership, and finances.

Harvey to lay off 10 percent of municipal workforce next month

Service disruptions are expected across multiple departments, with the exception of police and fire, according to a news release.

State’s attorney drops felony charges against Harvey alderwoman

At a court hearing Wednesday, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office dropped felony battery charges against Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) pertaining to an alleged assault of a Harvey police officer in April.

Southland leaders hosting ‘Q&A’ for 2026 elections

The event, hosted by the Democrats of Thornton Township and open to the public, marks the earliest glimpse of potential candidates for county, state, and judicial districts representing the Southland.

Unethical behavior and micromanagement drove Harvey library trustee to resign

With less than six months left in her term, Monique Williams resigned from the embattled library board. Now, she wants the public to know why.

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