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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

With a $1.5 million boost, one Harvey organization seeks to ramp up jobs, mentorship, leadership programming

Staff at the Harvey location for Community Economic Development Association of Cook County spent months hearing from residents to develop new anti-poverty programming.

Chicago journalist Vee Harrison is certain ‘Hood Healing’ will deliver us from intergenerational trauma

The veteran journalist's latest book is an anthology with some of Chicago's leading voices in media. Harrison discussed the book and her family's Harvey connections with the HWH.

Major changes to Illinois mask guidance are now in effect. Here’s what you need to know.

The changes come as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to decline.

School district 152 going mask optional, but ‘highly recommends’ masks for all staff, students, and visitors

Masks initially had been required for this year's return to in-person learning.

Demand for testing decreasing as Omicron recedes, state officials say, but testing concerns linger

Changes in testing and possible mask guidance come as health experts identified BA.2, a more contagious version of Omicron.

Tracking COVID-19: Confirmed cases in Harvey down 80% over past month

The decline follows a statewide and national plunge in cases of the highly contagious Omicron variant.

S2 Express Grill, Harvey’s second full sitdown restaurant, marks the start of a new chapter in the city’s restaurant scene

"It's been a long time coming," co-owners Andre and Suheir Williams said at the packed grand opening event.

Received unemployment insurance in 2021? Don’t forget to file this important tax form

The tax form required for unemployment insurance recipients, a 1099-G, is now available.

Decline in sales, increased property taxes behind Walgreens exit, company leadership says

For nearly a year, many residents remained confused about Walgreens decision to close up their only remaining Harvey location.

The 147th Street Metra station slated for a $13 million renovation beginning in spring 2022

The overhaul marks the station's first in 30 years, Metra officials say.

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