You are the story. 

Here at Not In Our Town, we believe that the most interesting things that are happening are on the ground, in communities big and small across the country. In our 15 years of covering the anti-hate movement, we have witnessed ordinary people do extraordinary things again and again.

In fact, the most innovative and creative solutions to building safe and inclusive communities have come from the ground up. Our mission at Not In Our Town has been to capture these movements on film and in print and share them with others seeking solutions to the problems in their own towns and schools, or who are looking to prevent hate and bias incidents from happening. 

Now, we turn again to you for your insights. We have joined the Public Insight Network, an incredible tool that allows you to share your thoughts, stories, ideas, and reactions to inform the work of Not In Our Town's film and print publications. We have partnered with several public radio stations.

Here's what we're asking:

How have you seen your community come together in the face of adversity?  (Partner: Fronteras)

How safe do you feel in your community?  (Partner: Fronteras)

Do hate crimes happen where you live?  (Partner: KQED)

If any of these topics interest you, click through and share your story. Everything you share will be read by journalists only, and your responses are confidential unless you tell us we may publish them. If you know of anyone else who might like to share their story, please forward this page to them. 

Not interested in either of these topics but would like us to contact you about future stories? Become a source here. 

As a source, you can expect: 

• A quick, easy and confidential sign-up process
• About one email a month. We'll send short questionnaires looking for background information, quotes, and sources for stories tied to specific issues or events. If the question isn’t relevant to you and you don’t have insights to share, please pass on the request to friend or colleagues who may.
• An occasional follow-up call or email. Our producers and reporters may be in touch to get  more information on a lead you provide.
• The information you provide will be confidential and it will not be used for marketing, fundraising or advertising purposes. It may be used for stories only with your permission.
• The satisfaction of having an impact on news coverage across the country. You'll not only inform Not In Our Town, but newsrooms in the vibrant Public Insight Network as well. Click here to choose which newsrooms you want to hear from. 

About the Public Insight Network

Founded in 2003, American Public Media's Public Insight Network has more than 100,000 sources around the country. Every day, Public Insight Network sources inform stories for leading news outlets including Marketplace, ProPublica, the Miami Herald, the Center for Investigative Reporting, and Minnesota Public Radio.

Questions?

Email Not In Our Town at publicinsight@niot.org.