Public Square Amplified (PSA) is a nonprofit, community-centered newsroom headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. Founded by a team of Black women led by Josie Gonsalves, the organization draws on decades of experience across journalism, academia, nonprofit work, and community organizing. PSA positions journalism as both a reporting tool and a civic intervention, aiming to examine and challenge the racial and social dynamics that shape how news is produced and consumed.
Its coverage focuses on democracy, social and economic justice, racial equity, and the immigrant experience, with a strong emphasis on stories rooted in community perspectives. PSA prioritizes Newark—New Jersey’s largest city—by producing reporting that reflects the lived experiences of residents across its five wards. The outlet also highlights stories from the African-Caribbean diaspora and develops multilingual content to better serve immigrant communities.
Beyond reporting, PSA invests heavily in building community journalism capacity. Through workshops, forums, and a journalism boot camp, it trains residents, students, and aspiring journalists—particularly people of color—to report on their own communities. This approach creates pathways for new voices in media while fostering civic participation.
Last updated date: September 2026