The Hockaday Impact
News for the people, by the people.
EST. 2025
James Bladwin, “Conversations with James Baldwin," edited by Fred L. Standley and Louis H. Pratt (1989), p. 101
“You write in order to change the world… The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change it.”
FEATURED WORK
FEATURED WORK
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Beyond The Brush: How Black Artists Foster Connection and Conversation
A collaborative group of Black artists come together in efforts to spread the message of community and Black culture through their artistic expression at the first Black art exhibition sale on campus.
By: Jocelyn Hockaday
Published By: Refine Magazine
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Music Trends in Philadelphia: What happened in 2024 and What Does It Mean
Philadelphia is historic for being a musical hub for upcoming artists, genres, and creative venues. Explore 2024 music trends in Philadelphia and learn what this means for the music environment in the city through this interactive piece.
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S.M.O.O.T.H Cafe 2025
On April 19th, over 100 Temple University students and Philadelphia locals gather at The Victorian Banquet Ballroom for the annual S.M.O.O.T.H Café - an evening of Black excellence, celebration, connection, and talent.
Discover the full photo catalog that tells the story of this evening.
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The Wellness Ecosystem: A Potential Solution to Homeless Displacement
Philadelphia historically has been the home to a staggering number of the unsheltered and has been diligently working to combat this issue. A new initiative has rose: The Wellness Ecosystem- a probable solution to getting people off the street and a hub for resource allotment.
Mission Statement
This multimedia journalism platform is committed to telling stories with creativity, integrity, and purpose. We prioritize voices from underserved communities and strive to deliver news across all formats and mediums in a safe, inclusive space. All content adheres to the SPJ Code of Ethics, the NPPA Code of Ethics for Visual Journalists, and applicable United States laws, ensuring that every story we publish meets the highest standards of ethical and legal journalism.
FAQs
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We are a journalistic publication, where we produce content is all mediums: video, photo, and written. We cover various topics such as news (local/community), features (e.g., profiles, events, etc.), entertainment (music, arts, etc.), data-driven stories with interactive graphics, investigative pieces, breaking news, opinion, and more!
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The AHANA (African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) communities historically had to fight for there voice to be heard and for their concerns to be addressed. Today, this is a battle still being fought. Representation matters, and that is why The Hockaday Impact is here: to allow these voices a platform to practice their freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and educate people on what is happening in their communities.
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Not at all! If you have a story to tell, but no where to take it- we are here for you! The Hockaday Impact is for everyone.
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Of course! The Hockaday Impact is all about collaboration. If you are a creative of any kind and have ideas, visit the “Contact” section in the menu to get started!
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Through careful research and analysis, The Hockaday Impact makes sure all sources are reliable and properly attributed. In addition to continiously and carefully checking through the facts, we use fact checking sites to ensure the facts are right.
If there is anything that deems false, misleading, or unethical - please contact us immediately via email or social media so changes can be made.