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Cassie Owens

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Storyteller

Cassie works with journalists and communities to transform coverage of the criminal-justice system. Before joining Free Press, she spent her entire career as a journalist in Philadelphia, often reporting on the experiences of Black Philadelphians. Born and raised in Philly, Cassie is deeply passionate about her city, cultural history, combating media harm and exploring ways that news storytelling can better serve Black communities.

June 1, 2025

Safer Communities & Hidden Crucibles Featuring Cassie Owens and Claudia Rowe

In this episode, Cassie Owens, Program Manager for Free Press, explains the importance, and the process, of developing a code of ethics for journalists in Philadelphia. Then, author Claudia Rowe discusses her new book, Wards ...