Fostering First Amendment freedoms for all.The Freedom Forum’s mission is to foster First Amendment freedoms for all.

Core values

- The Freedom Forum works to foster First Amendment freedoms, which are fundamental to democratic societies, promoting free expression, press freedom, and the rights of assembly and petition[1][4].
- It engages in education and awareness programs, such as the annual “Where America Stands” survey, the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, and the Power Shift Project, which aim to promote inclusive newsroom culture and combat harassment and discrimination[1][4].
- The organization supports diverse talent in journalism through programs like the Chips Quinn Program for Diversity in Journalism, which helps retain diverse voices in newsrooms[1].
- Initiatives like the Free Expression Awards and the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media highlight and support champions of free expression, contributing to a more informed and engaged public[1][4].