New America Fellows
The New America Fellows Program supports thinkers, creators, and storytellers whose work shapes public conversation on the defining issues of our time. Each year, we select a diverse group of writers, journalists, filmmakers, and innovators who pursue ambitious investigative projects that bridge storytelling with research and lived experience.
Through unrestricted funding, a supportive community, and increased visibility, New America Fellows bring big, bold ideas to life—through books, films, longform articles, podcasts, and other creative nonfiction narrative forms.
Sugarcane
Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat reveal a community uncovering unmarked graves at an Indian residential school.
The Resilience of Rice: The World’s Most Important Food
2019 National Fellow Lisa M. Hamilton’s new book dives into the resilience of the crop that is critical to the daily survival of billions.
Olivia Goldhill on the Future of Psychedelics
New America (Jonathan Logan Family Foundation) Fellow Olivia Goldhill spoke about her forthcoming book, Psyched.
Ross Perlin on Endangered Languages
New America (New Arizona) Fellow Ross Perlin spoke about his book, Language City.
2023 Year in Review
Searching for Justice in the Midst of Mexico’s Drug War
In this Q&A, Azam Ahmed dives deep into the background of his new book “Fear Is Just a Word” and how he came to tell this story.
