The Lens
https://thelensnola.org
Source: SembraMedia
Last updated date: September 2026
Location:
New Orleans, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
started publishing:
2010
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
New Orelans, LA
Content
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Ethnic minorities
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Podcast
Management and team
Founders
Female:
2
Male:
0
Founders:
Karen Gadbois and Ariella Cohen
Directors:
Team
Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0
Business structure and revenue sources
Organization tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Grants
Why is this profile included?
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