The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education is the nation's oldest organization dedicated to helping the news media reflect the nation's diversity in staffing, content and business operations.

The Maynard Institute, located in Oakland, Calif., is dedicated to training media professionals of color. Through its professional development programs, the institute prepares managers for careers in both business -- and news -- sides of the journalism industry. The institute prides itself on generating news media leaders who operate effectively in both multicultural and multimedia environments.