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Hug a newsperson this National Hug a Newsperson Day! Show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication to keeping us informed.
Celebrate National Hug a Newsperson Day on April 4 and show your appreciation for the hardworking journalists who keep us informed! This day was created in 2005 as a way to honor and recognize the important role that journalists play in our society. It's also an opportunity to celebrate freedom of speech, which is so essential for democracy.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Hug a Newsperson Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday was first observed to honor and appreciate the work journalists do in ensuring the public stays informed.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Widespread Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Communities and journalists across the nation participate by hosting events and promoting the day on various platforms.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Media Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Digital media outlets also start to honor the day, further broadening its recognition on online platforms.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>The hashtag #HugANewsperson starts trending on social media platforms, leading to a significant surge in popularity of the holiday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Acknowledgement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Countries beyond the U.S. begin recognizing and empowering the spirit of the day, making it an international event.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals, communities, and organizations hosted virtual events to mark the day, increasing its digital footprint.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send a thank you card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write a thank you card or email to your local newspaper staff and let them know how much their work is appreciated.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize an appreciation event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and organize an appreciation event for the newspaper staff. You could provide snacks, treats, music, and of course lots of hugs!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share a story</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share a story about how a piece of journalism changed your life, on social media or directly with the newspaper staff.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a donation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a donation to your local paper or to any non profit organization that supports newspapers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteer your time to help out with the paper's operations or special events they may have planned.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Newspersons bring responsible journalism</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Newspersons play an important role in society, providing us with accurate and reliable information. They put in countless hours of research and fact-checking to provide us with balanced and unbiased news reports, keeping us up to date on current events around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Newpersons hold people accountable</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether it's covering a local issue or an international scandal, newspersons are instrumental in holding people accountable for their actions. Their reporting uncovers corruption and reveals truth, so we can take action and demand justice.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Newpersons fight for freedom of speech & press</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In many parts of the world, journalists face censorship and are even persecuted for simply doing their job. By celebrating National Hug a Newsperson day, we help show our support for freedom of speech and press, recognizing those who make great sacrifices in order to bring us quality news coverage.</p></div></div>
National Hug a Newsperson Day is celebrated on April 4 every year. In 2024 National Hug a Newsperson Day will occur on a Thursday.
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