Chelsea Cirruzzo

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System/Policy

Pointing to harmful messaging, autism organization ends partnership with Sesame Workshop

By Chelsea Cirruzzo, Freelance Contributor | August 9, 2019

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network said that a resource kit for parents, developed by the autism organization Autism Speaks, furthers “stigma against autistic children and adults.”

Local That Works

By inviting their kids along, WTMD engages new parents missing out on live music

By Chelsea Cirruzzo, Freelance Contributor | July 1, 2019

“We’re basically raising the next generation of WTMD listeners at the shows,” said Sam Sessa, WTMD’s Baltimore music coordinator.

Programs/Content

With archiving grant, Austin’s KUT will preserve tapes of long-running interview show focused on African Americans

By Chelsea Cirruzzo, Freelance Contributor | June 3, 2019

On the air since 1970, “In Black America” has aimed to present “a broad spectrum of the African American experience.”