Development
OPB receives $2 million boost to capital campaign
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CEO Steve Bass reflects on a year of fundraising during the pandemic, public media in Oregon and more.
Programs/Content
Multimedia journalism collaborative explores caregiver issues through solutions reporting
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With newsrooms based in New York and Michigan, the initiative is the first interstate project to be supported by the Solutions Journalism Network.
Education
With new program, ‘Nova’ hopes to inspire and diversify next generation of science communicators
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The national program will help 30 students make science videos about topics of their choice.
System/Policy
Nonprofit newsroom dissolves over allegations directed at founder
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After a journalist tweeted about “massive red flags” during a job interview, FairWarning’s board called it quits.
System/Policy
CPB increases annual funding to public TV’s multicultural alliance
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Each of the nonprofits that fund and support public TV content by and for diverse communities will receive an additional $500,000.
Programs/Content
‘Fast-Forward’ challenges viewers to have tough conversations about aging
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A documentary debuting March 24 follows millennials and their boomer parents as they navigate an “aging boot camp.”
Programs/Content
Milwaukee newsroom collaboration brings unique approach to ‘Frontline’ local journalism initiative
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Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel worked together to cover the multifaceted Wisconsin dairy economy.
Programs/Content
All Classical Portland initiative aims to diversify choices for classical works
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The station will commission and broadcast recordings of works by composers from underrepresented communities.