Programs/Content
Film recounts first movement to advocate for full civil rights for Black Americans
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APT will distribute “The Niagara Movement,” a one-hour documentary from Lawrence Hott and WNED, for national broadcast.
13 tips for facilitating youth media programs with teens who are incarcerated
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Young people’s voices and perspectives are often left out of news coverage. One way to address that? Pass the mic.
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Programs/Content
Death, rituals and outlaws: How PBS stations are using YouTube to reach young and diverse audiences
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A CPB-backed initiative helped launch YouTube series produced by stations in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina, among other locations.
People
Wendy Turner to lead Michigan Radio
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“I am truly honored to join the staff of Michigan Radio,” Turner said.
People
Mukhtar Ibrahim stepping down as CEO of Sahan Journal
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Ibrahim founded the organization in 2019.
System/Policy
Utah pubcaster to acquire KCPW
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The format on KCPW’s 88.3 FM signal will switch to bilingual programming.
Programs/Content
How podcast creators transform big ideas into compelling stories
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“No matter which direction we start from — event or idea first — we’re striving for the marriage of story and meaning.”
Development
This station leader is lapping his colleagues in fundraising
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Gary Sexton, director of broadcasting for Ohio’s WYSU-FM, is running 200 miles this month to bring in donations.
People
Comings and goings: COO leaves Arkansas PBS, jazz bassist named host of NEPM show …
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Eduardo Leon left his position as COO for Arkansas PBS to lead the progressive news network Free Speech TV.
Development
Austin stations receive $1.5 million gift for news and music
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The gift will support news and music services at the station over three years.
Programs/Content
‘Little Bird’ brings unique story of Indigenous identity to PBS
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The six-part drama has a “social consciousness that can really appeal to younger viewers,” says Jessica Turk of Nashville Public Television.
Development
Public media considers next steps to position itself for major news funding
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“Every station has an obligation to ask the question, ‘How can we best approach this opportunity? Who are the right partners to approach this with collaboratively?’” said Nico Leone, CEO of KERA in Dallas.