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A guide to organizations bringing diversity to public media
These 14 groups are tasked with goals that support diversity in public media content.AIR studies impact of Localore events aimed at diverse communities
Edison Research is gathering and analyzing polling data from Localore events.Chicago’s Vocalo reins in eclectic approach but keeps focus on younger audience
With CPB’s backing, the station is exploring whether its format could expand to other cities.
Focus on sources’ race won’t be enough to close public radio’s diversity deficit
“If we in public radio are to live up to the ‘public’ part of our mission, we’ll have to change more than just the people we interview,” writes NPR’s Keith Woods.Localore project at Oklahoma’s KOSU reveals possibilities for Native news coverage
Approaching Native issues can be daunting to non-Native journalists.Wanted: More career paths into leadership
Managers and executives of color say the diversity deficit within top ranks is hindering public media’s progress.
Drive for diversity demands courage, commitment
“This is about more than just the bottom line,” says CPB’s Joseph Tovares.St. Paul station hires three, news VP joins WHYY, and more comings and goings in public media
Also, NPR’s new Shanghai bureau chief is Rob Schmitz.Translator not necessarily included in sale of WAMU bluegrass station
WAMU does not own or control the station’s translator near Bethesda, Md.KPLU crowdsources search for new call letters
But Public McRadioface isn’t in the cards.Steve Bell, ‘voice of KCUR,’ dies at 77
The veteran Kansas City, Mo., newscaster collapsed in the office Monday.Texas station turns Pokémon Go gamers into PBS visitors
Free PBS water bottles and PBS PokeStop pins went to the first five people to show up.Renee Montagne to sign off ‘Morning Edition’ after election
She will stay at NPR as a special correspondent.‘Roadshow’ appraiser brothers sued for auction actions, nonpayment
One complaint accuses them of auction misconduct.NPR stations can now stream on iHeartRadio
Participating stations will split digital banner-ad space with the platform.
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