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Led by people of color in public media, the coalition has gained pledges from nearly two dozen stations and national organizations to commit to changes focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
“With a larger subsidy, public media could play a bigger role in addressing the structural problems with the U.S. media system.”
A crowdfunding campaign benefiting Alice Brock, who needed help with living expenses, raised more than $125,000 in 24 hours.
“Our goal is to help people understand and use language better,” said Lisa Schneider, Merriam-Webster’s chief digital officer and publisher. “I think the NEPM role in the community meshes really well with that.”
“What constitutes Middle America, rural America, small-town America?”
Public Media for All Day “left me wondering how people with disabilities remain underrepresented in our leadership, content creation, strategic goals and budgets.”
Nashville Public Radio hopes to expand its news department with income from the new “music discovery” station.
Launched in September, “Pause/Play” is the station’s most popular podcast to date.
The network had moved to dismiss a complaint filed in June by a former technician.
“Hannah loved being a reporter. She was a gifted storyteller. She was great at meeting people and talking with them, asking good questions and really listening to the answers.”
MPR plans to hire a community engagement officer and hold diversity trainings for newsroom staff.
