Black Arts Legacies
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Black Arts Legacies is a new multimedia website highlighting the impact of Black artists in Seattle past and present. Season 1 celebrates 26 artists in written profiles, videos, a podcast and photos.
Inaugural KMFA Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence
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An new annual project commissioning music for radio from composers in underrepresented communities. KMFA’s inaugural composer is Texas native Quinn Mason, who is writing three new pieces for radio.
“Explore Milwaukee with 88Nine”
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“Explore Milwaukee with 88Nine” is a county-wide scavenger hunt that gets people out of their homes and into the community, exploring new sites, discovering hidden gems and connecting with neighbors.
Inspired by KPAC Youth Talent Competition
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Inspired by KPAC aims to connect youth ages 13-19 with classical music. This program allows them to learn to appreciate masterworks of past and present and interpret classical music in their own way.
A People’s History of Kansas City
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“A People’s History of Kansas City” is an award-winning narrative history podcast about the everyday heroes who shaped the region. It centers the stories that have too often been forgotten or ignored.
Mia’s Gift
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Mia’s Gift is a student-lead educational podcast and radio module that teaches indigenous Tlingit language through culturally relevant themes and story telling. Produced by high school student, Mia.
Basketball Park Takeover
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We hosted a Basketball Park Takeover which attracted over 200 Black youth ages 15-24, to establish trust and awareness of The Kansas City Defender. Numerous attendants are now regular readers.
Building a hyperlocal library of community conversations
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Aspen Public Radio’s library of lectures and events, produced by local organizations, has made cultural conversations more accessible, thanks to this replicable initiative for small stations.
Colorado Postcards
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Colorado Postcards tell stories of people, places and things that make the state unique. In just 60 seconds, they feed listeners’ curiosity and foster a closer connection to the place we call home.