System/Policy
NPR and stations team up again to recruit minority journalists
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The Public Media Village concept tested last year will be adapted for several conferences this summer, including next month’s AAJA event in Philadelphia.
CPB funding
Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
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A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.
Rewind: The Roots of Public Media
Threatening and threatened, voices of women have defined public radio
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From its origins, NPR emphasized contributions from women at a time when they were rarely heard in positions of authority in broadcasting.
System/Policy
NPR adds training role for head of diversity Keith Woods
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The network created an executive role for its training division to demonstrate that its “commitment to training is absolutely essential.”
Diversity
Who are the rising black talents in public media?
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We need your help to identify up-and-coming talents whose names we don’t know yet and should.
Quick Takes
Third Coast offers Radio Residency for audio producers
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The one-week program is open to all who identify themselves as part of an under-represented group in public radio and podcasting.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #86: Journalism and diversity under the Trump presidency
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Two interviews about public media’s responsibilities in a new political climate.
System/Policy
To reach new and diverse audiences, expand coverage and report with nuance
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Public media journalists give their recommendations.
Diversity
Nonprofit news outlets mirror overall media in diversity, according to ASNE survey
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The survey found that minority employment is at 23 percent for online-only sites, slightly higher than the 17 percent reported for daily newspapers.