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The project aims to give audiences and communities “information they need to participate in the midterm elections,” says Managing Editor Alisa Barba.
Sixteen stations have received grants for screenings, trainings and panel discussions tied to the documentary.
The station relied on participatory journalism to inform its project “After the Assault,” which examined how support systems fall short in helping survivors heal and find justice.
The Colorado Media Project grants will support initiatives at Rocky Mountain Community Radio, KSJD and KSUT.
Even with omicron surging, your newsroom can still engage new communities.
Southern California Public Radio received $230,000 for the yearlong project.
An ambitious multimedia initiative taught the Los Angeles station’s team “how to enrich our storytelling, broaden our relationships, and spark conversation.”
“The people that we cover need to have confidence that we are part of and care about their community and that we’re not just there to fill the airtime,” said News Director Vincent Duffy.
With a two-year grant renewal from CPB, the journalism initiative will work with 20 stations on community engagement practices.