We were drawn this week to the work of Elaine McMillion Sheldon, whose interactive documentary film “Hollow” explores the future of rural America. …
Documentary film ‘Hollow’ explores stories of hope, resilience in rural America Read More »
I’m talking to Andrea Bruce, supervising editor for NPR’s national desk about her latest series, “Starting Over,” and what stories …
NPR’s ‘Starting Over’ series features inspiring stories that are real, relatable Read More »
Dove’s latest commercial inspires girls to love their curls. The ad, created by Ogilvy & Mather, continues Dove’s streak of ads that empower women to …
Dove’s ‘Love Your Curls’ ad encourages women to embrace their natural waves Read More »
A new form of storytelling — “slow journalism” — has recently made its way into the media landscape. National Geographic Fellow Paul …
National Geographic fellow pursues ‘slow journalism’ project Read More »
Photographer Agnes Montanari has been working with Syrian child refugees in Jordan in hopes of showing them that their lives don’t have to be defined …
How photographer Agnes Montanari is helping children deal with trauma Read More »
Public radio host Al Letson had made the tour of the room, hugging friends and chatting with acquaintances. The room …
Journalist Al Letson holds community forum to discuss race in America Read More »
Jason Porath wants to grow an audience for what he calls “rejected princess” – movie princesses who don’t fit the …
Finding a home for ‘rejected princesses’ who don’t appear in movies Read More »
The most-viewed New York Times piece in 2013 wasn’t a hard-hitting investigation piece or a long-form narrative; it was a quiz. Since then, interest in …
New Tow Center report looks at how games can improve news coverage Read More »
Consuming news is often a passive experience; we read or hear stories and then go about our day without taking any …
It all started in 2012, when Sara Taksler, a producer at “The Daily Show,” witnessed the reunion of two comedic …
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