12 ways journalists can effectively work with communities
As a newbie to the public radio journalism space, I’m seeing a lot of blog posts on “community engagement”. There …
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Strengths-based Media
How Cleveland’s once-fragile arts sector is shaping the city’s future
A decade ago, Cleveland Public Theatre’s audience had dwindled by half and the organization was sitting on a $450,000 deficit. Today, it’s …
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How a long-running TV show strengthened the Finnish-American community
It was 1962, and Carl Pellonpaa was just starting as host of the community TV show, “Finland Calling.” He and …
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Students visit Fukushima to report stories of resilience in tragedy’s aftermath
The mountains rose in the distance, and a large “supermoon” lit the sky. Natalie Yemenidjian looked around. She couldn’t help but notice …
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How a photographer’s ‘What I Be Project’ is helping people face their insecurities
Imagine walking around your neighborhood with your most persisting insecurity scrawled across your forehead in bold, black ink, visible to …
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The need for ads that don’t limit beauty to physical appearances
There have been lots of campaigns over the past year designed to help build women’s self esteem and combat media …
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Journalists turn to social media to mourn the loss of WDBJ reporters
In a touching display of solidarity, journalists from around the world have been using the hashtag #WeStandWithWDBJ as they mourn the loss of Alison …
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How The Christian Science Monitor is helping readers bridge the gap between content & action
The Christian Science Monitor has a legacy of reporting not just on global problems, but on effective solutions. It’s part …
‘Tsunami’ docudrama shines spotlight on resilience in a disaster’s aftermath
After the tsunami and earthquake struck Japan in 2011, Nilo Cruz and Michiko Kitayama Skinner couldn’t stop thinking about the magnitude of …
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Jane McGonigal explains how gaming can make us the hero of our own story
After experiencing a concussion that left her feeling anxious and depressed, Jane McGonigal sought healing through gaming. As part of …
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