Stories from the Field

The Changing Newsroom

Pam — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:26:46 -0700

ABFE Reports on Strategic Communications to Advance Social Change in Black and Latino Communities

Pam — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:01:45 -0700

In cities and towns across the country, relationships between Blacks and Latinos have been fraught with fear, suspension, and racism — but also nurtured by camaraderie, shared experiences, and mutual struggles. While the media, talk radio, and political commentators often take the opportunity to highlight and expose the divisions between Blacks and Latinos in the United States, they seldom give ample air time and ink to the mutual interests, projects, and joint efforts led by Blacks and Latinos to improve the quality of life for their children, families, and communities.

Robert Townsend and Global Nonprofit Launch Public-Purpose Multimedia Studio

Pam — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:10:28 -0700

[Source: Reuters.com]

Foundations Supporting New Distribution Systems for Film & Video

Pam — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:08:27 -0700

Several Web portals designed to provide media makers with outlets to audiences and audiences with quality content have recently launched:

Creative Counsel Launches the 1000 Voices Archive

Pam — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:03:23 -0700

Creative Counsel, the arts and media group and sister organization of The Opportunity Agenda, is pleased to announce the launch of the 1000 Voices Archive.

Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Foundation Enters the World of Documentary Film

Pam — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:34:40 -0700

By Jessica Schwartz, The Wallace Foundation

Since 2000, the Wallace Foundation has invested $215 million in their education leadership initiative. The film they commissioned in 2007, now in production, will follow school principals and their teams at several Illinois schools, focusing on their efforts to create a climate where all students can achieve at high levels. This article describes why they decided to commission, and the somewhat unusual process they devised to carry it out that allowed them to stay true to their mission and approach.

Put Your Money where Your M…M… Maker Is.

Pam — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:18:17 -0700

by Sue Schardt, Executive Director of the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR)

Information, Please

Pam — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:04:21 -0700

In its current state, PBS represents a mission gone awry. Is it too late to change its meandering course?

[Source: ebonyjet.com]
By Jacquie Jones

“From Clifford the Big Red Dog to Lawrence Welk, ThinkTV provides a wide variety of programming that informs, inspires and delights audiences of all ages.”

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Storytelling and Social Change

Pam — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:38:38 -0700

[Source:Socialedge.org]

Creative Capital Receives Grant to Support New Technology Artists

Pam — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:19:49 -0700

$540,000 to benefit artists working in alternative gaming, internet-based activism, new media installations, robotics, and more