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Justin Ellixson-Andrews, executive director of the National Gay Pilots Association, speaks about the organization’s founding, current services offered, advocacy strategy including events, DEI-related challenges in an increasingly polarized political climate, and the challenges of attracting and retaining a new generation of aviators in a vital industry.
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Freedom of the Press
View More Freedom Of the PressThe National Press Club Journalism Institute powers journalism in the public interest through training and support for journalists across the country. The Institute, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club, provides online educational programs, a daily industry newsletter, a weekly writing community, and more.
Radio Making A Difference In Developing Countries
Despite huge advances in communications technology, radio remains one of the most effective media--especially in developing countries. Radio can help farmers with better growing practices, encourage the use of clean water, and promote free elections. A nonprofit organization called Developing Radio Partners works to boost useful radio programming in poor countries. In the latest Update-1 podcast, Broadcast Podcast Committee member Tom Young speaks with the president and CEO of Developing Radio Partners, Chuck Rice.
Increasing Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Within Broadcast Companies
Earlier this year the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation launched the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center, a website dedicated to helping media companies and industry professionals create and sustain a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are designed to help companies embrace unique perspectives and voices.
Report for America Helps Local Newsrooms Fill Gaps
Local news across the U.S. continues to struggle as the pandemic adds to the financial losses that newspapers, radio stations and other media have suffered for years. With declining revenue from advertising and subscriptions, news outlets have resorted to cutting deeply into the personnel in their newsrooms.