Journalism

Michelle Gollapalli to Lead the Simpson Senior Services Board

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Simpson announces that Michelle Gollapalli, MBA, CFRE, CAP, has been named to a two-year term as chair of its board of directors.

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  • Simpson announces that Michelle Gollapalli, MBA, CFRE, CAP, has been named to a two-year term as chair of its board of directors.
  • This is heart-centered work, says Gollapalli, who was raised by her grandparents and sees her involvement in senior services as a way to honor them.
  • Gollapalli is vice president of diversity, inclusion & development at ECRI Institute in Plymouth Meeting, PA and immediate past chair of the board of trustees of the Messiah United Methodist Church in Lafayette Hill, PA. She originally joined the Simpson Foundation board in October of 2015, when the foundation was in its infancy, and has been involved with Simpson ever since, joining the Senior Services board in 2016.
  • Simpson is a not-for-profit family of services, including five senior living communities, home care, therapy and end-of-life care.

HBCU Students from North Carolina A&T to Participate in Multimedia Internship with Audi of America and the Black Automotive Media Group

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Through the Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG), students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) participate in The Driving Force (TDF), a 10-week, virtual, field-credit internship comprising training and mentoring sessions.

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  • Through the Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG), students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) participate in The Driving Force (TDF), a 10-week, virtual, field-credit internship comprising training and mentoring sessions.
  • For the Spring, 2022 academic semester, TDF welcomes students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • More importantly, this internship would not be possible without the forward thinking and support of Audi of America, based in Herndon, Virginia.
  • "Audi of America is proud to partner with the Black Automotive Media Group in support of these incredible students at North Carolina A&T University," said Tara Rush, Audi of America chief marketing officer.

The American Legion seeks entries for Fourth Estate Awards in print, broadcast and online media

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The American Legion has announced a second call for entries in the annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on society.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The American Legion has announced a second call for entries in the annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on society.
  • The American Legion awards multiple prizes to recognize the outstanding achievements made in print, broadcast and web-based media.
  • In addition to the award, the winner in each category will be presented a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and lodging expenses to The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.
  • All journalists or media outlets who believe their work improved society in a tangible and way are encouraged to submit their entry.

KNXV wins prestigious duPont-Columbia Award for pair of investigations on police misconduct in Phoenix

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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KNXV reporter Dave Biscobing and the ABC15 Investigators received the prestigious honor for two investigative series on the Phoenix police and prosecutorial system: " Full Disclosure " and " Politically Charged .

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  • KNXV reporter Dave Biscobing and the ABC15 Investigators received the prestigious honor for two investigative series on the Phoenix police and prosecutorial system: " Full Disclosure " and " Politically Charged .
  • The duPont award committee commended the ABC15 Investigators: "Reporter Dave Biscobing's investigations of the Phoenix Police Department relentlesslyconnected the dots to depict a police force operating like a police state, simmering with racist and political resentment and rife with malfeasance."
  • The team's reporting led to the dismissal of every felony protester arrest 39 in total brought by the Phoenix Police Department.
  • "Full Disclosure" has received several other major honors in 2021, including the Peabody Award, IRE Award and National Headliner Award.

Online hate is damaging journalists and democracy, according to a new report released by the CJF and CAJ

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) have released " Poisoned Well ," the troubling findings of an industry roundtable on journalists and online hate.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) have released " Poisoned Well ," the troubling findings of an industry roundtable on journalists and online hate.
  • This report is a call to action to our industry, government officials and the broader Canadian public."
  • The CAJ and Carleton University held the roundtable on Oct. 21, 2021, in response to repeated instances of Canadian journalists, particularly women and racialized media, being targeted with online hate and harassment.
  • The CAJ is a professional organization with more than 1,200 member journalists spread across Canada.

TEGNA Stations KARE and KXTV Win Prestigious 2022 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that KARE (Minneapolis, Minn.) and KXTV (Sacramento, Calif.) received 2022 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards which honor excellence in broadcast, online and documentary journalism.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that KARE (Minneapolis, Minn.) and KXTV (Sacramento, Calif.) received 2022 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards which honor excellence in broadcast, online and documentary journalism.
  • KARE won for KARE 11 Investigates: Cruel & Unusual, which exposed how Minnesota jail officials ignored preventable inmate deaths.
  • KXTV was honored for Fire-Power-Money, their investigative series on Pacific Gas & Electric Companys role in the deadliest wildfire in Californias history.
  • Through powerful investigative reporting, KARE and KXTV continue to hold those in power accountable and expose corruption and wrongdoing, said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO for media operations, TEGNA.

YR Media Receives Grant for Initiative to Expand Curriculum Development Integrating Youth-Driven Content that Promotes School Well-Being

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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With this funding, YR Media will grow their education programming with a new editorial series and curriculum that is co-created with teachers and youth.

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  • With this funding, YR Media will grow their education programming with a new editorial series and curriculum that is co-created with teachers and youth.
  • Also, in the coming year, the YR Media team and its intergenerational cohort of educators and students will host a live event featuring youth voices and research findings illuminating the impact of integrating youth media into curriculum to support school well-being.
  • We have found that teachers and leaders are hungry for innovative learning materialsparticularly those created with students themselves, added Monica Clark, PhD, Teach YR Director, YR Media.
  • YR Media , formerly Youth Radio, is an award-winning national network of diverse young journalists and artists from underrepresented communities who create content for this generation.

2022 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award Winners Announced Tonight

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Woodruff remarked, "We've continued to be tested in ways we never expected by this pandemic that has upended lives, touched every corner of human existence and forced us to reorder priorities and rethink the way we do our work. Despite it all, we continue to witness great reporting being done -- profound and consequential investigative work and storytelling that transports us to places that would otherwise have gone unseen. I've never been more proud to be a journalist than I am at the start of this new year."

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Columbia Journalism School announced the 16 winners of the 2022 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards during a special virtual presentation highlighting outstanding reporting in the public interest.
  • "This ceremony is happening as we head into year three of a global pandemic.
  • The duPont-Columbia Awards recognized two streaming services this year Apple TV and Amazon Studios, both first time winners.
  • The 2022 duPont-Columbia Jurors are: Mark Whitaker, (Jury Chair), Nina Alvarez, David Bauder, Andy Bowers, Ann Cooper, Pam Hogan, Lee Kamlet, Shelagh Leahy, and Geraldine Moriba.

National Press Club scholarship applications open for journalism students; deadline is March 18

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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The purpose of the scholarship, named for the former executive director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, is to recruit promising future journalists who will bring diversity to American journalism.

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  • The purpose of the scholarship, named for the former executive director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, is to recruit promising future journalists who will bring diversity to American journalism.
  • The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship, established in 2021, supports diversity within the field of broadcast journalism while honoring longtime radio journalist Wes Vernon, a former National Press Club member.
  • The National Press Club scholarship program, administered by the nonprofit National Press Club Journalism Institute, has impacted the careers of dozens of journalists-in-training through its years.
  • Press contact: Beth Francesco, Senior Director, National Press Club Journalism Institute, [email protected]
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CanadaWheels.ca Recognized as a Nationwide Trailblazer

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Founder & CEO Saleh Taebi states, "This achievement is a reflection of our DNA, which is all about passion for technology and perfecting cars.

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  • Founder & CEO Saleh Taebi states, "This achievement is a reflection of our DNA, which is all about passion for technology and perfecting cars.
  • Thevision has always been to build an organization that remained years ahead when it came to innovation.
  • Although CanadaWheels has been grateful to have been recognized on multiple awards in the past, being praised on this renowned list showcased exactly what we have been working towards; being the face of progression and forward-thinking.
  • Its mission is to revolutionize the automotive online shopping experience by innovating, educating and bringing transparency to the automotive industry.