Master of Journalism

Pink Triangle Press Announces the Appointment of Mel Woods

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

TORONTO , April 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada's leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization, announced today the appointment of Mel Woods as Senior Editor, Audience Engagement, of its culture magazine, Xtra.

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  • TORONTO , April 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada's leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization, announced today the appointment of Mel Woods as Senior Editor, Audience Engagement, of its culture magazine, Xtra.
  • In this newly created role, Woods will become a key connection between Xtra's thought-provoking journalism and audiences well beyond the digital walls of Xtramagazine.com.
  • "As a queer and trans person who grew up (and came out) online, I know the power media has in making tangible change in peoples' lives," says Woods.
  • Woods' appointment is effective May 1, 2023.

Michener Awards Foundation Announces its 2023 Fellowship Winners

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Michener-Deacon fellowship for investigative reporting is awarded this year to Molly Thomas for her investigative project "Afghanistan's Secret Schools: Version 2.0".

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  • The Michener-Deacon fellowship for investigative reporting is awarded this year to Molly Thomas for her investigative project "Afghanistan's Secret Schools: Version 2.0".
  • At this event hosted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada, all of the Michener Award finalists and winners of the 2021 and 2022 will be celebrated, along with our 2022 and 2023 fellowship recipients.
  • The Michener Award, founded in 1970 by the late Roland Michener, then governor-general, honours excellence in public service journalism.
  • The Michener-Deacon Investigative Journalism fellowship is supported by the Michener Awards Foundation and the family of the late Paul S. Deacon.

Population Media Center Premieres New Podcast "The State of: Women" Hosted by Comedian Gina Brillon and Journalist Kimberly Brooks

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Monday, November 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of: Women (TSOW) podcast debuts November 15, co-hosted by actress, comedian, and writer Gina Brillon and TV host and correspondent Kimberly Brooks. The series kicks off with a Facebook Live party streamed on November 15th from 12pm-1pm PST here. Join the celebration with TSOW co-hosts Gina and Kimberly as they interview special guests Emerge President A'shanti F. Gholar and How Women Lead CEO and Founder Julie Castro Abrams. The event will feature DJ Simmy, TSOWpod trivia, and unreleased clips from the premier podcast.

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  • "Laughter is a powerful tool in driving change," said TSOWpod co-host and stand-up comedian Gina Brillon.
  • "Kimberly and I hope this podcast will help people understand their state and country better, while also giving them a much-needed laugh."
  • The State of: Womenis a new podcast with episodes airing every Tuesday, produced by Population Media Center, Clamor, and Reasonable Volume.
  • The State of: Women is created, produced, and distributed by Population Media Center (PMC), a global non-profit impact content producer.