An Anti-Racist Future: Panel Discussion
On February 10, 2021, AIR's New Voices Network convened a panel with leaders of color in audio participate in a conversation addressing the letter "An Anti-Racist Future: A Vision and Plan for the Transformation of Public Media" organized by Celeste Headlee and other mediamakers. Please listen to this critical and timely discussion to engage on what's happening in public media.
IN THIS VIDEO
Panelists
Celeste Headlee
MODERATOR
Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist, writer and anchor who has appeared on NPR, PBS World, PRI, CNN, BBC and other international networks.
Ayana Contreras
PANELIST
Ayana Contreras '15 is the Content Director at Chicago Public Media's Vocalo Radio in Chicago, columnist at DownBeat magazine, and author of the forthcoming book, Energy Never Dies: Afro-Optimism and Creativity in Chicago.
Emily Kwong
PANELIST
Emily Kwong '14 is a science reporter/host for NPR's Short Wave podcast, former AIR New Voices captain, and AIR board member. Photo by Wanyu Zhang/NPR.
Morgan Givens
PANELIST
Morgan Givens is a storyteller, writer and performer based in Washington, DC. Morgan has been featured in the Washington Post and Buzzfeed, has performed at Story District's Top Shelf, and for NPRs Invisibilia. He is also the creator of the podcast Flyest Fables.
