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WHYY ‘Black Men in Media’ summit tackles stereotypes, diversity in media

At WHYY’s day-long event, experienced Black journalists shared their career insights on shifting media narratives about the Black community.

6 months ago

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Donald Trump on the debate stage
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 shadows the 2024 campaign, but not on the debate stage. That alarms democracy advocates

The Supreme Court is weighing cases involving Jan. 6, including a decision Friday that makes it easier for some rioters to contest their charges and convictions.

6 months ago

This combo image shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, March 9, 2024 and President Joe Biden, right, Jan. 27, 2024.
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Trump and Biden’s 2024 presidential debate face off, Happy Birthday to the Philly Zoo!

Ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated CNN presidential debate, we'll talk about what's at stake for Joe Biden and Donald Trump and how the candidates might perform on stage.

Air Date: June 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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WHYY News joins Every Voice, Every Vote initiative to expand access to civic news and information

The grant funding will support community-centered projects that prioritize solutions-focused accountability reporting and civic engagement.

6 months ago

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres speaks into microphones
Politics & Policy

United Nations launches global principles to combat online hate and lies, demands big tech and media take action

Principles laid out Monday call on tech companies, advertisers and media to refrain from using disinformation and hate speech for any purpose and ensure the ethical use of AI.

6 months ago

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WHYY News wins 18 Keystone Media Awards, Outstanding News Operation

The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”

6 months ago

the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate passes a bill to outlaw the distribution of deepfake material

The legislation would outlaw the distribution of salacious or pornographic deepfakes. Sponsors say it'll eliminate a legal loophole that has frustrated prosecutors.

7 months ago

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WHYY News wins 5 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio works that spanned feature reporting, sports coverage, and podcasting.

7 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Billy Penn’s next editor is Kevin Donahue

Media executive to lead a team of Philadelphia reporters and digital journalists.

7 months ago

Obit Walton
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Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71

He was the NBA’s MVP in the 1977-78 season, a two-time champion as a player and a member of both the NBA’s 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams.

7 months ago

Comic book creators, authors and artists at ECBACC
Arts & Entertainment

In its 23rd year, the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention continues to amplify Black creators, stories

On Saturday, attendees of all ages enjoyed panel discussions, workshops and a comic book marketplace at Temple University’s Student and Faculty Center.

7 months ago

Dabney Coleman
Arts & Entertainment

Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

He won a Golden Globe for “The Slap Maxwell Story” and an Emmy Award for best supporting actor in Peter Levin’s 1987 small screen legal drama “Sworn to Silence.”

7 months ago

''Abbott Elementary'' star Quinta Brunson receives Temple University’s Lew Klein Excellence in Media award and delivers a speech lauding her experience as a Temple student and her upbringing in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

West Philly native and ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson honored with Temple’s Klein Excellence in Media Award

Brunson is “not only a talented entertainer and media figure,” said Klein College Dean David Boardman, “she is a powerful advocate for public education.”

8 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu
Politics & Policy

Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation

The move escalates the feud between the Qatari broadcaster and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas hang in the balance.

8 months ago

Participants in the WHYY News Civic Dialogue Summit at the Liberty Bell. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY News)
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5 key takeaways on civic dialogue and journalism from WHYY News summit

The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.

8 months ago

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