Public Media Journalists Association Receives Additional CPB Funding to Continue Editor Corps
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 24, 2020) – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has announced an additional $61,000 grant funding the continuation of the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) Editor Corps, which provides crucial editing assistance to public media newsrooms, including small and rural newsrooms.
Kathryn Washington named CPB Vice President, Television Programming
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 3, 2020) -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has promoted Kathryn Washington to the position of Vice President, Television Programming, effectively immediately. In this role, Washington will develop and execute the strategy for CPB's investments in mission-focused television and digital productions as well as investments in organizations supporting independent filmmakers and content creators.
CPB Statement on Funding Decisions by the United States House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2020) — Patricia Harrison, president and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), made the following statement:
CPB Board of Directors Audit and Finance Committee to Meet Telephonically on August 12, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C (July 31, 2020) -- The Audit and Finance Committee of the CPB Board of Directors will meet telephonically on Wednesday, August 12, from 1:30 – 3:25 pm ET. On the draft agenda:
New Animated STEM Series ELINOR WONDERS WHY Premieres on PBS KIDS September 7, 2020
Arlington, VA, July 30, 2020 – Preschoolers and their families from coast-to-coast will take a trip to Animal Town this Labor Day with the premiere of the newest PBS KIDS series, ELINOR WONDERS WHY. The animated show encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask questions, figure out the answers, and learn about the natural world around them using their science inquiry skills.
PBS and WETA Announce New Documentary Series from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (JULY 28, 2020): Today at the Virtual PBS Press Tour, PBS and WETA announced THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG will premiere February 16 and 23, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide (check local listings).
New DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD Special, Created in Response to COVID-19, Premieres August 17 on PBS KIDS
July 15, 2020 – Today, PBS KIDS announced a new special and episodes of DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD, beginning Monday, August 17. Preschoolers and their families from neighborhoods across the country can hop on Trolley and “ride along” with Daniel Tiger, his family, and friends for a brand-new season of exploring big feelings, learning, and having fun. The top-rated, Emmy-winning series from Fred Rogers Productions will premiere on PBS stations nationwide (check local listings), the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel, and PBS KIDS digital platforms.
CPB Senior Vice President of System Development and Media Strategy Ted Krichels Will Retire End of July
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2020) -- Ted Krichels, senior vice president of System Development and Media Strategy at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), has announced that he will be retiring at the end of July.
CPB Honors Black Public Media’s 40 Years of Increasing Representation of African Americans in Media
WASHINGTON (July 2, 2020) -- Black Public Media (BPM), the nation’s only nonprofit media arts organization dedicated to the funding, production, and distribution of media content about the global Black experience, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Established by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) as part of public media’s mission to serve diverse and underserved audiences, Black Public Media has advanced diversity in public media content and services by amplifying the work of creative professionals of color and helping to increase their representation in the industry.
CPB Board of Directors to Meet Telephonically on July 8, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2020) -- The CPB Board of Directors will hold a telephonic meeting on Wednesday, July 8, from 2 – 4:15 pm Eastern Time. On the draft agenda:
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