We are living in a critical time of reckoning in America. The tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd have reignited demands for justice and change in this country. As we continue the fight to eradicate racism and dismantle the systems that preserve it, including the media, it is important to acknowledge and invest in those whose work creates space for black voices and stories.
Join our Community Manager Se’era Ricks for a conversation with three inspiring audio makers and journalists:
Touré, co-host of Democracyish and host of Touré Show
Tonya Mosley, co-host of NPR’s Here and Now and host of KQED’s Truth Be Told,
Gene Demby, co-host of NPR’s Code Switch
Hear their perspectives on how black creators can use their platforms in this moment to elevate other black voices, share our stories, and fight for social change. Throughout the event, we will also take questions and comments from the audience — we want to hear from you about the role audio and other forms of media can play in this movement.
We will send you instructions on how to join us via email beforehand. If you have any questions, email info@podcastgarage.org.
This event will also be recorded and stream live on Facebook. Check back here after the event for links.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Touré is the host of the podcast Touré Show and the political podcast Democracyish. He was the co-host of MSNBC’s The Cycle and also a host at MTV, BET, and Fuse as well as a Correspondent at CNN.
He’s the author of six books including I Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became An Icon and Who’s Afraid of Post-Blackness? He lives in Brooklyn, with his wife and two children.
Tonya Mosley is the host of the podcast Truth Be Told produced by KQED and the LA-based co-host of Here & Now, a midday radio show co-produced by NPR and WBUR. Tonya also hosts NPR's Friday Film Club.
Prior to Here & Now, Mosley served as television correspondent for Al Jazeera America and television reporter in several markets including Seattle, Wash., and Louisville, Ky. In 2015, Mosley was awarded a John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University, where she co-created a workshop for journalists on the impact of implicit bias and co-wrote a Belgian/American experimental study on the effects of protest coverage. Mosley has won several national awards for her work, most recently an Emmy Award in 2016 for her televised piece "Beyond Ferguson," and several awards for her public radio series "Black in Seattle."
Gene Demby is the co-host and correspondent for NPR's Code Switch team.
Before coming to NPR, he served as the managing editor for Huffington Post's BlackVoices following its launch. He later covered politics.
Prior to that role, he spent six years in various positions at The New York Times. While working for the Times in 2007, he started a blog about race, culture, politics, and media called PostBourgie, which won the 2009 Black Weblog Award for Best News/Politics Site.
ABOUT OUR FACILITATOR
Meet Se’era! the Community Manager at the PRX Podcast Garage D.C. The focal point and catalyst of her goals has been uplifting diverse, innovative and underrepresented voices. She has sought out opportunities to engage and collaborate with her community to serve, build partnerships and bring amazing content that resonates and connects the District.
Prior to the Podcast Garage, Se’era specialized in marketing, events and special projects at WAMU 88.5, Daily Press Media Group and Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts. Now she’s continuing that work by helping to remove barriers for independent podcasters, providing a platform for diverse voices and ensuring the Podcast Garage is a welcoming space that celebrates the vibrant culture of the DMV. You can learn more about Se’era at seerasharae.com.