All of us carry bias. Our beliefs and opinions are influenced … When we first meet someone, we already have a narrative we tell about them, just by looking at … Continue reading Information Literacy According to Freeman
Our Spiritual Communities Inspire Me
A Tradition of Service WPAA-TV has done its best to carry on our decades-long tradition of sharing faith community services as TV with the homebound. With COVID-19 many more are … Continue reading Our Spiritual Communities Inspire Me
Freeman ‘On Social Media’
… bubbly, bubbly, bubbly. What a relief it is. It was a good day for a few unanticipated reasons. Another volunteer, Kay, agreed to handle the kindness aspects of our … Continue reading Freeman ‘On Social Media’
Who is watching?
Ironically, our TV audiences are basic cable subscribers for which we have no data: no totals, no demographics, and therefore no context such as “What percent of subscribers are basic … Continue reading Who is watching?
Our Bones Are Good Internet Connected World
In an Internet connected world, can or should Community Access TV, as we know it, be sustained? Yes and No. Everything this experiment in democracy has at its core remains … Continue reading Our Bones Are Good Internet Connected World
Juneteenth Guest Blog| to Freedom …
Juneteenth to Freedom, My Grandmother and Me By Alease Annan, Marketing Manager; founding member, One BRIC Racial Equity Steering Committee @BRICBrooklyn “Let’s go, Alease!” my grandmother who I am named … Continue reading Juneteenth Guest Blog| to Freedom …
Board President Statement Joey Allard (2019)
I, Joey Allard, had the opportunity to be a leader and a learner while serving WPAA-TV as President until June 2019. My three-year term on the board is up in … Continue reading Board President Statement Joey Allard (2019)
I Am Here For A Reason
For me the recycling of digestible speeches and non-threatening quotes is patronizing. No, it is not existential anxiety, although it could be. I skip the few hours of songs, stories … Continue reading I Am Here For A Reason
Hercules Arrived in the Neighborhood 5 Years Ago
Public Art has a whole new value in the time of Covid-19, at least in this tiger’s neighborhood. But we always knew it was a destination spot. Even Triple AAA … Continue reading Hercules Arrived in the Neighborhood 5 Years Ago
What are the Responsibilities of a Board Member?
The Basics Attend six meetings that focus on oversight and strategic direction of the organization One of these is the Annual Celebration of Voices. Dinner, Conversation and Look Back Participate … Continue reading What are the Responsibilities of a Board Member?