A Story About Truth-Seeking and Community from the Perspective of an Immigrant Child Premise: Plot: Character: Prose: Theme: The immigrant experience and the frustration of being misunderstood are themes that … Continue reading Two True Wallingford Stories in THE CHECK MINUS
Open Letter to an Art Advocate in Wallingford
What is public art in Wallingford? One thing it is not is collaborative. And where it is remains a mystery to most.
Youth Media Transforms to #TeenTigerTV
Who will join us on Sept. 21st in the WPAA-TV Community Room for pizza, kettle corn, and inspiration? Our local celebration is open to young people ages 11 to 25. No … Continue reading Youth Media Transforms to #TeenTigerTV
Success in U.S. | SCOW Turns 50
The Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) has a track record of providing basic services for the diverse Spanish speaking immigrants in the Wallingford/Meriden area that spans five decades. Its mission, … Continue reading Success in U.S. | SCOW Turns 50
Spanish Language TV | nuestra misión for More Than a Decade
For a decade, providing the community with Spanish Language TV has been part of WPAA-TV’s core mission. Often people are unaware of what can be seen on community TV or … Continue reading Spanish Language TV | nuestra misión for More Than a Decade
Civil Rights & MLK: Remembrance and Media
Excerpt Citizen Media Maven _ The Life Real change requires risk and going against the status quo. It comes with discomfort and sometimes confrontation. It might be a cruel illusion, … Continue reading Civil Rights & MLK: Remembrance and Media
#InformationLiteracy Resolution
Leaning in to our birthright and purpose. Resolution adopted 10.5.2020 WHEREAS, Wallingford Public Access Association, Inc. (WPAA-TV and Community Media Center), a non-profit 501©3 operating in the Town of Wallingford … Continue reading #InformationLiteracy Resolution
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
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 …
What shows are on Community TV?
People often ask, “What kind of content is shown on Community TV?” The answer is, “Whatever walks in the door.” So, what does walk in the door? People walk in. … Continue reading What shows are on Community TV?