Laura Flanders & Friends

BIPOC Media & Community Action After Hurricane Helene

Some residents had no food, electricity, or cell service after Hurricane Helene ravaged the western part of North Carolina in October. Amidst misinformation and no information, local media had to step in to inform desperate people fast. This month on “Meet the BIPOC Press”, we explore what media outlets did to serve their people in that moment.

BIPOC Media & Community Action After Hurricane Helene

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    Brittons Neck Community Forest for Climate Resilience

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    What Happens After a Prison Shuts Down?

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    The Augusta Correctional Center employed many residents and brought business to Craigsville, Virginia, a two square-mile, 900-person town in the Shenandoah Valley. But when the prison closed with minimal warning, Craigsville residents and the town’s economy were hit hard. Join us as we envision the future of Craigsville and investigate how decarcerating the economy can become a win for all.

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    BIPOC Media Tell the Stories Other Media Don’t

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