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NJN's Another
View Receives Unity Award in Media
From Lincoln University of Missouri
STATEWIDE - The
52 nd Annual Unity Award in Media in the category of Television:
Politics from Lincoln University of Missouri has been awarded
to NJN's Another View for Fannie Lou Hamer - Courage
and Faith . The half-hour program looks at the legacy
of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer and her extraordinary
life as a member of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
The Unity Awards in Media recognizes contributions to continuing
standards of excellence in media through accurate exposure
of issues affecting minorities and disabled persons. Lincoln
University is the first historically African-American university
in the nation to create a school of journalism. According
to Ebony Magazine , the university is the "most truly
diverse school in the nation." Another View airs
the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm , and the following
Wednesday at 11:30 pm .
"Fannie Lou Hamer
lived during a time when the presence of racism was raw and
brutal. She saw injustices and took a stand to make things
better. She literally stepped out on faith, risking her life,
challenging ignorance and fear. Working on this project and
documenting her powerful legacy is clearly one of the proudest
and most meaningful experiences of my professional journey.
As executive producer, I am deeply honored to have received
this award. And I share it with all the talented individuals
who worked along with me to illustrate Fannie Lou Hamer's incredible
story of courage and faith." says executive producer Linda
L. Coles. Giles R. Wright, director of the Afro-American
History Program at the New Jersey Historical Commission,
served as researcher for the program. Wayne Bryant Jr. was
assistant producer and Tonya Davis was production assistant.
Another View is
the longest-running African-American series in New Jersey . Now
in its 18th year, the show's mission is to produce quality programs
that educate, document and empower the African-American community,
reflecting their needs, concerns and interests. Created in 1987, Another
View has remained the only program in the state dedicated
to focusing on New Jersey 's African-American experience. The
show gives viewers a distinctive voice from an African-American
perspective on an array of topics including the arts, education,
culture, civil rights, politics, community, economic development,
housing discrimination and bridging the digital divide. |
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