Communities of Hope, a civic media organization at Roger Williams University, is working to serve local communities through accessible information and education. Director Bernardo Motta discussed the organization’s approach to community-centered journalism, including their Solutions Journalism Network student media challenge focusing on mental health in foster care and juvenile justice systems. The radio show also covered local Rhode Island news, campus updates, and highlighted student-led projects, including the environmental justice podcast “Surrounded” and investigations into the state’s news media landscape.
*This story has been supported by the Solutions Journalism Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rigorous and compelling reporting about responses to social problems.
Hosts/Contributors
Hosts:
Claire Kelly, Matt Downie, Alana Lemene, Joshua Geaughan
Guest:
Dr. Bernardo Motta
Production:
Hope Pod Live
Communities of Hope Civic Media
WQRI 88.3 FM Roger Williams University Student Radio
Contributors:
Abigail Stark
Addison Mason
Alana Lemene (lemeen)
Alex Tavaglione (tavalone)
Alexa Benson-Amarante (Alexa Been-son Am-uh-ran-tee)
Aliyah Goulette-Brown
Anashyah Bell
Anna Pellegrini (Ah-na Pell-eh-green-e)
Ashlyn Keating
Brenna Medeiros (breh-nuh Muh-deer-is)
Brianna Frissora
Caroline Fil-Aime (care-oh-line Free-uh-may)
Claire Kelly
Emily Viola
Emma Adams
Eric Tech (Air-ick Tech)
Gokdenis Tingur
Joshua Geaughan (Joshua Gaheegan)
Kali Blackerby
Kate tortellini
Keturah Hughe
Kylee Meadows
Ludjina Fleurival (Lu Jina Flerryval)
Macayla Mcdonald (Mac-Ay-La Mic-Don-ald)
Matthew Downie
Mckalah Gaine
Naja Young
Rachel Cabral (rachel Cuh-Brahl)
Rebeca Scheffler (Ruh-becca Shef-ler)
Rich Gonzalez
RJ Rood (R-J Rude)
Roslyn Iaderosa
Sarah Price (Sar-uh P-rice)
Shania Brown
Zehra Atay
Transcript
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