WGVU Public Media has launched a multi-year project using on-air and digital programming, as well as community events, to explore race, inclusion and equity issues throughout its coverage area of west and southwest Michigan.
The project is funded by a $230,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and will use television, radio, digital and social media to gather and share stories in an effort to initiate community conversations.
The grant included funding for an inclusion reporter position and producer for two years to produce content for WGVU Public Media. A new television show, "Mutually Inclusive," will premiere in February on WGVU-TV.
“Focusing on inclusion and equity has always been a priority of WGVU,” said Michael T. Walenta, WGVU Public Media general manager. “Through WGVU Engage, we collaborate with many other area organizations around five key areas — inclusion, health, arts, veterans and education. We are proud to be partnering with the W.K Kellogg Foundation and our community partners to increase awareness of inclusion and equity issues.”
For more information visit www.wgvu.org/engage/inclusion.
