Pioneering and Shaping the Media Landscape

with Jon Abbott of GBH

GBH paved the way in Boston's public media landscape and more recently America's digital media landscape. GBH President and CEO, Jon Abbott, discusses the value of GBH's digital platforms and the reach public media has across the country.

Posted on:

Nov 30, 2020

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson

Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

#Massachusetts #General Interest #Local

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7:09

Since The '90s Seacoast Outright Has Been A Resource For LGBTQ+ Youth

Since The '90s Seacoast Outright Has Been A Resource For LGBTQ+ Youth

"New Hampshire hasn't gotten the national press I'd say that Florida or Texas has, but certainly there have been a lot of bills introduced in this last legislative session that are very similar." Hershey Hirschkop of Seacoast Outright joins Newsmakers.

6:20

These Communities Are Building A More Just And Sustainable Food System

These Communities Are Building A More Just And Sustainable Food System

Anne Hayes shares how The Food Project brings youth of all races, ethnicities and gender identities together to learn about food and where it goes; TFC community supported agriculture program; and how to run markets, farmers markets and mobile markets.

6:07

What Was The Impact Of The Pandemic On Those Already Struggling?

What Was The Impact Of The Pandemic On Those Already Struggling?

"This pandemic's not over we're really now moving into the what's next and the recovery from this terribly difficult two years that we've been through." Granite United Way's Patrick Tufts talks mobilizing resources locally in the COVID-19 era.

6:55

Changing The Way People With Disabilities Live Work And Socialize

Changing The Way People With Disabilities Live Work And Socialize

Northeast Arc is changing the way people with disabilities live, work and socialize in the community. CEO Jo Ann Simons discusses the Arc's community-facing programs and enterprises at The Center for Linking Lives at the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers.

5:54

This Lawrence MA Organization Empowers Its Community To Grow Their Own Food

This Lawrence MA Organization Empowers Its Community To Grow Their Own Food

Lawrence MA youth are being paid to learn while they work; greening their community, growing food, learning the importance of food, learning about climate resiliency, learning about recycling and upcycling. Lesly Melendez of Groundwork Lawrence explains.

6:35

"I found it really hard for myself to navigate and build community in the city"

"I found it really hard for myself to navigate and build community in the city"

"I learned over my time being here how much talent Boston misses out on because people are not able to really see themselves here personally and professionally." Boston While Black Founder, Sheena Collier, talks about how changing the experience of Boston can help change the brand.

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