BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellowship
The fellowship is aimed at amplifying the voice of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities through the power of digital media. This fellowship aims not only to enrich the media landscape with diverse perspectives but also to equip fellow with the tools and platform to amplify stories within their own communities, fostering a deeper sense of connection and understanding through digital storytelling.
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Healthcare Disparities of MoCo
In this eye-opening episode, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow Marianeli De Leon hosts a critical conversation with Brian Smedley, Senior Fellow at The Urban Institute, and Scott Maucione, Health… Read More
Writing the Wrongs
In this powerful piece, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, Aisha Sowe sits down with local government officials and nonprofit leaders to discuss the deep-rooted impact of discriminatory policing on… Read More
Montgomery Community Media Launches Digital Futures Institute
Montgomery Community Media (MCM) has unveiled the Digital Futures Institute, a new initiative designed to train the next generation of content creators while amplifying diverse voices in media. The Institute… Read More
Migration to Market
In this compelling story, Aisha Sowe, MCM BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, takes us on a journey into the heart of Montgomery County’s food system. Through her research, Aisha… Read More
Why LGBTQIA+ Lacks a “Third Space”
In this thought-provoking episode, Andrea Durán, MCM BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, dives deep into the concept of the “Third Space” within the LGBTQIA+ community. Andrea explores why these… Read More
Department of Health: Number of Latino Opioid-Related Hospital Visits Drops
The number of Hispanic youths hospitalized for opioid-related overdoses has fallen by 44 percent from this time last year, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). Last… Read More