Political Rewind: A new media collaborative aims to extend coverage across Ga.'s vibrant communities
Thursday on Political Rewind: The 2020 census revealed Georgia’s non-white population is growing rapidly. Now, three news organizations catering to the needs of Georgia’s minority audiences have formed the Ethnic Media Collaboration, designed to bring insightful news and information to communities of color. The panel: Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution James Washington — President and general manager, The Atlanta Voice Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Li Wong — Publisher, Georgia Asian Times Timestamps 0:00- Introductions 8:23- James Washington on the importance of the Ethnic Media Collaborative 18:23- Li Wong on RNC reaching out to Asian communities 21:37- Rene Alegria speaks on having Stacey Abrams on speaker series 26:30- What issues matter most in an election year? 42:50- Li Wong on the impact of journalism, the Atlanta spa shootings 44:40- Rene Alegria speaks on immigration Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.