[grc] "Sprouts" seeking Black Lives Matter coverage

[Mic Crenshaw]

I'm working on an interview with the Mother of Jason Brown who was killed
in custody after turning himself in 3 years ago.
http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2015/5/15/shocking_video_jailed_sgt_james_brown
I will share once complete.
MC

On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 9:18 AM, Matthew Hurley <matt at pacifica.org> wrote:

> Do you have any produced material in your area covering the Black Lives
> Matter movement? *Sprouts* is seeking coverage of the Black Lives Matter
> movement from Pacifica affiliate stations and independent producers to use
> in creating a 29-minute program. If you have such coverage, please contact
> us by writing to ursula at pacifica.org.
>
>
> We are accepting a variety of material—preferably three to five minutes in
> length—but are willing to work with stories of any length.
>
>
> *Sprouts: Radio from the Grassroots* is a 29-minute weekly program
> coordinated out of the Pacifica Affiliates office, dedicated to showcasing
> radio content produced at community radio stations and independent
> production groups. *Sprouts* celebrates grassroots voices and is renowned
> for bringing diverse topics to national and international audiences. It is
> an open door for when grassroots radio producers wish to easily get
> widespread attention for a particular production, story, or issue.
>
>
> Participating producers are provided with simple production instructions
> including the introduction and closing script and music, as well as
> assistance, if needed.
>
>
> *Sprouts* is distributed by Pacifica Radio and is free of charge to all
> radio stations. The program is aired regularly by 40-50 radio stations in
> the United States, Canada, and Europe. The program is also aired by many
> other stations on an irregular basis, depending upon the topic.
>
>
> Contributing a production to Sprouts is an excellent way to bring a
> worthwhile production piece to a wider audience and to let people know
> about great production and reporting in grassroots radio. It is an
> excellent way to get an important story or issue to a wide audience.
>
> To listen to examples of Sprouts shows, go to http://audioport.org/ and
> search "Sprouts.” No password is needed.
>
>
> For more information, contact Ursula Ruedenberg / Ursula at pacifica.org /
> 510-812-7989 <file://localhost/tel/510-812-7989>
>
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> Pacifica Affiliates Assistant Coordinator
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