Storytelling
As audiographer Joe McHugh explains it, "Most all Americans come from some other country. Here is a collection of stories of the adventures and hardships... read more
Rory O'Connor writes, "No one should still wonder about the possibility, much less the efficacy, of 'citizen journalism.' But, more importantly, we should ask if... read more
Web-scrapbook launched for world refugee day! Shortly after 9/11, I began an extraordinary journey in New York City withtwelve resettled refugee teenagers who had fled... read more
If you get a chance, go see this documentary about eighty-year-old Jimmy Mirikitani, his history in an interment camp, his life on the streets of... read more
Don't Let the conservative cover fool you! Here's an easy-to-use, low-cost technique that enables community residents of all ages and languages to share information about... read more
This article describes how local health departments can use Photovoice to complement quantitative data, gain a community perspective on health concerns, and promote community education... read more
I live in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains where the grip of winter lasts sometimes until June. Just the other day, for example, it was... read more
Welcome to New Routes to Community Health, an on-line community we hope will become populated with the voices and images of immigrant life in America.... read more
Because real people’s stories are fascinating and their voices are lovely. Because it’s more fun to know people who are not exactly like me than... read more
New Routes to Community Health is a new, national grants program, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, with direction and technical assistance provided by... read more
This excellent Web site showcases radio programs made by young people. Topics covered include politics, health, Iraq experiences, poetry. Many pieces in Spanish. Visit website
Local Voices was the bi-monthly, six-issue multimedia publication of Sound Partners, the predecessor to New Routes, featuring stories, images, audio and video from the Sound... Visit website
Local Voices was the bi-monthly, 6-issue multimedia publication of Sound Partners, the predecessor to New Routes, featuring stories, images, audio and video from the Sound... read more
This report tells the story of Sound Partners, the New Routes predecessor project, and highlights its replicable qualities through an overview of the program and... read more
View films from many sources that explore the issue of immigration. These 7 films are compiled from all the Media That Matter Film Festivals. Sponsored... read more
If you can't tell a good story about your work, how will you convince others of the news worthiness of your project? Andy Goodman's FREE... Visit website
Anyone can make a radio diary. That's one of the great things about them. The equipment is relatively inexpensive, and the process is not that... read more
From 1975 on, refugees from Vietnam awaited approval to move to the US and other countries. By 1979, there were almost 62,000 Vietnamese in refugee... View video
Crossing East is eight one hour documentaries on the history of Asian American immigration, from pre-America to post-9/11. It is the first public radio series... Read More
In a series called "Global Returns," NPR explores the many ways in which immigrants in the United States give back to their home countries --... Visit website
Radio Diaries, Inc. is producing a new kind of oral history. They help teenagers, seniors, prison inmates and others whose voices are rarely heard to... Visit website
First Voice: a powerful audio or video story told by the person to whom it happens. Usually the storyteller is one who has not been... read more
Using video stills, found images, and personal photos, each participant of the Documentary Project for Refugee Youth illustrates illustrates their experiences in their homeland, immigrating... View video
One Family tells the stories of 12 youth from Sierra Leone, Bosnia, Burundi, and Serbia who have weathered war and long journeys to America. After... View video
Voices and pictures from Sound Partners projects promote the power of first voice community media. View video
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This report (PDF 3.8MB) offers guidance for community organizations and those who fund social change in how best to harness the power of local media-making for community health improvement. Spanish-language version is now available. Una versión en español de este informe esta en la web.
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