In this episode, Dr. Jabari Evans sits down with Dr. Antoine Haywood, a leading scholar and advocate for community participation in local media. With over 15 years of experience directing public engagement programs and youth media initiatives, Haywood brings a wealth of knowledge about how communities utilize local communication tools—such as community-made video, radio, and digital publications—to articulate regional identity, build social capital, and address local news and information gaps.
Together, they explore the role of participatory storytelling in fostering civic engagement, the challenges and opportunities in rebuilding trust in local media, and the importance of representation in amplifying marginalized voices. Haywood also shares insights from his work with the News Futures network and reflects on how diverse, community-driven media projects can shape healthier civic participation.
Uncommon Naledge is hosted by Dr. Jabari Evans and edited and produced by Phillip Schlies.
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Original music for introduction and outro produced by Michael "Double 0" Aguilar.
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