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The Future of FootballEp. 51: Why Corteiz and Nike Is a Good Thing for FootballCorteiz and Nike just linked up again to drop one of the most iconic campaign films in a minute, bringing together some of the most influential ballers and cultural tastemakers past and present.
We break down the significance of this moment and why it showcases that football’s cultural impact is bigger than ever before. We also ask whether the Ballon d’Or is fit for purpose following a controversial 2024 awards night, and pay tribute to Nottingham Forest baller Ola Aina.
‘The Future of Football’ is a podcast from VERSUS bringing you closer to the people, the stories and the ideas sh...2024-11-0639 min
Urban Forum NorthwestBlack Voices MatterThursday, October 19 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Kevin P. Henry will serve as Moderator for The Seattle Association of Black Journalist presentation of Black Voices Matter:Beyond The Byline Saturday, October 21 4-5 pm at Seattle's Rainier Arts Center. Panelist for the discussion are Lola E. Peters, Editor-At-Large, South Seattle Emerald, Tat Bellamy-Walker, Communities Reporter-The Seattle Times, and Mayowa Aina, Special Projects Reporter KNKX.*Emile Pitre and Issac Alexander pay tribute to the late Emanuel J. Brisker Jr. (EJ) they will also comment on the impact the Black Student Union (BSU) had on the University of Washington...2023-10-2055 min
Move to Tacoma PodcastAn Interview with the Reporters Behind “The Walk Home” Podcast on KNKX 88.5 FMAn Interview with the Reporters Behind “The Walk Home” Podcast on KNKX 88.5 FM
This week on the MoveToTacoma Podcast we interview reporters Mayowa Aina & Kari Plog from KNKX 88.5 FM NPR. They talk their podcast “The Walk Home” which investigates the killing of Manny Ellis by Tacoma Police. Both reporters grew up in Pierce County and describe what drew them to create the podcast, the challenges of reporting on the community you live in, and the complexities of the justice system in a small city like Tacoma.
The 2020 police killing of Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis, a Black man in Tacom...2022-10-111h 03
Talk of AlaskaTalk of Alaska: Supply line delay impacts in AlaskaA crane prepares to move a shipping container off a cargo ship and onto a truck at the Port of Alaska on March 22, 2020. (Mayowa Aina/Alaska Public Media)
International and national shipping delays are rippling down the supply line to Alaska. What’s causing the issues, and what does it mean for consumers and businesses in our state? How are the pandemic and labor shortages contributing to the slowdown? Experts explain the impacts and what’s being done to address them ahead of the holiday shopping season.
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Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media, Author at Alaska Public MediaLISTEN: How are school districts planning to support students this summer?
Aurora Elementary teacher Brianna Lundberg helps second graders sound out words during the after school tutoring program in Anchorage on October 23, 2020. (Mayowa Aina/Alaska Public Media)
Across the state, school districts have worked hard to piece together in-person and distance learning curriculum for students as the COVID-19 pandemic seriously disrupted education. Some students fared okay, while others have struggled. Some have not engaged much at all. What are the plans for summer school to help students stay on track?
HOST: Lori Townsend
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Ralph Watkins, Superintendent, Hoonah City SchoolsMark Stock, Deputy Superintendent, A...2021-04-2000 minLori Townsend, Alaska Public Media, Author at Alaska Public MediaLISTEN: How are school districts planning to support students this summer?
Aurora Elementary teacher Brianna Lundberg helps second graders sound out words during the after school tutoring program in Anchorage on October 23, 2020. (Mayowa Aina/Alaska Public Media)
Across the state, school districts have worked hard to piece together in-person and distance learning curriculum for students as the COVID-19 pandemic seriously disrupted education. Some students fared okay, while others have struggled. Some have not engaged much at all. What are the plans for summer school to help students stay on track?
HOST: Lori Townsend
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Ralph Watkins, Superintendent, Hoonah City SchoolsMark Stock, Deputy Superintendent, A...2021-04-2000 min
Hometown, Alaska - Alaska Public MediaRUNNING: 2021 Anchorage School Board Race – issues and candidate Q&A responses
UPDATE: Candidate responses to Alaska Public Media’s 2021 School Board Candidate questionnaire are now available at Running 2021. Sixteen candidates are running; 12 responded to the questionnaire. Candidates Judy Norton Eledge, Marilyn Stewart, Kim Paulson and Marcus Sanders did not respond. (Scroll for a full list of candidates and seats.)
The mail-in election is April 6, and ballots will be sent to voters on March 15.
Our format for RUNNING is different this year. Candidates are not live on the air. In advance, we provided candidates with voluntary issue questionnaires. Then, Running on Hometown Alaska hosted a panel of th...2021-03-0458 min
Shelf Life PodcastResistance and Community Leadership Episode #10This week we release the tenth and final episode of the Shelf Life podcast! We wrap up the podcast with stories about Resistance and Community Leadership. Learn about the Panthers, The Congress of Racial Equality, Tyree Scott and the United Construction Workers Association, Mothers for Police Accountability, and Dr Martin Luther King’s visit to Seattle. Hear stories about the community organizations that brought people together and the acts of civil disobedience that defined the Central District for decades. While this episode barely scratches the surface, we hope listeners will come away curious to learn more about the community leaders an...2018-07-1800 min
No Blueprint PodcastNBP-20 Stay Onpoint (Jaebadiah Gardner)Jaebadiah Gardner is the CEO of Gardner Global and Managing Partner of Onpoint Real Estate Services, LLC. He holds a bachelors form the University of Washington and a juris doctorate from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Along with guest sidekick Mayowa Aina, Domo and Jaebadiah discuss growing up in Los Angeles and Seattle, how he created then iterated on his business plan and is still putting it into action.
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Shelf Life PodcastEntrepreneurship Episode #2What if neighborhood stories could change the way we think about community - what it means to have it, and what it means to lose it? Shelf Life is a podcast that uses community stories to amplify, preserve, and learn from the voices, experiences, and histories of Seattle’s Central District neighborhood - also known as the CD!!
On today’s episode of the Shelf Life Podcast, we hear stories about entrepreneurship and small businesses in the Central District. We'll learn how residents built a thriving neighborhood economy that supported local, POC-owned businesses. What challenges did they have to overcome, and...2018-05-2300 min
Shelf Life PodcastMusic And Arts Episode #1What if neighborhood stories could change the way we think about community - what it means to have it, and what it means to lose it? Shelf Life is a podcast that uses community stories to amplify, preserve, and learn from the voices, experiences, and histories of Seattle’s Central District neighborhood - also known as the CD!!
When most people think of Seattle and music, a few big names come to mind: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Quincy Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Kenny G, maybe Sir Mix-A-Lot and likely Macklemore. But have you ever heard of Cold, Bold, and Together? What about Fa...2018-05-1700 min
AmaraInterview with Judge Cuthbertson: Disproportionality of children of color in child welfare systemWe were privileged to have the chance to sit down with Pierce County Superior Court Judge Frank Cuthbertson recently to talk about his views on disproportionality in general and specific to Pierce County. Our Communications Intern, Mayowa Aina, asked Judge Cuthbertson some interesting questions and he has some great answers! Listen and let us know what you think! You can contact Judge Cuthbertson by emailing him at: supcrtdept21@co.pierce.wa.us2018-04-0200 minNo Blueprint PodcastNBP-8 Purple Royalty (Mayowa Aina)Mayowa Aina is a recent graduate from the University of Washington. She holds dual degrees in Informatics and International Studies. We discuss what it what it was like growing up in NE Tacoma, being a student and PURPLE! Mayowa is a talented writer, podcaster, and aspiring producer.
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