A NOTE FROM SYLVIA
As I write this month’s note, I am excited for several reasons. First, it is May and Spring in Minnesota! Additionally, for the 19th year in a row, PBS and its member stations have been named the “Most Trusted” media organization in a nationwide survey. Finally, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) has been recognized by Charity Navigator, an independent nonprofit evaluator, for the fifth consecutive year in a row with its “four-star” rating “demonstrating strong financial health and a commitment to accountability and transparency.” I would like to recognize my wonderful colleagues who make sure that TPT is wisely stewarding its resources, and I would like to thank you - our members - for entrusting us with your financial support to deliver extraordinary educational programming and services. One of those extraordinary educational programs is HYPE. After a 20-year hiatus, TPT, in partnership with SoulTouch Productions’ Robin Hickman Winfield, has launched the return of its acclaimed original youth initiative Don’t Believe the HYPE . The project’s goal then—and now—is to use the power of media-making so that historically underserved high school students can craft their own narratives and amplify their unique voices within the Twin Cities. The HYPE pilot program is rooted in the Gordon Parks Choice of Weapons curriculum and includes media literacy; video and audio storytelling basics, media ethics and values; and the production of diverse content from documentaries and news to personal essays and TikTok videos. The original “Hype Crew” leveraged these skills into successful careers in various fields, including media, music, education, and business—and have been enthusiastic advisors to the program’s resurgence. In January 2022, TPT opened its doors to a vibrant group of young storytellers with the ultimate goal of sharing their capstone media projects in June. To learn more, go to tpt.org/hype . Finally, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, please watch, American Masters: Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha . This phenomenal documentary chronicles the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku. It airs on Tuesday, May 10 at 8 p.m. on TPT 2.
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Best Regards, Sylvia Strobel President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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