Diversity | CPB

‘The World’ from PRX Announces ‘Every 30 Seconds,’ a Collaborative Public Media Reporting Project on the Latino Electorate

Project launching in February is funded by a $300,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Sesame Workshop and CPB Partner on Sesame Street in Communities Initiative for Rural and Underserved Communities

The station engagement initiative includes training for local providers who serve preschool children and community events for families, all using the Sesame Street in Communities resources.

New Season of Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES Premieres Fridays, September 13-October 4 on PBS

A new documentary about Raul Julia is a revealing look at the brilliant and charismatic actor, from his native Puerto Rico to the New York stage to Hollywood.

Latino Media Awards Gala to Honor Corporation For Public Broadcasting

The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) will honor CPB with the Lisa Quiroz Award for its commitment to diversity.

PBS to Honor Emilio and Gloria Estefan in Music Special with Star-Studded Performances from Jose Feliciano, Il Volo, Cyndi Lauper and More, Hosted by Rita Moreno and Andy Garcia

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA (February 1, 2019) — Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS announced the talent and broadcast plans for Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, a PBS music special honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan’s receipt...

PBS KIDS Announces 'Molly of Denali,' Premiering July 15, 2019

It's the first nationally distributed children’s series to feature a Native American lead character.

CPB Awards Grant for ‘1A Across America’ to Engage Local Voices in National Dialogue

WAMU 88.5 Leads Two-Year Collaboration with Six Public Media Stations

NFCB Receives CPB Grant to Strengthen Service in Rural Areas

10 public radio stations serving rural communities will take part in NFCB’s “Community Counts” initiative.

New PBS Series Films In North Carolina November 10 & 17

"Family Pictures USA," coming to PBS in 2019, is a new television series that explores neighborhoods and cities through the lens of the family photo album.

Black Public Media Announces Call for Applications for the Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund

NEW YORK (August 13, 2018)—Black Public Media (BPM) today announced a call for applications for the Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund (JJMSF). Established with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the $300,000 scholarship fund is inspired by the life and work of...

CPB Awards New York Public Radio $200,000 to Support Women in Podcasting

CHICAGO (July 11, 2018) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a $200,000 grant to New York Public Radio (WNYC) for its Women’s Voices Initiative and its signature event, Werk It: A Women’s Podcasting Festival. The grant was announced today at the Public Media Development and...

CPB Funds PRX Public Media Podcasting Development Project

CHICAGO (July 11, 2018) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded PRX $1.5 million to fund a second round of Project Catapult, the podcasting development project that identifies and develops new talent while building public media’s capacity to create content across platforms. The grant...