Get Lit Episode 278: Ethel Payne
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We are delighted to feature Ethel Payne on Get Lit this week! Payne was known as the 'First Lady of the Black Press', a pioneering force in journalism who broke down barriers, created space for the voices of Black Americans, and became a problem for the White House in a truly rebelli…
Episode 78: Ethel Payne
Join me this week to learn about the woman who earned the unofficial title of "the First Lady of Black Press" for her hard work, fearless questions, and honest writing. Her adventures took her all over the world, and her strong sense of right and wrong drove her to fight for equality in an influent…
DorMiya Vance, Reporter WABE-FM, Atlanta (Report for America)
On this episode, we're joined by DorMiya Vance. DorMiya is a multimedia reporter for WABE, the NPR and PBS affiliate serving Atlanta, Georgia. She's been with them for almost 3 years.
DorMiya is a graduate of an HBCU, Fayetteville State University with a masters from Georgia State. She's part of Re…
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Ethel Payne
Ethel Lois Payne was an American journalist, editor, and foreign correspondent. Known as the "First Lady of the Black Press," she fulfilled many roles over her career, including columnist, commentator, lecturer, and freelance writer.
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