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Monday, January 27, 2025
Native American representation in television news
Even as digital sources dominate the way people get their information, television news remains a go-to source for people looking to stay up-to-date.
Representation on TV is a powerful medium to provide the public with a more rounded view of Native Americans. It’s a competitive and high-skilled line of work.
Join Native America Calling to talk to some talented Native professionals about what it takes to be in front of the camera.
Guests on Native America Calling
Aliyah Chavez (Santa Domingo Pueblo and Jemez Pueblo), reporter at KOAT Action 7 News in New Mexico
Victor Organista (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Kickapoo, and Sac and Fox), student at Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and news anchor for Good Morning Indian Country and UNITY News
Dr. Melissa Greene-Blye (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma), professor at the University of Kansas School of Journalism in Kansas
Colton Shone (Diné), co-anchor and reporter for Good Morning Arizona in Arizona
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