Richard Cunningham
Producer - Engaged JournalismExpertise: People and communities, audio storytelling, race, social policy, local politics and the economy
Education: University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Bachelor of Arts, media and communication studies
University of Missouri - Master of Arts, journalism, specializing in interactive media
Experience:
Richard Cunningham began his journalism career as an intern at WAMU in Washington, D.C. Later, he moved to Los Angeles to work as an associate producer at American Public Media's "Marketplace." As a producer of engaged journalism at 精东影业, he uses his skills to collaborate with local community members to tell personal stories.
Highlights:
- 2021 National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award - Public Affairs, Radio, "
- Directed the live daily broadcast of American Public Media's flagship program, "Marketplace"
Why trust 精东影业?
The mission of 精东影业 is to be a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Our highest priority is providing news and information that is reliable and accurate, that is gathered with integrity and professional care and that is presented with precision and respect for the intelligence of our audiences. We are transparent about how we discover and verify the facts we present and strive to make our decision-making process clear to the public. We disclose relationships, such as with partners or funders, that might appear, but will never, influence our coverage.
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Crisis nurseries such as Providence House in Cleveland's Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood provide a landing place and necessities for struggling families. Their expense makes them hard to replicate. -
Trust for Public Land received a federal grant to provide students in Garfield Heights with a greenhouse, hydroponic lab and lunches that include locally grown food. -
Lorain County Public Health awarded 11 grants to community partners. Renovating public spaces helps the county's goal to reduce chronic illness diagnoses while addressing the social determinants of health. -
Pet shelters and humane societies across the country have been at or near maximum capacity since the COVID-19 pandemic. Among younger adopters, cats are becoming more popular than dogs. -
Ohio has more than doubled its Arab population since 2000. But nationwide anti-Arab sentiment has left many first-generation Arab-Americans disconnected from their culture. One Northeast Ohio company is looking to change that by sharing Arabic children's books. -
'No Kings' protests throughout Northeast Ohio were part of a national series of events that aimed to be 'the biggest protest in U.S. history.' -
Case managers and social workers in Northeast Ohio's rural areas say mental health issues are driving up enrollment. -
Cleveland鈥檚 long struggle with environmental issues were highlighted after it lost $3 million in lead remediation funding. Community members gave their insight in an environmental justice storytelling project. -
The winter holidays are well-known for spikes in depression and anxiety, but spring break is another peak season for mental health challenges among youth, experts say. -
A program in Richland County brings seniors together for games and activities to combat loneliness and social isolation 鈥� even as it struggles to attract men and serve the less mobile.
