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Journalist and Producer Anita Woodley is from Oakland, California. Formerly she produced stories and was an on-air contributor to the nationally-syndicated public APM radio program, "The Story with Dick Gordon" co-produced by WUNC-FM. Anita's previously worked for other broadcast news organizations such as CNN, KRON-TV, WAGA-TV, KMTP-TV and KCBS-AM.

Anita's Accolades

• 2011/2012– Network Radio -Sports, “After Basketball” (National Association of Black Journalists)
• 2011/2012– Network Radio -Interview/Discussion, “Prison to Life” NABJ
• 2011/2012–Network Radio -Feature, Finalist “The Evolution of Malcolm Shabazz” NABJ
• 2011/2012 Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artist Grant Recipient, Durham Arts Council
• 2010/2011 – Network Radio -Sports, “Off the Corner” NABJ
• 2010/2011 – Network Radio -Interview/Discussion, “When Living in a Hotel is No Vacation” NABJ
• 2009/10 – Network Radio -Interview/Discussion, “Lessons from a Dropout” NABJ
• 2008 – Harry Chapin Media Award- Radio: Hunger and Poverty Coverage, “A New Life in a Foreclosed Home”
• 2008/2009 – Network Radio -Interview/Discussion, “Playground to Prison” NABJ
• 2008/2009 – Network Radio -Sports, “Courage on the Court” NABJ
• 2006 – Harry Chapin Media Award- Radio, Finalist “Gift of a Loan”
• 2001 – EMMY® Award, “CNN Exceptional Coverage on 9/11” NATAS
• 2000 – Francia Young Memorial Award “Most Promising Minority Journalist, Community
Leader and Scholar for exceptional work as a Journalist” SFSU/BECA Dept.
• 2000 – Recognition as a pioneer with contributions for others to follow, EOP/SFSU
• 2000 – Academic Excellence/All-University Undergraduate Honors/Magna Cum Laude, SFSU
• 1999 – Golden Key National Honor Society, Lifetime Member

Friday, May 27, 2011

After American Idol

Charly Lowry made it to the top 32 on American Idol. Here how she joined with Aaron and Corey Locklear, friends who played Guitar hero together, to create the band Dark Water Rising.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

GOODBYE MS. WINFREY, HELLO MS. WOODLEY

My career choice was influenced by Oprah Winfrey in the early 80s, Listen as I reflect on trying to become Oprah and eventually finding myself.

Friday, May 13, 2011

A Class At A Time

Kathy Vitzthum took 19 years to finish her college degree and is walking the stage the same year her son is graduating college.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Dear Mo

Lindaleigh Irvin-Porter's newborn daughter was taken from her after she gave birth at a wayward home for teenaged girls. Hear how her neighbor Melissa Ford's helped her cope.

(2nd Story)

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

24/7 Teacher

Students Keweyn Chandlier and Celia Garza of Grad Lab Coach Tracy Elam share how support and laughter helped them stay out of school.
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