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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, October 5, 2012

Farewell to The Story with Dick Gordon

Today I will step over to a new path that I've been clearing for 3 years. I've spent 6.4 years of my 22 year career in journalism with the Story staff. Hear a tribute to my work that aired worldwide today by Dick Gordon of The Story at the end of the show by clicking HERE.  I want to thank you all for being a part of my journey. 
Until the next story, be well and be you!
Anita

Thursday, October 4, 2012

1-on-1 with Anita Woodley: Traveling Love with Guitarist Heather Bishop

-- Guitarist, Singer, Song Writer Heather Bishop From Austin, Texas as she shares moments from her life about love, music, and discovering her true self.

RELEASED


Nate Fields spent close to twelve years on the Illinois death row. He was put there by a judge who was later jailed for corruption. And even after the judge was convicted, it took five years for Nate to be released.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

MAKING BUSINESS MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT



Jay Baliga’s invention of a small chip that fits into everyday items won him the National Medal for Technology and Innovation, the highest honor made to inventors. The chip has also saved a lot of energy.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

BLAKE LEEPER: AN UPDATE




Before the Paralympics, The Story talked with Blake Leeper. Blake uses carbon fiber legs and leading up to the race, he was one of the fastest runners. He speaks with Dick about how he fared. 

(2nd Story)

Monday, October 1, 2012

MOVING INTO A METH HOUSE

Beth and Jonathan Hankins bought a foreclosed home this summer in Klamath Falls, Ore. They were looking forward to settling into their new home with their toddler. After a couple of weeks though, they started to feel ill and their perfect house became a nightmare. 
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