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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. 

Friday, September 21, 2012

OPERA’S NEXT WAVE: SINGING AND LOVING OUT LOUD

An opera couple, Ailyn Perez and Stephen Costello, talks to Dick about being married and being in-demand opera singers. They tease each other, compete for who can hit the longest notes and try to make sure they are cast in the same cities - so they can see each other.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

FROM NEW ORLEANS TO JAPAN

Two women from New Orleans traveled to Japan and talked about Hurricane Katrina with tsunami survivors. Monica McIntyre and Carol Bebelle say they did not speak Japanese but there were shared experiences from Katrina and the tsunami and that they communicated without understanding the language.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Alice Tregay and Her Life in Politics

Longtime civil rights and voter registration activist Alice Tregay of Chicago, did the on-the-ground work that it takes to register and get thousands of people to the polls.
(2nd Story)
(Starts at 8:33)

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Body Armor

When Lee Gurelff's brother was killed in the line of duty by a gunman wearing body armor he teamed up with Kurt Skarjune, a retired police officer, to lobby for banning body armor.

(2nd Story)
Starts at 13:28

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Hidden History

Image from Chapel Hill Preservation Society

Deardra Green-Campbell shares how DNA analysis lead her to the basement of an abandoned house in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
(2nd Story Fast Forward to 32:00)

Monday, July 30, 2012

Bees and Zombies

Entomologist John Hafernik tells guest host Sean Cole about how butterflies and honey bee discoveries have changed his career.
(2nd Story - Fast Forward to 13:29)

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Student Debt and Suicide

John Koch shares the psychological effects of ballooning student loans on students like him who have debt that's become too high to repay. Journalist Cryn Johannsen joins the conversation.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Running Towards The Olympics

Blake Leeper started running track four years ago after watching the Paralympics in Beijing. Now he's heading to the London Games in September in hopes of winning gold in three categories and setting new world records.



Monday, July 9, 2012

Stepping Out on His Gift: Keijuane Hester

Keijuane Hester shares how a carrot cake recipe changed the his idea of a profitable business model meant in his community.
Starts at 31:54

Friday, June 29, 2012

The Waldo Canyon Fire

Hear Jeff Hodge's story about what it's like to 15 miles away from the fire danger in Colorado Springs, waiting to see if the Waldo Canyon Fire will reach his home of 32 years.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

NABJ Salute to Excellence Winner 2012

On Saturday, June 27, 2012 two stories, produced by journalists Anita Woodley for The Story with Dick Gordon, were recognized in New Orleans by the National Association of Black Journalists.

    Radio - Sports
      "After Basketball" CLICK TO LISTEN
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      Radio - Public Affairs
Interview/Discussion  "Prison to Life” CLICK TO LISTEN

NABJ recognizes journalism that best covers the black experience or address issues affecting the worldwide black community during 2011 of the African/African American Diaspora. The Salute to Excellence National Media Awards competition is open to all media organizations and individuals involved in print, broadcast and/or online journalism media.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Change In Status

Hear how President Obama's announcement about his plans of allow some young illegal immigrants to stay in the country may change the fate of Sahid Limon, a photographer who had been picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

After Solitary

Photo from Inside Time: The National Newspaper for Prisoners
Brian Nelson spent 23 years in solitary confinement and shares why two years after his release he still feels as if he's still in the gray cell box.

Friday, May 25, 2012

The Whole Library In His Hands

Brewster Kahle intends to archive a copy of every book written and snapshots of websites that we can access at anytime.


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