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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, July 22, 2011

MARIA THE KOREAN BRIDE - One-on-One Interview with Anita

Anita Woodley talks to Maria Yoon about how she answered the stress from her parents to tie the knot. Hear about how she got married in all 50 states as an art project.

(2nd Interview)

Friday, July 8, 2011

Dumpster Diving for Snapdragons

TV crime writer Liz Benjamin shares how dumpster diving after work at the local garden shop has altered her life in unexpected ways.

Burlap to Cashmere

The band Brulap to Cashmere speaks about recently reuniting after a band member was hospitalized after an attack nearly killed their a member.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

FINDING MO

Lindaleigh Irvin-Portner's intriguing follow-up after appearing on our show in May when she shared her story about having her baby daughter taken away at a "wayward home" for girls in Virginia.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

LOST CHOICES

JUSTICE IN OAKLAND

Journalist and Community Organizer, JR Valrey shares how the killing of Oscar Grant by a BART Officer impacted his work.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Prison to Life

Mike Anderson is thriving in the community after serving 17 years in prison. Learn how poetry and community support have aided his reentry into society over the past 3 years.
LISTEN TO MIKE

Friday, June 10, 2011

Back to the Cello

Shana Tucker is a cellist whose fan's helped her raise funds to record a debut cd. Hear how reevaluating her family life led to Shana returning to the stage.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Mama Juggs

Anita Woodley (myself) AKA 'rie Shontel shares the story behind my one-woman show Mama Juggs and how the women in my family influenced my performance and life.

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.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Little Church That Could

Pastor Bill Whitehead has a small congregation and he is using social networking to bring in more people.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Exonerated in Texas

James D. Waller and James Curtis Giles were exonerated after serving over a decade incarcerated.
They share how their lives changed after they were compensated for being wrongly accused.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Losing Martin Luther King

Duane VanderBrug, a white minister, presided over the funeral of a black veteran killed in the Vietnam War. The service happened the same day Dr. King was laid to rest.

Monday, February 21, 2011

The Evolution of Malcolm Shabazz

Malcolm Shabazz, the first grandson of Malcolm X, shares how learning about his grandfather's life as a teen has changed him.

LISTEN to Malcolm's STORY

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Saved From Captivity

Somaly and Sina share how they help girls and women escape from Cambodian brothels liek the ones they were held captive in as teenagers.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Hip Bop Hero

Hip Bop inventor Ohene discusses how he learned to successful blend his classical piano playing skills and rap lyrics while living abroad in Ghana, Africa.