Multimedia Reporting Fall 2016

Radio Pitch: Debate Time!

Although I’m still thinking of other idea I had an idea of traveling around the city, going to different debate viewing parties, and asking people on their thoughts on the elections latest debate. Instead of focusing on the election itself I’m curious to hear what people think of the candidates way of talking to the public, how they answer the really important questions, and their thoughts on how it is all monitored, should it be more strict or is it fine the way it is? things of that nature.

I would like to speak with those who actually watch the debates as oppose to those who have just been keeping up with the election despite their age since my story has an angel on just debates. Some ideas for audio would be to interviews, reactions to the live debates, and just overall thoughts.

47th Annual Harlem Day Parade

My photo essay highlights the 47th Annual African American Day Parade. The parade celebrates Harlem, African American pride and unity.  The diverse group of participants include political leaders, religious organizations, marching bands, civil servants and others.  The participants get the opportunity to showcase their talents and show support of the African American Community.  The parade route is along Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard from 111th Street to 136th Street.

 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FHWVFJNNmPbxZs1uH3XvizqV5QLwQap4uRmzCc5IGuU/edit?usp=sharing

Picture Essay: Valley Stream Community Fest

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OpFxD_QQBr4eXcAn_bVPug28MpYfXa_4Jl3uHWGipxk/edit#slide=id.g17657c8c02_0_45

For my picture essay I chose to go to the Valley Stream Community Fair and document what it was like to be at the fair. I chose to explore how beneficial the fest ended up being for the community. The Fest happens once a year and brought many different elements to the table in terms of culture, the arts, etc. The Fest proved to be a great way for struggling local businesses to build themselves up. The Fest is designed to bring families together. The Fest also provides a place for many locals to show a hidden talent, such as acting, singing, etc(though nothing came of it). Overall the pictures may not be aesthetically pleasing, but I believe there is so much more in the story than anything else. The people I chose to talk to had a blast and so did I. Hope you enjoy it.

Radio Pitch

I’d like to interview people/students and get their opinion about the election. Recently, Barack Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama said they are going to back up Hillary Clinton. Something that the first lady said stood out. She said,” When you stood with Barack on Election Day in 2008-2012, you showed what it means to be stronger together.” ” The stakes are just as high in this election.”

I’d like to focus how the support and encouragement for Hillary from the President and First lady will play out in this election. I want to ask the people I interview, how they feel about the support that Hillary is getting, if they think she’ll win, if it will backfire? What do they think about Hillary as President? Trump as President? How do they see our future?

Lexington Street Fest Photo Essay

I decided to do my project on the annual Lexington Street Fest that is hosted by the YMCA every year. The festival stretches 10 blocks and has dozens of vendors on each side of the street. There was great food, clothes, jewelry, performances and people there promoting good causes. I wanted to show what a variety of things there are to look at and do. I always enjoyed strolling through these fairs when I see them so it was a joy to shoot. Enjoy!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tc1sB0pgti6hxP789FGCFxWyL5p2YCeDlQ9lreEeVO4/edit?usp=sharing

Radio Pitch: What do Parents Inform their Kids about the Election?

With the election forty-one days away, Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton will be headlining the news for the foreseeable future. For many of us, we have to decide who the best candidate is sooner rather than later.

However, with many of us undecided and our votes up in the air, who or what is going to tip the scales? That is where the children of America come in. Though kids are not old enough to vote, they hold the key to America’s future. They are the next generation. In order to get to that future, we must make sure we don’t mess up the present.

Now Trump and Clinton may not be the two greatest candidates of recent memory, but one of them will win this race and become president of the United States. That being said, America’s children will be the ones who dictate this election. The problem is where do they get there information from? More likely than not it is their parents giving them this information, which is why for this assignment I am going to interview sets of parents that are for each candidate and ask them questions pertaining to what they inform their kids about the election and what do their kids think about that particular candidate, and so on.

Radio Project Pitch: Memoirs of Brighton Beach

For the radio interview project, I have decided to combine my cultural background with the current election. I think the political perspective of each culture differs based on the conditions of the socioeconomic realm from which they come from.

The Soviet Union as we know it was a place of corruption, religious persecution and poverty. Said in one word – communism; and the effects of it. As one could imagine, growing up in these conditions, not knowing anything else steers your belief system towards accepting this unfair and cruel treatment. The worst part being is that these conditions were presented as just. Standing in line for hours for sugar and only receiving as much as your family headcount allotted for on top of no synagogues existing were just some of the barricades faced by the Russian Jewish community.

This community now resides in Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, NY and for some reason, is completely 100% pro Trump. In fact, people even go on to say that they hate Hillary and Democrats. Because I have differing views, I want to find out what their views on immigration policy are (Trump’s wall and focus on deportation), foreign policy (relationship building with foreign nations – Trump having his hands on the nuclear arms deal) and just a general consensus of the election.

I look forward to reporting this story!