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Chandra Thomas Whitfield
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Co-Host and Producer, Colorado Matters
Atlanta, Denver
Beats
Biography
Chandra Thomas Whitfield Bio Chandra Thomas Whitfield is a multiple award-winning multimedia journalist whose work has appeared in a wide variety of media outlets, including NBCNews.com, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, The Undefeated, Essence, Ebony, People, Newsweek, The Root, The Grio, TIME.com and the Atlanta affiliate of NPR. She is a 2019-2020 Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Journalism Fellow and host/producer of “In The Gap,” a podcast for In These Times magazine about how the gender pay gap affects the lives — and livelihoods — of Black women in America. Chandra has also been named "Journalist of the Year" from the Atlanta Press Club and the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and honors from the Association for Women in Communications, the Colorado Association of Black Journalists and Mental Health America. She is an alum of a diverse mix of prestigious journalism fellowships, including with the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University, the Education Writers Association, Ted Scripps Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder, Soros Justice Media, Kiplinger Public Affairs at the Ohio State University, the Poynter Institute for Media Studies and Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism programs, respectively. A feature story that she penned for AtlantaMagazine made the Atlanta Press Club's “Atlanta’s Top 10 Favorite Stories of the Past 50 Years” list and it is also widely credited with contributing to a change in Georgia law and a teen’s early release from a 10-year prison sentence. She has also snagged one-on-one interviews with a long list of notable newsmakers, including one of the Exonerated 5 from New York’s famed Central Park Jogger case, anti-racism educator Jane Elliott and comedian/actor Bill Cosby at the height of his rape charges scandal. Still, she credits being a dedicated wife and mommy as among her greatest accomplishments.
Social Justice, Equity & Inclusion Race, Lifestyles and Popular Culture Diversity, Education African American Interest
Not related to Mental Health or Spirituality
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Company Info
Colorado Matters
Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is a non-profit, member-supported public radio network that has been serving Colorado since 1951. It began with KRCC and evolved into its current form in 1991 after merging with KPRN. CPR operates three main services: a news division that provides statewide coverage, a classical music service featuring local artists, and a platform for independent music that highlights both local and national indie musicians. CPR's network includes full-power stations and low-power translators, reaching 90% of Colorado's population. The organization is primarily funded through private donations, business sponsorships, and foundations, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from these sources. CPR is part of a larger public radio network and aims to offer free access to news and cultural programming, focusing on local relevance and public service. Its digital presence includes popular news websites that provide articles, podcasts, and cultural content.
Centennial, Colorado, United States
+1 303-871-9191
Founded: 1951