Speaking of the Oscar-winning movie Dances with Wolves, film critic Jesse Wendt, an Ojibwa, observes that it’s well-made, that it attempts to give its North American Native characters real dimension…
Its all-too-brief run of six seasons on HBO was longer than many of television’s real-life late night talk shows. And to many viewers, The Larry Sanders Show must have seemed…
Eyes on the Prize is a comprehensive compilation and analysis of the events comprising the American civil rights movement. It shows the movement in “big picture” terms as well as…
“A lifetime of stewardship to great broadcasting.” This is the phrase used by a member of the Peabody Board in describing Larry Fraiberg. Here is a person who has shunned…
To Carroll O’Connor, a personal Peabody Award for his work in Edith’s Death, an episode in the Archie Bunker’s Place series. O’Connor’s sensitive reaction to the loss of Archie’s beloved…
Peabody recognizes socially conscious storytelling Each year, Peabody Awards recognize stories notable for their excellence as well as their resonance—whether it’s a warning to heed, injustice to address, or tragedy…
Peabody Recognizes Socially Conscious Storytelling Each year, Peabody Awards recognize stories notable for their excellence as well as their resonance—whether it’s a warning to heed, injustice to address, or tragedy…
Social media is awash in health mis- and disinformation. The issue impacts everyone, but is particularly acute for people of color. “Medical mythbuster” Joel Bervell, himself an M.D., consistently documents…
Giving voice to people in countries that suppress free speech is just one of the motivations behind “Patriot Act” according to host and creator Hasan Minhaj. “People in the Philippines…
Peabody will present a special winners panel discussion with Marvel’s Jessica Jones showrunner Melissa Rosenberg and star Krysten Ritter on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00pm. NPR TV critic and Peabody…
