168极速赛车开奖官网 media Archives - The Cincinnati Herald https://thecincinnatiherald.newspackstaging.com/tag/media/ The Herald is Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio's leading source for Black news, offering health, entertainment, politics, sports, community and breaking news Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:13:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thecincinnatiherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-cinciherald-high-quality-transparent-2-150x150.webp?crop=1 168极速赛车开奖官网 media Archives - The Cincinnati Herald https://thecincinnatiherald.newspackstaging.com/tag/media/ 32 32 149222446 168极速赛车开奖官网 Strategies to combat misinformation with media overload https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2025/03/09/staying-informed-without-misinformation/ https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2025/03/09/staying-informed-without-misinformation/#respond Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://thecincinnatiherald.com/?p=50749

By Seth Ashley, Boise State UniversityDon’t tune out. Do be strategic about where, how and when you get your information. A media literacy expert explains how to have good ‘news hygiene.’

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By Seth Ashley, Boise State University

Political spin is nothing new, and identifying reliable news and information can be hard to do during any presidency. But the return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited debates over truth, accountability and the role of media in a deeply divided America.

Misinformation is an umbrella term that covers all kinds of false and misleading content, and there is lots of it out there.

During Trump’s chaotic first presidency, the president himself promoted false claims about COVID-19, climate change and the 2020 election.

Now, in his second term, Trump is again using the bully pulpit of the presidency to spread false claims – for example, on Ukraine and Canada as well as immigration, inflation and, still, the 2020 election.

Meanwhile, social media platforms such as Meta have ended fact-checking programs created after Trump’s first election win, and presidential adviser Elon Musk continues to use social media platform X to amplify Trump’s false claims and his own conspiracy theories.

To stay informed while also arming yourself against misinformation, it’s crucial to practice what I call good “news hygiene” by developing strong news literacy skills.

News literacy, as I argue in my open-access 2020 book “News Literacy and Democracy” and in recent research with colleagues, is about more than fact-checking and detecting AI-generated fakes. It’s about understanding how modern media works and how content is influenced, from TikTok “newsfluencers” to FOX News to The New York Times.

Here are six ways to become a smarter, saner news consumer.

1. Recognize the influence of algorithms

Algorithms are the hidden computer formulas that mediate everything news consumers read, watch, click on and react to online. Despite the illusion of neutrality, algorithms shape people’s perceptions of reality and are designed to maximize engagement.

Algorithmic recommendation engines that power everything from X to YouTube can even contribute to a slow-burn destabilization of American society by shoving consumers into partisan echo chambers that increase polarization and erode social trust.

Sometimes, algorithms can feed falsehoods that warp people’s perceptions or tell them to engage in dangerous behavior. Facebook groups spreading “Stop the Steal” messages contributed to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. TikTok algorithms had people drinking laundry detergent in the “borax challenge.” Dylann Roof killed nine Black people based on falsehoods from hate groups he found in search results.

Rather than passively consuming whatever appears in your feeds – allowing brain rot to set in – actively seek out a variety of sources to inform you about current events. The news shouldn’t just tell you what you want to hear.

And spread the word. People who simply understand that algorithms filter information are more likely to take steps to combat misinformation.

2. Understand the economics of corporate news

Media outlets operate within economic systems that shape their priorities.

For-profit newsrooms, which produce the bulk of news consumed in the U.S., rely heavily on advertising revenue, which can reduce the quality of news and create a commercial bias. Places such as ABC, CNN and FOX, as well as local network TV affiliates, can still do good work, but their business model helps to explain sensational horse-race election coverage and false-balance reporting that leaves room for doubt on established facts about climate change and vaccines.

At the same time, the economic outlook for news is not good. Declining revenues and staff cuts also reduce the quality of news.

Nonprofit newsrooms and public media provide alternatives that generally prioritize public interest over profit. And if you have the budget, paying for quality journalism with a subscription can help credible outlets survive.

Traditional journalism has never been perfect, but the collapse of the news business is unquestionably bad for democracy. Countries with better funding for public media tend to have stronger democracies, and compared with other rich nations, the U.S. spends almost nothing on public service broadcasting.

3. Focus on source evaluation and verification

Particularly with AI-generated content on the rise, source evaluation and verification are essential skills. Here are some ways to identify trustworthy journalism:

  • Quality of evidence: Are claims verified with support from a variety of informed individuals and perspectives?
  • Transparency about sources: Is the reporter clear about where their information came from and who shared it?
  • Adherence to ethical guidelines: Does the outlet follow the basic journalistic principles of accuracy and independence?
  • Corrections: Does the outlet correct its errors and follow up on incomplete reporting?

Be cautious with content that lacks the author’s name, relies heavily on anonymous sources – or uses no sources at all – or is published by outlets with a clear ideological agenda. These aren’t immediate disqualifiers – some credible news magazines such as The Economist have no bylines, for example, and some sources legitimately need anonymity for protection – but watch out for news operations that routinely engage in these practices and obscure their motive for doing so.

A good online verification practice is called “lateral reading.” That’s when you open new browser tabs to verify claims you see on news sites and social media. Ask: Is anyone else covering this, and have they reached similar conclusions?

4. Examine your emotional reactions

One of the hallmarks of misinformation is its ability to provoke strong emotional responses, whether outrage, fear or validation.

These reactions, research shows, can cloud judgment and make people more susceptible to false or misleading information. The primitive brains of humans are wired to reject information that challenges our beliefs and to accept information we like, a phenomenon known as confirmation bias.

When encountering content that sparks an emotional reaction, ask yourself: Who benefits from this narrative? What evidence supports it? Is this information informative or manipulative?

If the answers make you suspicious, investigate further before acting or sharing.

5. Guard against propaganda

Everyone in politics works to shape narratives in order to gain support for their agenda. It’s called spin.

But Trump goes further, spreading documented lies to pump up his followers and undermine the legitimacy of basic democratic institutions.

He also targets media he doesn’t like. From discrediting critical outlets as “fake news” or calling journalists the “enemy of the people,” these tactics silence dissent, undermine public trust in journalism and alter perceptions around acceptable public discourse and behavior.

Meanwhile, he amplifies information and people who support his political causes. This is called propaganda.

Understanding the mechanics of propaganda – its use of repetition, emotional appeal, scapegoating, scare tactics and unrealistic promises – can help inoculate people against its influence.

6. Stay engaged

Democracy relies on an informed and active citizenry to hold accountable their government and the officials who work in it as well as other powerful players in society. Yet the sheer volume of misinformation and bad news these days can feel overwhelming.

Rather than tuning out – what scholars call “news avoidance” – you can practice critical consumption of news.

Read deeply, look beyond headlines and short video clips, question the framing of stories, and encourage discussions about the role of media in society. Share reliable information with your friends and colleagues, and model good news hygiene for others.

Correcting misinformation is notoriously hard, so if someone you know shares it, start a dialogue by asking – privately and gently – where they heard it and whether they think it’s really true.

Finally, set goals for your consumption. What are your information needs at any given moment, and where can you meet that need? Some experts say 30 minutes a day is enough. Don’t waste your time on garbage.

Touch grass

While it’s important to stay engaged, so is getting outside and connecting with nature to calm and soothe your busy brain. Logging off and connecting with people in real life will keep your support system strong for when things are tough. Protect your mental health by turning off notifications and taking breaks from your phone.

Practicing good news hygiene isn’t just about protecting ourselves – it’s about fostering a media environment that supports democracy and informed participation.

This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit, independent news organization bringing you facts and trustworthy analysis to help you make sense of our complex world. It was written by: Seth Ashley, Boise State University

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Seth Ashley does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

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168极速赛车开奖官网 Break ground for Cincinnati Public Radio’s new headquarters in Evanston https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2023/08/29/break-ground-for-cincinnati-public-radios-new-headquarters-in-evanston/ https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2023/08/29/break-ground-for-cincinnati-public-radios-new-headquarters-in-evanston/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://thecincinnatiherald.com/?p=20096

On August 22, Cincinnati Public Radio (CPR) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Cincinnati Public Radio Headquarters in Evanston at 2117 Dana Avenue.

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On August 22, Cincinnati Public Radio (CPR) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Cincinnati Public Radio Headquarters in Evanston at 2117 Dana Avenue. The new HQ will serve as the new home for Cincinnati Public Radio’s renowned media outlets, including WVXU 91.7, WGUC 90.9, and WMUB 88.5. 

The 35,000-square-foot, $32 million, project will feature two on-air studios, two interview studios, one performance studio, 11,000 square feet of office space and a public gathering area. The design features of the building will result in a welcoming and eco-friendly space for the CPR team, listeners, and the local community.

The project is a collaboration between Skanska, Cincinnati Public Radio, Emersion DESIGN, Schaefer Inc. and Neyer Properties. The new CPR HQ will serve as a beacon of innovation, housing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable construction methods, with a particular focus on the utilization of mass timber.  Once completed, Cincinnati Public Radio’s new headquarters will be the first two-story mass timber building in the Midwest and the first of its kind in Cincinnati. 

Speakers included Richard Eiswerth, President, GM & CEO of CPR, and Murray Sinclaire Jr., CPR Board Chair.

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168极速赛车开奖官网 Mainstream media’s bias against Kamala Harris poses re-election challenges for Biden administration https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2023/05/17/mainstream-medias-bias-against-kamala-harris-poses-re-election-challenges-for-biden-administration/ https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2023/05/17/mainstream-medias-bias-against-kamala-harris-poses-re-election-challenges-for-biden-administration/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 18:10:53 +0000 https://thecincinnatiherald.com/?p=17826

During a December 2021 trip to Paris, Vice President Kamala Harris purchased a $375 cooking pot. America’s mainstream media didn’t approve.

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The media’s bias against the vice president has surfaced in many ways, including intermittent headlines and articles suggesting a split as to whether she should be on the re-election ticket with President Biden.

By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
@StacyBrownMedia

During a December 2021 trip to Paris, Vice President Kamala Harris purchased a $375 cooking pot. America’s mainstream media didn’t approve.

The media lamented high inflation in the United States and said that her purchase came as American residents barely made ends meet.

“After a very significant and highly successful bilateral meeting in France on issues that are about national security, on issues that are about climate, on issues that are about what we are doing in terms of international norms and rules on everything from cyber to space. Come on,” Harris retorted.

Despite Harris’ impressive list of accomplishments as vice president and her stellar political track record, Dr. Bre Haizlip, a retired psychology professor, observed that the most devastating impact of unconscious racial bias in political media “is the ability to make one of the highest-ranking officials in our nation invisible.”

The media’s bias against the vice president has surfaced in many ways, including intermittent headlines and articles suggesting a split as to whether she should be on the re-election ticket with President Biden.

During an infamous March 2023 Zoom gathering of high-profile Democratic donors in Hollywood, suggestions abounded that Harris’ alleged lack of popularity would doom Biden.

Those in attendance included former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, actress Helen Hunt, and Ron Livingston.

The negative coverage of Harris included a 2021 Newsweek headline that blared, “How Left-Wing Media Turned on Kamala Harris.”

“CNN, Politico, and The Washington Post have all published articles over the past few weeks citing anonymous sources such as aides and Democratic officials who have described apparent chaos in Harris’ office,” the article declared.

“Harris has frequently been a target of criticism from conservatives, particularly for her role in dealing with immigration and the southern border, but it now appears that left-leaning news sources are painting a picture of a struggling vice president,” Newsweek continued.

But often ignored are Harris’s many accomplishments during her two-plus years as second in command.

Harris, a Howard University graduate, has been on the frontlines of the Biden administration’s record funding of historically Black colleges and universities.

She spent much of her first two years breaking an unprecedented 29 ties in an evenly divided Senate while ushering through administration appointees.

Harris proved vital in getting the American Rescue Plan through Congress, providing a $2 trillion stimulus relief bill that kept America’s businesses and residents afloat during the pandemic.

Harris also ensured maternal health for women before and after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

“Unconscious racial bias in political media may include an inadvertent assumption that Black politicians’ accomplishments are less newsworthy or the propensity for the media to focus on negative or controversial aspects of a Black politician’s career, rather than highlighting their successes,” Haizlip explained.

“In Harris’ case, the controversy and scandal meteor fall far below the media threshold.”

Haizlip also warned Black media outlets about unconscious internalized racism.

She said unconscious internalized racism in Black media refers to the unconscious internalization, adoption, and perpetuation of negative stereotypes and biases about Black people within the Black community and media.

“This can include the reinforcement of Eurocentric leadership standards, the portrayal of Black people in a negative light, or the erasure or marginalization of Black political voices and perspectives that do not conform to dominant narratives,” Haizlip stated.

“It’s important for all of us as media consumers to be more aware of the potential for unconscious bias and to seek out diverse sources of information to ensure we are getting a full and accurate picture of any given issue or politician,” she stated.

Harris made history when she took the oath of office in January 2021 as the first Black and first female vice president.

Harris’s political career began in San Francisco, where she served as a prosecutor. She quickly gained a reputation for her tough stance on crime and her ability to bring criminals to justice.

She won election as District Attorney, where she implemented several innovative programs to reduce recidivism and improve public safety.

She also made headlines for successfully prosecuting several high-profile cases involving a notorious drug dealer and a corrupt police officer.

In 2010, Harris became the first woman and individual of color elected Attorney General of California.

During her tenure, she focused on consumer protection, environmental justice, and civil rights issues.

She also successfully defended California’s same-sex marriage ban in court, a decision that drew criticism from some progressive activists.

Harris’s political career continued to soar, and in 2016, she was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming only the second Black woman to serve in the Senate.

During her time in the Senate, Harris fiercely advocated for progressive causes, including criminal justice reform, healthcare, and immigration.

Harris also received positive reviews across 18 countries in a 2022 Pew Research Center survey.

Pew found that about 55% of adults in these countries have confidence in Harris handling of world affairs, including half or more who hold that view in 14 countries.

Confidence in Harris is exceptionally high in Sweden, where 77% of adults view her positively.

“It’s unfair how narratives become so powerful and take on a life of their own. These lies threaten to affect the discourse around the 2024 Presidential Race and even Vice President Harris’s political future as she remains a key contender for the Democratic Nomination for President in the future,” Randall Barnes wrote in a March 2023 editorial for HBCU Pulse.

“She is one of the best, if not the best, vice presidents of all time, and she’s done her constitutional duties with excellence and often does even more to advance important causes for the Biden Administration that isn’t a part of her job description,” Barnes asserted.

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168极速赛车开奖官网 Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino as new Twitter CEO https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2023/05/15/elon-musk-names-linda-yaccarino-as-new-twitter-ceo/ https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2023/05/15/elon-musk-names-linda-yaccarino-as-new-twitter-ceo/#respond Mon, 15 May 2023 15:30:59 +0000 https://thecincinnatiherald.com/?p=17812

Linda Yaccarino is a longtime media executive, previously serving in roles at NBCUniversal and Turner. By: Scripps News Staff Linda Yaccarino will become the new CEO of Twitter.  Current Twitter CEO Elon Musk made the official announcement Friday, saying he was excited to welcome her to the company.  “Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform […]

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Linda Yaccarino is a longtime media executive, previously serving in roles at NBCUniversal and Turner.

By: Scripps News Staff

Linda Yaccarino will become the new CEO of Twitter. 

Current Twitter CEO Elon Musk made the official announcement Friday, saying he was excited to welcome her to the company. 

“Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app,” Musk said in a tweet. 

Musk added that Yaccarino would primarily focus on business operations while he focuses on product design and new technology.

Yaccarino’s name surfaced as a possible contender for the job immediately after Musk preluded his official announcement on Thursday, saying he had hired a woman. 

Yaccarino is a longtime media executive. She previously served as the chair of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal. Yaccarino joined NBCUniversal in 2011 after almost two decades as a media executive at Turner. 

She is expected to start in her new position in six weeks.

Musk has served as CEO of Twitter while also keeping his role as CEO of Tesla since he purchased the social media company in October for $44 billion. 

Tesla’s stock jumped after Musk revealed he hired a new CEO for Twitter. It started Thursday at about $168 per share and climbed to $176 by 10 a.m. on Friday. However, it dropped to about $169 a share by midday Friday.

Reposted with permission from WCPO 9 Cincinnati

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168极速赛车开奖官网 NNPA Highlights State of Black Press & the Crucial Need for Black Media https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2023/03/20/nnpa-highlights-state-of-black-press-the-crucial-need-for-black-media/ https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2023/03/20/nnpa-highlights-state-of-black-press-the-crucial-need-for-black-media/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:42:44 +0000 https://thecincinnatiherald.com/?p=16878

The March 17 luncheon at the National Press Club included remarks from Mississippi Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson, who highlighted the crucial need for a thriving Black Press and broke the kind of news sure to go viral. By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The State of the Black Press in America in 2023 […]

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The March 17 luncheon at the National Press Club included remarks from Mississippi Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson, who highlighted the crucial need for a thriving Black Press and broke the kind of news sure to go viral.

By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
@StacyBrownMedia

The State of the Black Press in America in 2023 is strong, resilient, and getting stronger day by day.
Black Press Week culminated with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., delivering the State of the Black Press.

More than 30 NNPA publishers and journalists followed up the address with a special White House visit in which Shalanda Young, the director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke exclusively to the group.

Young, the first Black woman to lead the White House budget office, detailed the importance of the President’s fiscal plan to communities of color.

Jean-Pierre engaged the NNPA in her office, where she promised that the administration has continued to push for equity and equality for Black Americans.

“I would happily argue with anyone that this administration has done more for Black people than any other administration in history,” Jean-Pierre proclaimed.

Though she acknowledged there’s still more work needed legislatively, Jean-Pierre noted what the Biden-Harris administration has accomplished through executive orders and legislation like the American Rescue Plan, the Child Tax Credit, a historic more than $6 billion to HBCUs, and other measures.

“The president,” she said, “ensured that our community didn’t get left behind.”

Before the trip to the West Wing, Dr. Chavis delivered a searing message about where the Black Press stands as the institution celebrates its 196th year.

The March 17 luncheon at the National Press Club included remarks from Mississippi Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson, who highlighted the crucial need for a thriving Black Press and broke the kind of news sure to go viral.

Thompson, who deftly led the Congressional investigation into the January 6, 2021, insurrection, told the large Press Club gathering that he expects a federal special counsel to hand up indictments in the coming weeks.

“As for January 6, what you saw with your eyes is the absolute truth,” Thompson remarked. “Don’t believe [Fox Host] Tucker Carlson. Who are you going to believe, him or your lying eyes.”

Thompson reminisced about America’s history of settling political differences at the ballot box. “But lo and behold, that president [Donald Trump] convinced everybody that [he] would be President for life,” the congressman said.

“If it weren’t for the Black Press that kept raising the issue all along about how much of a fraud that person happened to be [the outcome may have been different].”

Thompson continued:

“Most of you know there is a double standard in America. No person of color with [Trump’s] history could have run for dog catcher and got anything. It’s that double standard that you fight every week in your newspapers.

“Our elected officials must be held accountable. Over the next few weeks, our work will be crystalized with some indictments, and we have shared a lot of our work with the special counsel that Tucker Carlson thought he had.

“A lot of those individuals are being called in under subpoena now and we will see what they tell the special counsel. Nobody is above the law, not even the President of the United States.

“What we saw after interviewing more than 1,000 people – the majority of whom identify with the Republican Party – we are convinced that whatever happened, happened because of one person. So, we are clear in our recommendation.”
Dr. Chavis, master of ceremonies Rev. Mark Thompson, NNPA Chair Karen Carter Richards, and other NNPA Board members presented Thompson with the 2023 NNPA Global Newsmaker of the Year Award.

“In the growing digital age, the Black Press of America today, in 2023, is advancing and making steady progress to engage in the necessary technological innovations to ensure the future viability and sustainability of the Black Press of America for the next 100 years,” Dr. Chavis declared.

During his address, Dr. Chavis unveiled the new NNPA World News app, which contains global news items of interest to African Americans.

“It is revival time,” Dr. Chavis exclaimed, pivoting to a sermon-like delivery.

He declared that the NNPA would soon travel around the country for a series of Black Church, Black Press, and Black family revivals.

“We also are going to promote nationwide voter registration and massive get-out-to-vote campaigns in preparation for the 2024 national elections,” Dr. Chavis continued.

He said the NNPA would also engage in a national “James Baldwin and Fannie Lou Hamer Drop the Pen Tour” at HBCUs and other college and university campuses and some high schools to emphasize raising up a new generation of “freedom-fighting journalists, publishers, videographers, and social media influencers.”

“With that foundational understanding of the evolution of the Black Press, we are much better able to explain and to understand why the Black Press in 2023 remains the trusted voice of Black America,” Dr. Chavis added.

“Trust is something that you cannot buy or something that you cannot fabricate. Trust, especially for African Americans, is genuine and authentic. You cannot fake it. Trust for us is deeply rooted in the social fabric of our families and the communities we serve and represent.”

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168极速赛车开奖官网 Dayton Broadcasters induct former Cincinnati radio personality Edna Howell-Parrish into Hall of Fame https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2022/11/22/dayton-broadcasters-induct-former-cincinnati-radio-personality-edna-howell-parrish-into-hall-of-fame/ https://thecincinnatiherald.com/2022/11/22/dayton-broadcasters-induct-former-cincinnati-radio-personality-edna-howell-parrish-into-hall-of-fame/#respond Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://thecincinnatiherald.com/?p=14730

The Dayton Area Broadcasters recently inducted former Cincinnati radio personality Edna Howell-Parrish into its Hall of Fame Class of 2022 along with nine other honorees at the Dayton Convention Center.

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The Dayton Area Broadcasters recently inducted former Cincinnati radio personality Edna Howell-Parrish into its Hall of Fame Class of 2022 along with nine other honorees at the Dayton Convention Center.

The Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame was founded in 2001 to enshrine pioneering and legendary broadcasters from the Dayton area for their many years of service in the industry and their dedication to the community.

Edna Howell-Parrish served 45 years working in the broadcast and social media industry. She began her radio career in Dayton after attending the Dayton International School of Broadcasting and training at Broadcast Workshop Inc. In 1975 -1978 she hosted “Jazz Kaleidoscope on WCXL-FM and then went on to work at WAVI-AM/ WDAO-FM in several posts, including News/Public Affairs Director, all while editing WDAO The Soul-Phiscators newspaper.

Edna Howell Parrish and son Craig Howell.

In 1986 Edna moved to Cincinnati and was named News/Public Affairs Director at WCIN and later anchored at WSAI-AM. A few years later she was named News/Public Affairs Director/Talk Show Host at WIZF-FM and WDBZ, where she served for 12 years and hosted her daily talk show, “Straight Talk Live.”  She also directed News at WAKW- FM. In 2003, she relocated to Atlanta,  and worked as a radio news anchor at V103/WAOK. Her next moves included positions as a news/traffic reporter in Cleveland, and Austin, Texas, and talk host in Grand Rapids/Holland, Michigan. She returned to the Tri-State in 2014.

Howell-Parrish has covered hard-breaking news stories locally and major national news. She has been the recipient of numerous awards for community service from social service agencies sororities, fraternities and ministries. The Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper honored Edna in the prestigious gallery of “The Next Best” Top 40 Radio personalities.

Sharon Davis, founding Broadcasters Hall of Fame member, says of Edna: “Edna is a radio pioneer. She made a name for herself in the industry when it was so difficult for women to succeed and has never looked back.”

Edna Howell Parrish and Anjali McGuire.

Faith Daniels, Dayton WROU- FM Program Music Director, paying tribute to Edna, who she worked with at WIZF-FM, said, “Edna has always been the consummate professional and in addition to that she is very well respected. She is an African American Image maker I chose to pattern my career after. Watching Edna’s career growth has been amazing. She is a lighthouse in so many communities. Edna reinvents herself and she tells an amazing story. It’s not just an African American story, but an American woman’s story in media.

While attending the Hall of Fame Celebration, Anjali McGuire credits Edna for hiring her as a news anchor/reporter at The WIZ WIZF after graduating from Central State University. Her career has span 33 years and she is currently a radio personality at 97.5 The Beat in Tampa Bay. She says, “Thank you for being such a powerful inspiration. Congratulations to my dear friend, mentor, and first boss in radio. You are sensational Edna — Well done!”

Howell-Parrish continues to share news as a host on her own Video Podcast “Straight Talk Live with Edna Howell-Parrish.”

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