The Digital Futures Institute
The Digital Futures Institute at Montgomery Community Media is dedicated to training the next generation of content creators in digital storytelling and production, with a strong focus on racial equity and social justice. It fosters inclusive narratives and equips participants with the skills and technology needed to create equitable media for the future.
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Healthcare Disparities of MoCo
In this eye-opening episode, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow Marianeli De Leon hosts a critical conversation with Brian Smedley, Senior Fellow at The Urban Institute, and Scott Maucione, Health… Read More
Writing the Wrongs
In this powerful piece, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, Aisha Sowe sits down with local government officials and nonprofit leaders to discuss the deep-rooted impact of discriminatory policing on… Read More
Montgomery Community Media Launches Digital Futures Institute
Montgomery Community Media (MCM) has unveiled the Digital Futures Institute, a new initiative designed to train the next generation of content creators while amplifying diverse voices in media. The Institute… Read More
Migration to Market
In this compelling story, Aisha Sowe, MCM BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, takes us on a journey into the heart of Montgomery County’s food system. Through her research, Aisha… Read More
Why LGBTQIA+ Lacks a “Third Space”
In this thought-provoking episode, Andrea Durán, MCM BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, dives deep into the concept of the “Third Space” within the LGBTQIA+ community. Andrea explores why these… Read More
Department of Health: Number of Latino Opioid-Related Hospital Visits Drops
The number of Hispanic youths hospitalized for opioid-related overdoses has fallen by 44 percent from this time last year, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). Last… Read More