KBOO Reporter in Pakistan

BLM History

Produced for: Radiozine

First, Elizaha talks about Martin Luther King JR and his life's work. We discuss the impact of MLK's death on America. Next, Gabby talks about the celebration of Black History Month. Gabby emphasizes the need to come together and lift each other up rather than bring ea... Read more

Looking at Linnton

Airs at: Fri, 12/02/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Kristin Yount spoke with long time Linnton resident Darice Weller about the tank farm along rte 30 aka the St. Helens Road. The mysteries of Linnton will be discussed. The Kinder Morgan Cascasia Pipeline goes through Linnton along 30. Where did the "pipeline pigs" go? W... Read more

I reported to KBOO staff on my Fellowship with the ICFJ

I gave a report to KBOO Staff on my Professional development Exchange in Pakistan with ICFJ in September 2016 I wanted to stress the need for better tools to measure the impact our social justice journalism. I soon realized,in going over my notes, that the first hurd... Read more

A world of water politics in Karachi

Airs at: Fri, 11/04/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Water World

I will speak with Fahim Zakar Khan, former mayor of Karachi. Read more

Uks Research, Resource and Publication Center on Women and Media

Yesterday I met with Tasneem Ahmar, Executive Director and Founder of Uks, a research, resource and Publications Center on Women and Media. Uks is our generous sponsor in Pakistan. Tasneem has been for 20 years monitoring negative portrayal and lack of equal represent... Read more

KBOO is in Islamabad

Hello Portland, Hood River and Beyond! I am blogging from the Beautiful Serena Hotel in Islamabad. After leaving Portland on Wednesday morning I met with the rest of my fellow fellows at a hotel in Washington DC, from there we spent a few days learning about the Internat... Read more