LAS VEGAS, NV (Oct. 6, 2023) — In partnership with each other and every community in Nevada, Vegas PBS and The Nevada Independent are coming together in a new media initiative focused on civic engagement and inclusive community conversations. The partnership aspires to close a widening gap in Nevadans’ understanding of and engagement in local and state government.
“The project is based on the democratic principle that every Nevadan who is affected by an issue should have a say in the decision-making around it, regardless of socio-economic, cultural, ethnic or religious background,” said Mare Mazur, president of Vegas PBS.
“We continually seek diverse perspectives in our reporting because we believe this delivers a needed range of insights on human experiences that can challenge assumptions and help us develop new ways of seeing and storytelling,” said founder and CEO of The Nevada Independent Jon Ralston. “As residents of one of the most diverse states in the nation, Nevadans identify across multiple demographics and communities, and we believe these perspectives enrich our state — and need to make it into the public eye through media organizations committed to understanding and honestly reporting on the issues."
As part of the Nevada Democracy Project, Vegas PBS and The Nevada Independent will team up for regular community listening sessions and from those conversations will seek to understand community needs and provide in-depth news coverage on the channels of both organizations. Residents of Nevada and members of the media are invited to the first community listening session:
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
West Las Vegas Library
951 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106
“We are setting out to expand the culture of civic engagement in Nevada through increased public discourse and increased coverage of issues that matter to underserved communities. With this first event, Vegas PBS and The Nevada Independent are poised to build upon their missions of amplifying diverse voices in our community,” said Vegas PBS President Mare Mazur.
More information is available here.
About Vegas PBS
Vegas PBS is a member-supported public television service providing educational content for over 50 years. Vegas PBS builds community through television, education services, and unique experiences that create a sense of place, civic and social capital. For 15 consecutive years, Vegas PBS has been among the top 10 most-watched PBS stations in the country. The station offers four unique broadcast channels: Vegas PBS Ch. 10.1, Vegas PBS Create Ch. 10.2, VEGAS PBS KIDS Ch. 10.3, and Vegas PBS WORLD Ch. 10.4. The station also collaborates with community partners to create award-winning content that examines informational, cultural, historic, and educational regional issues.
Vegas PBS MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer Bradley
jennifer@jbpublicrelations.com
702.234.9385
About The Nevada Independent
The Nevada Independent is a statewide, nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. As it is called by its loyal readers, The Indy gathers and publishes important news and public information, provides Nevadans with in-depth news coverage and informed opinions that shed light on the matters that affect them most and hosts community-based events that increase civic engagement. The Indy is committed to transparency in how it is funded and how it reports. Primary areas of coverage include campaigns and elections; federal, state and local government; economy and business; and the following policy areas: education; law and criminal justice; health care; immigration; energy; and environment. The Indy provides content in both English and Spanish in order to better serve the entire community.
Nevada Independent MEDIA CONTACT:
Dawn Hamilton
702.670.0976
