USA TODAY and The Tennessean win Peabody Award for ‘States of America’
USA TODAY and The Tennessean won Peabody Awards for public service. For 84 years, the Peabody Awards have recognized excellence in storytelling across television, radio and online media. The USA TODAY Network said, “american states“Episode of, “Post-Ikura Baby Boom: Inside Mississippi’s Maternal and Child Health Crisis”
USA TODAY’s flagship news and politics series, “States of America,” powers local journalism and provides viewers with an in-depth look at the pressing issues facing communities across the country through exclusive interviews and original reporting.
The award-winning episode addresses Mississippi’s restrictive abortion ban and the lack of maternal health care in rural areas of the state. A USA TODAY Network team went to Mississippi to understand how rising pregnancies are impacting women in a state that is already one of the highest-risk areas for pregnant women and infants in the country. Visited Delta.
“Congratulations to USA TODAY, The Tennessean, and all the talented journalists and creators who work with States of America to win this prestigious Peabody Award,” said Kristin Roberts, Gannett Chief Content Officer. Stated. “This honor recognizes the importance of local journalism and the USA TODAY Network’s efforts to uncover truth and tell untold stories.”
This episode was a collaboration between the USA TODAY video series and The Tennessean’s special projects team. This program is Economic hardship reporting project.
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