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Robert S. Abbott died in Chicago on February 29, 1940, of Bright’s disease, having designated his Savannah-born nephew John H. Sengstacke, III his successor.

The Chicago Defender still runs today, though solely online.

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February 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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This news story will never not make me rage.

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December 9, 2024 at 10:04 PM
accessibilitychat.bsky.social
New in the Federal Register:

WCAG 1.2.1: When One Sense Isn't Enough

#Accessibility #ADA #Wcag #MediaAccessibility
WCAG 1.2.1: When One Sense Isn't Enough
WCAG 1.2.1 requires text transcripts for audio-only content and audio descriptions for silent video. It's the baseline standard that prevents millions from being locked out of podcasts, demos, and recorded content.
accessibility.chat
September 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM
pfanderson.bsky.social
“The disability community is the community where I feel most at home, a community that transcends geographical borders & has always welcomed me with open arms. As powerful & sacred as the disability community is, it is constantly under attack, from inside & out.” cripplemedia.com/we-need-disa...
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January 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
jordicabrera.bsky.social
Yesterday, I had the privilege to present part of my thesis at the conference Accessibility to Media, Entertainment and Cultural Heritage.

Grateful for the opportunity and thankful for the panellists and the University of Macerata.

#MediaAccessibility #AudioDescription #Inclusion #CulturalHeritage
May 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
themacaran.bsky.social
I love that you are thinking about this and engaging with the idea, but friend, so many people who have relevant life experiences have already done so much work on this. The tools for this already exist. This is a good place to start <link>, but there's a lot out there already.
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April 15, 2025 at 6:14 AM
esist.bsky.social
📢 The Call for Proposals is now open for Languages & The Media 2026!
📍 4–6 November 2026 | Senate House, University of London
#LAM26 #LanguagesAndMedia #MediaLocalization #MediaAccessibility #Conference2026 #CallForProposals
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October 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
puretech.news
BBC Radio's Streaming Changes Leave Long-Time Listeners In the Lurch #Technology #Internet #StreamingChanges #ListenerImpact #MediaAccessibility
BBC Radio's Streaming Changes Leave Long-Time Listeners In the Lurch
New submitter grandrollerz writes: Despite streaming online since the RealAudio days of the late 1990s, the BBC has announced that most of its radio stations will become unavailable to international users...
puretech.news
March 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
versusmedia.bsky.social
Prepare captions, subtitles, and audio description for streaming with a practical delivery checklist covering timing, language labels, file...

#MediaAccessibility #Captioning #AudioDescription

https://versusmedia.com/insights/streaming-accessibility-delivery-checklist/
Insights: Streaming Accessibility Delivery Checklist for Indie Films and Music Videos - VersusMedia
Prepare captions, subtitles, and audio description for streaming with a practical delivery checklist covering timing, language labels, file naming, playback te…
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August 25, 2026 at 6:35 PM
citizenptnewsak.bsky.social
Juneau's Committee is proposing a game-changing ordinance to redefine public notices, aiming to adapt to the evolving media landscape and cut costs!

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#JuneauCityandBorough #AK #JuneauPublicNotices #PublicTransparency #MediaAccessibility #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability
Committee forwards ordinance to broaden how Juneau meets public-notice requirements
The Committee of the Whole voted to forward an ordinance that would redefine 'newspaper of general circulation' to include publicly accessible online outlets without paywalls; city manager said the change follows shifts in local media and would be implemented through an RFP, with current public-notice spending about $60,000 a year.
citizenportal.ai
January 31, 2026 at 3:10 AM
citizenptnewsus.bsky.social
The vice president champions a future where every voice, not just the credentialed elite, can shape the narrative in the briefing room.

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#US #DemocraticParticipation #MediaAccessibility #CitizenPortal #WashingtonDCMedia #FreedomOfPress
Vice president praises Caroline Levitt and pledges continued access for nonlegacy media
The vice president thanked Caroline Levitt for opening briefing-room access to nonlegacy outlets and said the administration will continue to expand access for new-media voices alongside traditional press.
citizenportal.ai
September 4, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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My book Sound Is Not Enough is 20% off August 17–19 with code AUGUSTBOOK20 — learn more and help spread the word: www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

#Accessibility #Captioning #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveCommunication #MediaAccessibility
Sound is Not Enough by Svetlana Kouznetsova | Blurb Books | Svetlana Kouznetsova
🔖 My book is 20% off for three days! From August 17–19, you can save 20% on Sound Is Not Enough: The Art of Captioning for Universal Access in the Blurb Bookstore with code AUGUSTBOOK20. Sound Is No...
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August 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM
citizenptnewsct.bsky.social
Connecticut's mayors are pushing for a groundbreaking shift from costly print legal notices to efficient online publications, but will local journalism survive the transition?

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#CT #MediaAccessibility #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #PublicNotices
Mayors and municipal associations urge updating law to allow online publication of legal notices
Mayors, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and the Connecticut Council of Small Towns told the committee HB 5289 would save towns money and increase reach by allowing municipalities to post legal notices online; newspaper groups warned about news deserts and urged careful standards.
citizenportal.ai
March 4, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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January 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
citizenptnewsok.bsky.social
Oklahoma's House Bill 2166 is set to revolutionize how legal notices are shared, blending print with digital to boost transparency—will it save local newspapers or spell their doom?

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#OK #MediaAccessibility #TransparencyInGovernment #PublicTrust #CitizenPortal
Oklahoma newspapers establish new online publishing requirements for legal notices
Oklahoma mandates legal notices to be published online by qualified newspapers statewide.
citizenportal.ai
February 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
accesstive.bsky.social
Your content doesn’t stop at web pages, and neither should accessibility💡

Access Services ensures your documents and media are inclusive, compliant, and user-friendly♿
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#Accessibility #DocumentAccessibility #MediaAccessibility #WCAG
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April 30, 2026 at 2:07 PM
citizenptnewsmt.bsky.social
Independent filmmaker Lynn Merrick's bold challenge to KUSM reveals the urgent need for fair representation and transparency in Montana's media landscape.

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#MissoulaMissoulaCounty #MT #IndependentProduction #MissoulaMedia #CitizenPortal #MediaAccessibility #CensorshipConcerns
Filmmaker Lynn Merrick challenges KUSM's programming decisions and censorship issues
Lynn Merrick criticizes KUSM's treatment of independent producers and demands policy changes.
citizenportal.ai
May 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
San Francisco is taking a bold step towards media inclusivity by designating official newspapers that represent its diverse communities—find out how they're ensuring every voice is heard!

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#SanFranciscoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #DiversityInclusion #MediaAccessibility
San Francisco designates official and outreach newspapers for diverse communities
City assigns San Francisco Examiner and various outreach papers for community advertising services.
citizenportal.ai
July 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
Seal Beach is making waves by boosting SBTV's budget to $120K, paving the way for cutting-edge upgrades that promise to enhance community engagement like never before!

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#SealBeachOrangeCounty #CA #SealBeachMedia #CommunityEngagement #MediaAccessibility #CitizenPortal
Seal Beach Council allocates $120K for SBTV audio visual upgrades
Seal Beach Council approves budget increase for SBTV improvements and staff salary adjustments.
citizenportal.ai
May 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Vermont's community media organizations are rallying for $1.89 million to revitalize local news and emergency broadcasts—will lawmakers answer the call?

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#VT #VermontCommunityMedia #EmergencyCommunications #LocalNews #MediaAccessibility #CitizenPortal
Vermont Access Network and community radio ask lawmakers for $1.89 million to sustain local media and emergency services
Vermont Access Network and a coalition of 33 community media organizations told the House Government Operations & Military Affairs Committee they need $1.89 million in FY27 (including $90,000 for community radio) to replace lost cable revenue, upgrade equipment and sustain local emergency broadcasting and archives.
citizenportal.ai
January 23, 2026 at 1:19 AM
citizenptnewsvt.bsky.social
Vermont's future of local media engagement hangs in the balance as lawmakers grapple with a new bill that could redefine the state's communication landscape.

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#VT #VermontLocalMedia #GovernmentTransparency #CivicEngagement #MediaAccessibility #CitizenPortal
Freelance journalist Knight urges BGS to engage local media for statewide outreach
Knight advocates for BGS collaboration with local media to enhance information dissemination.
citizenportal.ai
March 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
jackfilmore.bsky.social
Pretty sure I helped make a short film on this boat when I was a teen.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
amara-pcf.bsky.social
Subtitles and captions may seem small, but their impact is profound.
Every time we make content more accessible, we take one step closer to a world where diversity is not just accepted, but celebrated.

#Accessibility #Inclusion #Subtitles #Captions #Mediaaccessibility
Illustration of two people talking and understanding each other. Text: How Subtitles and Captions Open Doors to Understanding. Amara logo. Breaking Barriers Through Subtitles and Captions. Language can unite, but it can also divide. Subtitles and captions bridge that divide. They make content—films, documentaries, educational videos, and even social media posts—accessible to people who speak different languages or individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. When creators add captions and subtitles, they’re not just translating dialogue—they’re inviting people in. They’re saying, “You belong here too.” That message, repeated across millions of videos and stories, helps nurture empathy and mutual respect on a global scale. Illustration of two hands holding a heart. When content is accessible, it ensures that no one is excluded from cultural exchange or public conversation because of a disability, language barrier, or literacy difference. Captions make sure people with hearing loss can fully experience media, participate in discussions, and express their perspectives. Subtitles allow audiences to discover films, series, and creators from around the world, encouraging appreciation of cultures beyond their own.
February 27, 2026 at 6:28 PM