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Page 8 March 22, 2023 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Portland Radio Show Wins Worldwide Let’s Talk About Race! radio show wins National and International Awards Portland radio show LTAR: Let’s Talk About Race’s remark- able show, “A Woman’s Rights vs. The Supreme Court’s Might” is lauded in a number of interna- tional awards. The episode won “Best Podcast under 30 minutes” at Echonation Audio & Film Festival in Greater Manchester, England, “Best Podcast” at the Swedish International Film Fes- tival, and “Best Audio Podcast” at EdiPlay International Film Festival in France. LTAR: Let’s Talk About Race is an intergenerational, round- table discussion of independent national journalists who engage in rigorous conversations and “I’m so proud of how our show has grown, and how we focus on the intersectionality of issues,” — Lanita Duke, host, and moderator of LTAR. (pictured) analysis of news coverage re- garding the role race plays in politics, government, the econo- my, education, and health. This show was created in the after- math of the United States Su- preme Court's decision to over- turn the right to an abortion. The panelists digest the issue and find the complex, overlapping problems that this decision cre- ates for Americans. “I’m so proud of how our show has grown, and how we focus on the intersectionality of issues. We’ll be banned in Flor- ida soon, but that’s a point of pride,” said LaNita Duke, host, and moderator of LTAR. Another highly lauded LTAR Are you Looking for more MONEY for more ADVENTURES? Reward yourself in cash every month with iQ Credit Union’s legendary Intelligent Checking account. It’s easy to earn No monthly maintenance fee No minimum balance Cash back on non-iQ ATM fees (Up to $25/month**) More to explore at iQcu.com/intelligent-checking INSURED BY NCUA *APY = annual percentage yield. Rate good as of February 1, 2023. All rates subject to change. No monthly fee. To earn the Intelligent Checking rate of 4.75% APY on balances up to and including $25,000, and 0.25% APY on balances over $25,000, you must meet the following monthly requirements: twelve (12) debit or credit card transactions; direct deposit of $100 or more per month, log in to online banking at least once per month; and receive e-Statements. If account requirements are not met, the non-qualifying rate will be 0.05% APY. New accounts will receive the qualifying dividend rate for the first statement cycle. Existing accounts converted to Intelligent Checking may qualify to receive the qualifying dividend rate beginning on the first day of the month following the month in which the account is converted. All requirements must be met with transactions posted and cleared by the close of business on the day before the last day of the month. ATM transactions do not count toward the 12 debit card transactions. Dividend paid on the last day of the month in which it is earned. Qualifiers must all be on the same account. **Only accounts that meet the Intelligent Checking criteria are eligible for the $25 ATM fee refund. Visit www.iQcu.com for details about how the ATM fee refund is calculated and other limitations. episode is “The Second Pandemic – Domestic Violence in America.” That program won “Best Podcast” at the 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival in Bali, Indonesia, “Best Audio Podcast” at Bright In- ternational Film Festival in Lon- don, and won at the International Black & Diversity Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. The roundtable line-up features: LaNita Duke, an award-winning audio and video producer who has written, di- rected, and produced political news and commentary for Grass- roots NW and KBOO Radio for over 45 years. Dianne Johnson, a journalist from Texas co- host/ musicologist on From the Grass- roots, a political news magazine. Althea Billings, journalist, and radio producer. Cecil Prescod is a talk-show host on local, na- tional, and international issues ranging from poverty in Portland to politics in Africa. Nia Gray, host and blogger of The Faith Report and The Woke Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mary Li, the Director of the Mult- nomah Idea Lab, a think tank in Portland, OR. LTAR is a production of Grass- root News NW based in Portland, Oregon, and airs on KBOO Radio. Episodes come out twice monthly, and are available online wherever you find podcasts, by searching “LTAR: Let’s Talk About Race.” ltarshow@gmail.com
