Meet Our Reporters
Micah Fletcher, member of the Cherokee tribe
Micah Fletcher is a Multimedia Specialist for the Cherokee Phoenix in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He graduated from Carl Albert State College with an Associates in Business Administration and Accounting. Journalism is a new venture for him, but one he is looking forward to doing because he is passionate about sharing people’s stories and spreading the Cherokee culture. For over seven years he has worked on his side project, MF Media, where he creates wedding films and other types of videos for people in his area.
My journey during the 2023 NextGen Radio NAJA Workshop
In February of 2023 I was hired at an independent news outlet called the Cherokee Phoenix. The outlet covers stories on Cherokee people, culture and important news. A week after I started, my boss came to my office and asked if I wanted to do a NextGen NAJA project....
Emma Hall, Cherokee and Blackfeet by descent
Emma Hall is a Sacramento-based journalist who specializes in higher education, race and ethnicity, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Emma’s work has been featured with NPR, CalMatters, and POLITICO. When she isn’t wrapping up her senior coursework at Sacramento State, Emma can be found in The State Hornet newsroom, where she proudly serves as News Editor. Outside of journalism, Emma enjoys spending time with her friends, drinking boba, and expanding her beaded earring collection. She is Cherokee and Blackfeet by descent.
Every Native student has a story
That was my mantra when pitching for this term’s NextGen Indigenous program. Anywhere and everywhere, there is a Indigenous student with a meaningful story to tell. One of these students is Rene Chavez, a third year biology student at the University of California,...
Signa McAdams, member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe
Signa McAdams is an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. Born in the Wind River Basin, she works within her community to uplift local voices while working for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition as a Wind River Conservation Organizer. Signa organizes community education and involvement meetings surrounding the topics of water, energy, environment, and culture.
We did it
I didn’t think I’d be selected, honestly. When I submitted my application to NextGen:Indigenous, I thought well at least I can say I tried. When I got the news that I was being awarded this opportunity, my heart began to race. Was I ready to get back into...
Kanesia McGlashan-Price, Unangax̂ from the Qawalangin tribe of Unalaska
Kanesia McGlashan-Price is an Unangax̂ content creator from Unangam Tanangin [Aleutian Islands], currently serving as an Arts and Culture Producer for KUCB News in Unalaska, Alaska. As an Indigenous content creator, McGlashan-Price is working to create web, audio and visual stories, grounded in Unangax̂ values. In 2022, she produced “Aqalix Qada” [Come Eat], a food series featuring Unangax̂ elders and community members sharing their knowledge of traditional food preparation.
Home is uplifting Indigenous stories
As we wrap up this one week workshop, I am juggling feelings of excitement and sleep deprivation - but mostly gratefulness. We have been exploring concepts of what “home” means for our interviewees and, to be honest, I had no idea that I would reckon with these ideas...
Stefan Richard, member of Sagkeeng First Nation in Treaty 1 Territory
Stefan Richard is Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), a member of Sagkeeng First Nation in Treaty 1 Territory. He was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Stefan is a journalist, radio host, TV host and former professional wrestler. Stefan’s work has appeared on CBC, APTN, Slam! Wrestling, SAY Magazine and the American Indian Film Festival. Stefan is a father of two. He enjoys baseball, pro wrestling, stand-up comedy and eating toast.
A critical time in my career
NextGenRadio comes to me at a critical time in this period of life. I left my employer and was willing to bet on myself to grow and work at my own pace. I chose not to stay in a secure, well paying job because I was unhappy. NextGenRadio has renewed the confidence I...