Special Projects Producer for Scripps Television National Team
Hello Facebook friends! I am looking for someone in the St. Louis area to share how they use by now, pay later credit cards. For instance, these are the credit lines opened where you can buy a couch, refrigerator, or even a car with zero interest for so many months. You would have to talk on camera. 😁
I’ve done a lot of shoots for The E.W. Scripps Company… but this might be one of my favorites. Justin McCray and I are spending the day at PACK camp in Pasco County, Florida
How far do you live from your local grocery store? What if you had to travel 45 minutes for a loaf of bread? It’s happening all over rural America. The The E.W. Scripps Company Two Americas team traveled around Kansas to see not only the impact but what some are doing to fix the problem.
Huge thanks to Amplify Outside for letting us tag along on your hike!! We can’t wait to share your story! I need a nap after trying to keep up with you and Justin! For those of you that haven’t visited Belle Isle Park - Michigan… this place is amazing! Truly a gem!!!
Beautiful day in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Honored to sit down and chat with Delegate-designate Kim Teehee. I look forward to following her as a Congressional voice for the Cherokee Nation.
We’ve produced a lot of pieces as part of the series for The E.W. Scripps Company. This has quickly become one of my favorites. So proud of the stories we are able to share in an effort to shed light on what so many may not understand.
I've always been a huge proponent of the arts. All three of my children experienced them in some sort of fashion and one is actually pursuing a career that involves both medicine and the arts. Programs like the one we found in Norfolk, VA with The Urban Renewal Center are exactly why the arts can change lives. Photojournalist Mccray and Correspondent Matt Pearl for The E.W. Scripps Company
Jasmine Murphy believes her home provides what most should: a place of protection, a stable sanctuary for her three sons. She feels differently about the steps and streets just outside.
Last night photojournalist Lipomi and I witnessed an outpouring of passion and caring for those who are unsheltered in Salt Lake City, Utah. This city has seen a substantial growth in homelessness. In the coming weeks we will share Wendy’s story from Unsheltered Utah and share the city’s plans. Find out why every city in America should be paying attention to what is happening right now in this city.
For those of you that know me, you know I kept my daughters off social media for a very long time. This is one of the reasons why. It's easy for people to hide behind their phones to spew hate and I personally didn't want my children subjected to it. The team breaks down why we all need to take a hard look at what's being posted and learn to recognize what is hate. The E.W. Scripps Company
In a recent study, researchers at the Center for Countering Digital Hate reported hundreds of posts across the major social platforms that they said contained “anti-Jewish hatred.”
Our Two Americas team works really hard to shine a light on the America you may not know or understand. We recently chatted with foster teens. Just when you thought you had seen and heard it all, you come across this. With Matt Pearl and McCray for the The E.W. Scripps Company
The America so many children know is made up of at least one parent in a nurturing home environment. Yet for foster teens, it’s a different America.
It's a struggle for millions of Americans. Insurance only covers some of the medications required to live... leaving thousands of dollars in medical bills for families to pick up. So who is to blame and is there an answer? With Correspondent Matt Pearl and Photojournalist Peter Lipomi. The E.W. Scripps Company
Steven and Jenna Emerson are two faces of Type 1 diabetes. They require thousands of dollars in drugs and supplies to stay alive.
What does a meal voucher mean to a family in need? For two years it was something families didn't have to think about. That will all come to an end for millions for the 22-23 school year. So what's the solution? Districts around the country are trying to figure it all. The team traveled to a Denver suburb to take a hard look at their plan. With Correspondent Matt Pearl and Photojournalist McCray. The E.W. Scripps Company
Vermont’s governor recently signed a law, making school meals free to all students. In November, Colorado voters will vote on whether all children should be provided meals regardless of income.
This appears to be a mom playing with her daughter at home. It's actually a prison. Missouri joins nine other states in creating prison nurseries. Should this be a standard in all prisons? thank you to the Illinois Department of Corrections for your help with the story. Also thank you to Keyway: Center for Diversion & Reentry for your role. Correspondent Chris Stewart and Photojournalist Peter Lipomi. The E.W. Scripps Company
It is estimated that up to 2,000 infants are born to incarcerated mothers each year, only to be taken from them 24 hours after birth.
How does your city handle homelessness? The Two Americas team recently took a hard look at some very different perspectives in an effort to handle a very serious problem. Correspondent Matt Pearl, Photojournalist Mccray, and Photojournalist Peter Lipomi The E.W. Scripps Company
Marybeth Shinn, a professor at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee, believes the lack of affordable housing contributes to homelessness.
Want to escape a divided America? A New Jersey woman did just that. So what did she learn? With Correspondent Matt Pearl and Photojournalist McCray. The E.W. Scripps Company
Why talk with those who fundamentally disagree on what you believe at your core? Why engage if the picture won’t change?
Today we’re in Decatur, Illinois for a Two Americas piece on nurseries. Why a prison? The answer in a couple of weeks.
National Team Correspondent, Matt Pearl takes a trip to one of the most segregated cities in America. However, instead of dwelling on the negative, it's a look at how this city can be a model as they effort change.
“We don’t have a lot of diversity in Milwaukee, so to speak. It’s a good place to live, but if you are a Black man or woman, it has its challenges,” said Shiquita Mann.
Is America losing their faith or small town churches just closing for megachurches? An interesting look at small town churches. Correspondent: Matt Pearl. Photographer McCray Producer: Diane Duenez Scripps National Team. The E.W. Scripps Company
In recent years, more churches are closing than opening. Fewer than 50% of Americans claim to be church members. Within this decline are fascinating numbers about how faith and communities have evolved, particularly in tiny towns where tiny churches once formed as community centers.
When a haircut is so much more than a haircut. Great storytelling by Matt Pearl and Justin McCray. The E.W. Scripps Company
In America, so many problems could be solved if people just had someone to talk to.
We all deal with tragedy in different ways. Matt Pearl and Peter Lipomi share the struggle of one woman who turns a very traumatic experience into a learning experience for us all.
Professor Jennifer Ho built an entire course about anti-racism that’s free on Coursera.
Can music save a life? Across America music-based charities play a key role in helping veterans cope with post-traumatic stress syndrome. Correspondent Matt Pearl and Photojournalist McCray share the story of how charities are making a huge difference and how the VA might better get the word out to those in need.
Bill Ferraro’s story is intensely individual. However, his inability to seek help is frighteningly familiar.
A CDC study found one in five children had a mental disorder, but only about 20% of those children received care from a mental health provider. So what's the solution? Correspondent Matt Pearl and Photojournalist Mccray tell the story.
Dr. John Dignan knows the importance of treating mental health.
This story will have you never look at bus stops the same. Great storytelling and photography by Matt Pearl.
Long after the sun sets in Portland, Maine, Ebenezer Akakpo creates art.
To say I have an amazing job is an understatement. The Two Americas team is less than a year old and already being recognized in the industry. Thank you to The E.W. Scripps Company for the opportunity to create real journalism. This is a pretty cool team to be a part of... Matt Pearl, mccray, Peter Lipomi, Jace Larson, denne, Nick Refuerzo.
This is a documentary you should make time to watch. Every single mom in America can relate!
Congratulations to 2/3 of the Two Americas Team!! I've always said I work with some pretty amazing photojournalists... but here's the proof! Congratulations Matt Pearl and McCray!
The competition is split into six primary divisions, Still Photojournalism, Video Photojournalism, Picture Editing, Video Editing, Online Video Presentation & Innovation, and just added this year: Documentary.
Peter Lipomi is busy shooting our next piece on how Covid has affected the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Community.
Today Justin McCray and I are at Maryville University. We’re talking college students and mental health! Watch for the story in coming weeks.
I am looking for someone who had luck getting the difference of something they bought that then went on sale.
The Scripps Two Americas Team is preparing a special program soon to be on a Scripps station near you.
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The Scripps National Team takes a look at continued efforts to rebuild the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans.
Thank you to the National Partnership for Women & Families, EleVATE and Barnes-Jewish Hospital for working with us on bringing to light such an important topic.
Some interesting perspective about the CARES Act and the Board of Prisons home release program. Shot and edited by Jason Marder
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