I have some more to say on this - but for now here's a snippet from the a blog post about the death of News & Notes:
Unemployment Line: NPR Cancels Only African-American Focused Show ‘News & Notes’Read it in full down at jasmynecannick.com where you can also get information on contacting NPR.
Without notice, National Public Radio today canceled its African-American news show ‘News & Notes’ hosted by well-known broadcast and digital media journalist Farai Chideya—thus signaling the end of one of the best national radio newscasts dedicated to African-American news and views.
Citing insufficient levels of audience listeners and the lack of national underwriting, NPR sent an email to its staff announcing the cancellation of ‘News & Notes’ and ‘Day to Day.’ However, several staff members report a different reason given to them for the cancellation, which had nothing to do with audience levels or funding.
