(Boston, MA - August 8, 2024) – Boston public media producer GBH was honored with five Salute to Excellence Awards by The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), more than any other local newsroom. Presented at the 2024 NABJ conference in Chicago, Illinois, the Salute to Excellence Awards recognize outstanding work in journalism and communications covering the Black experience and addressing issues affecting the Black community.

GBH News was recognized for its investigative journalism, television programming, and commentary. Senior investigative reporter Phillip Martin was honored for his investigative and public affairs reporting. Host and journalist Callie Crossley was honored for her radio commentaries. An episode of Basic Black, produced by Delores Edwards, was also honored.

“At GBH, our commitment to amplifying Black voices and exploring the complexity of Black experiences is reflected across our programming, from research-driven investigative pieces to engaging weekly radio commentary,” said Susan Goldberg, President and CEO of GBH. “We are grateful to the NABJ for acknowledging the dedication of the GBH newsroom to seeking out and covering stories that matter.”

GBH received the following awards at the ceremony on Saturday, August 3:

- Phillip Martin, senior investigative reporter for GBH News, was recognized in the “Radio Top 15 Market Feature” category for Coretta Scott King: The Other King Of Boston; in the “Radio Top 15 Market Investigative” category for A Lowell college baseball player was kicked off the team. He believes racism is at the root of it; and in the “Radio Top 15 Market Public Affairs Segment” category for Right Leaning Groups Opposed to Diversity Efforts Find Unlikely Allies.

- GBH News host and journalist Callie Crossley was recognized for “ From Patrick Mahomes to Lebron James, let’s celebrate modern makers of Black history” in the “Radio Top 15 Markets Commentary” category.

- Basic Black, the public television series focused on the interests of people of color, was recognized in the “Television Top 15 Market Public Affairs Program” category. The show won for Basic Black: BIPOC Women Surviving Breast Cancer, an episode which explored the disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment for women of color. The award recognized host Crystal Haynes; executive producer Delores Edwards; the late associate producer Kenrick Mercado; television director Bill Francis; and editor Jack Doyle.  Basic Black is currently on hiatus and is being reinvented. 

Find a full list of award winners on the NABJ website.

About GBH
GBH is the leading multi platform creator for public media in America. As the largest producer of content for PBS and partner to NPR and PRX, GBH delivers compelling experiences, stories and information to audiences wherever they are. GBH produces digital and broadcast programming that engages, illuminates and inspires, through drama and science, history, arts, culture and journalism. GBH is the creator of such signature programs as MASTERPIECE, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, FRONTLINE, NOVA, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE and Arthur and Molly of Denali and a catalog of streaming series, podcasts and on-demand video. GBH’s television channels include GBH 2, GBH 44, GBH Kids and national services GBH WORLD and Create. With studios and a newsroom headquartered in Boston, GBH reaches across New England with GBH 89.7, Boston’s Local NPR; CRB Classical 99.5; CAI, the Cape and Islands NPR station and as a partner to NEPM in Springfield. Dedicated to making media accessible to and representative of our diverse culture, GBH is a pioneer in delivering media to audience members who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired. With PBS LearningMedia, GBH creates curriculum-based digital content for educators nationwide. GBH’s local programming includes Boston Public Radio, Stories from the Stage, The Culture Show, and High School Quiz Show. GBH has been recognized with hundreds of the nation’s premier broadcast, digital and journalism awards. Find more information at gbh.org.

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