Award Recognizes the County’s Commitment to Highlighting Meaningful Conversations, Diverse Voices, and Community Stories
Montgomery County’s Black Coffee Podcast has been recognized nationally with a Hometown Media Award from the Foundation for the Alliance for Community Media (ACM). The podcast was selected as the winner in the Audio Programming Access Center Professional category for its episode, “Minority Scholars.” The award was presented during the Alliance for Community Media’s annual conference.
The Hometown Media Awards recognize outstanding community media programming from organizations across the country. The awards celebrate programs that inform, educate, and engage audiences while highlighting the importance of local storytelling.
“The stories of our residents are what make our County such a vibrant and diverse community,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “The Black Coffee Podcast gives us an opportunity to highlight those voices, share important conversations, and bring attention to the people and programs that are making a difference. This national recognition reflects the creativity, dedication, and commitment behind this work, and I congratulate the team on this well-deserved honor.”
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The award-winning episode, “Minority Scholars,” was produced by the County’s Office of Public Information and features a conversation with Michael Williams, co-founder of the Minority Scholars Program (MSP). Hawkins and Willliams discuss the program’s efforts to advance equity in education, empower students through leadership and advocacy, and create opportunities for young people to use their voices to drive meaningful change. Established in 2005, MSP has served as a platform for students in Montgomery County to address disparities and help build more inclusive school communities.
“I host the Black Coffee Podcast to provide a space for authentic conversations about the people, experiences, and ideas shaping our community,” said Frederick Hawkins, African American community liaison and outreach manager with the County’s Office of Community Partnerships. “Receiving a Hometown Media Award is an incredible honor and a reminder of the power of storytelling. This recognition belongs to every guest who has shared their story and helped create conversations that educate, inspire, and connect our residents.”
The podcast features conversations centered around culture, community, equity, and issues impacting Montgomery County residents. Through storytelling and diversity, the podcast highlights local voices, perspectives, and the people working to make a difference in the community.
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The podcast is available on the County’s YouTube page and website. New episodes are released monthly. It is also available on several podcast platforms, including Amazon, Apple, and Spotify. Subscribe to the podcast by selecting the “follow” or “plus” button on your provider’s podcast platform.
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