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For the sixth consecutive year, Chicago Public Radio is sponsoring our radio journalism and training project, Ear to the Ground Mentorship Program. Rookie radio journalists participate as reporters in an intensive training program, and they each conceive, develop, report and produce a 4-8 minute radio story in conjunction with Chicago Matters. To explore this year's theme of immigration, we’ve invited a mix of participants new to radio, as well as participants with radio experience in their home countries who are new to English-medium radio in the U.S.

Ear to the Ground was developed as another arm of Chicago Public Radio’s contribution to Chicago Matters. The goal is to engage diverse voices from the Chicago-area community in a discussion over a chosen topic of concern. Ear to the Ground seeks to forward the goal of community-wide discussion by expanding who is being talked about—and who's doing the talking. We’ve sought out participants who can contribute to our topic by illuminating overlooked Chicago communities and subjects. Moreover, we are looking to train journalists committed to community service storytelling, and pass on the media skills they learn to members of their communities.

Ear to the Ground Special

Listen to the one-hour special of stories from this year's Ear to the Ground mentorship program.

Posted on 1.6.2008

Ear to the Ground: Jermont Montgomery

Ear to the Ground's Jermont Montgomery checks in with youth in the Englewood community to learn what the U.S. Military has been telling young men and women from his community to get them to sign up.

Posted on 12.17.2007

Ear to the Ground: Kisuule Magala Katende

Ear to the Ground's Kisuule Magala Katende looks at the African immigrant community in Chicago.

Posted on 12.14.2007

Ear to the Ground: Susan T. Layug

Ear to the Ground's Susan T. Layug shares the story of Filipino women who work as caregivers in the U.S.

Posted on 12.13.2007

Ear to the Ground: Kabuika Kamunga

Ear to the Ground's Kabuika Kamunga is a Congoloese immigrant living in Chicago. Her story explores others who are from a communities with those from their home country.

Posted on 12.12.2007

Ear to the Ground: Mercedes Fernandez

Ear to the Ground’s Mercedes Fernandez shares her story as a survivor of emotional abuse—and her journey from emotional despair to stability, and self confidence.

Posted on 12.11.2007

Ear to the Ground: Michael Reyes

Ear to the Ground's Michael Reyes explores the Mexican and Puerto Rican communities in Chicago.

Posted on 12.10.2007

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