Kassidy Arena
Engagement Producer (2022-2023)Kassidy Arena was the Engagement Producer for KBIA from 2022-2023. In her role, she reported and produced stories highlighting underrepresented communities, focused on community outreach and promoting media literacy. She was born in Berkeley, California, raised in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated with a degree in Journalism at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Kassidy came to KBIA after finishing her full tour of service with Report for America working at Iowa Public Radio covering Latino, Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities. When she’s not at work, Kassidy enjoys playing with her rescue dog Reggie.
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The 21st Cambio de Colores Conference started Wednesday in Columbia. But organizers hope to emphasize a different yet very important idea this year.
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The Missouri Legislature has sent bills to the governor’s desk that would limit trans children’s participation in sports and limit them from receiving gender-affirming healthcare. These steps from the government have pushed some families to leave the state.
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The University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology opened its first student exhibition Thursday. It highlights Alaska Native pieces as well as promotes physical and digital knowledge repatriation.
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As KBIA builds new programming in 2023, we would like your input on what's been developed thus far. These new project concepts have been produced for the community from ideas inspired by our engagement with the community.
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As natural disasters become increasingly more common, some people see harsher impacts. People with disabilities face more challenges, but they are taking back control of their emergency preparedness.
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The legacy of colonialism is still present in the state of Missouri. One group hopes to bring this memory into light.
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