DEI Update from St. Louis Public Radio

We reached out to St. Louis Public Radio for an update on how their DEI work has been progressing since joining Public Media for All. They offered the following.

What’s one DEI success you’ve had at your organization recently?

Our Leadership Team has evolved in nine months from 7 white people (2 male, 5 female) to 2 African American women, 1 African American man, 3 white women and 2 white men. Diversity on the team is just the first step; inclusion is our primary focus.

What’s one lesson you’ve learned about DEI work at your organization?

Don’t expect accolades. This is important work, it needs to get done.

What resources and support do you need to improve DEI at your organization?

This work requires significant resources and sustained effort. It requires complete commitment at the leadership level. In our case it also requires engaging with and support from our university and university system as the steps needed often interface with university policy. We have received that support and have raised some funds for additional resources. We also appreciate how public media organizations are regularly sharing strategy sessions.

PMFA is dedicated to helping organizations that sign up to join us, including St. Louis Public Radio, reach impactful DEI goals. We provide community support, educational resources, and are evolving our services to meet industry needs.