This story originally appeared in the Sept. 5, 2025, edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Each week, we feature houses for sale around Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and this week, we’ve got some great properties to check out. Brick ranch with pool on over 5 acres Address: […] The post For sale in NKY: Check out these homes for sale right now appeared first on LINK nky.| LINK nky
Covington’s Oktoberfest is approaching, bringing back everyone’s favorite beers and German-inspired foods to MainStrasse Village. The event, scheduled for Sept. 12 through 14, will feature German food, beer, and live entertainment. It will be held along Main Street and in Goebel Park, with vendors and activities spread throughout the neighborhood. Covington’s Oktoberfest has been a […] The post Covington’s Oktoberfest returns to MainStrasse Village next week appeared first on LINK nky.| LINK nky
After more than two decades of teaching at the School of Journalism and Media, Barbara Kaye was named a professor emerita of the school. “Barb Kaye’s impact can be seen not just in the publications she has authored for our field, but in the lives she has touched, including mentoring junior scholars within the School […] The post Barbara Kaye Named Professor Emerita at the School of Journalism and Media appeared first on College of Communication and Information.| College of Communication and Information
For Sophia Aiello, spending two months in New York City this summer as part of the 2025 International Radio Television Society (IRTS) Summer Fellowship Program was life changing. The nine-week summer program provides its participants with resources to enhance their media skills and opportunities to network with professionals, all while the participants intern at a […] The post J&M Student Gains Real-World Experience As IRTS Summer Fellow appeared first on College of Communication and Inform...| College of Communication and Information
Traveling abroad with the School of Journalism and Media to Prague, Czech Republic, was senior Lauren Holladay’s first time travelling to Europe. And while she enjoyed taking in the sights and sounds of the busy city, Holladay said being able to work as a student foreign correspondent was what made her experience truly rewarding. “I […] The post Students Report on Issues in Prague as Part of Study Abroad Experience appeared first on College of Communication and Information.| College of Communication and Information
From left to right: WUOT-FM audio engineer, Tim Berry, Associate Professor of Practice Brittany Tarwater, and WUOT reporter Pierce Gentry pose together with their awards. A Night to Remember The Tennessee Association of Broadcasting (TAB) Excellence in Broadcasting Awards is always an exciting night for the organization’s members. Those in the world of TV and […] The post Big Night for CCI at 2025 TAB Excellence in Broadcasting Awards: WUOT, School of Journalism and Media, The Media...| College of Communication and Information
Crydermans Barbecue has brought back one of its most crowd-pleasing specialties: giant beef ribs. Available this weekend only. [...] The post WEEKEND SPECIAL! Crydermans Barbecue Brings Back Crowd-Pleasing Specialty Giant Beef Ribs – Delicious! appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
The United States is set to deploy 10 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Puerto Rico as part of an intensified campaign against drug cartels operating in the Caribbean, according to sources familiar with the plan. [...] The post U.S. to Deploy F-35 Lightning II Jets to Puerto Rico in Intensified Fight Against Drug Cartels appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
Brevard Public Schools and the district’s teachers’ union have reached a tentative three-year labor agreement, bringing stability to educators while securing pay raises and expanded healthcare benefits. [...] The post Brevard Public Schools, Teachers’ Union Reach Tentative Agreement with Pay Raises, Health Plan Improvements appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
The Sheriff’s Office has implemented the above video streaming capability so the public can watch the proceedings at the jail live. [...] The post WATCH LIVE: Court Is Now In Session From the Brevard County Jail Complex appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
The Brevard Schools Foundation will present the 13th Annual Take Stock in Children Reach for the Stars Gala on Saturday, September 20, at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbour Beach. [...] The post Take Stock in Children Reach for the Stars Gala Fundraiser Set Sept. 20 at Eau Gallie Yacht Club appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
The Space Coast Daily–Friday Night Locker Room crew will be on the call Friday, September 5, from Billy Livings Stadium as the Cocoa Tigers (1-1) face the Vero Beach Indians (2-0) in Week 3 of the prep football season. [...] The post WATCH LIVE! Cocoa Tigers Travel to Vero Beach to Face the Indians Friday, Kickoff at 7 p.m. appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
Shoppers on the Space Coast will soon be able to stock up on Trader Joe’s signature products without making the drive to Orlando. [...] The post Trader Joe’s to Open First Brevard Store in Former Michael’s Craft Store at The Avenue Viera appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is targeting the launch of 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center. [...] The post WATCH: SpaceX Laucnhes Falcon 9 Rocket Friday Morning from Cape Canaveral appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
ifty Space Coast Honor Flight Veterans will arrive at MLB Airport on Sept. 6 to their Welcome Home from a day of honor. Parking at the airport is free - join our community to Welcome Home these heroes! [...] The post DON’T MISS! Welcome Home 50 Space Coast Honor Flight Veterans Sept. 6 at Melbourne Orlando International Airport appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
Eastern Florida State College Open House for its Medical Assistant Specialist certificate program will take place on October 22. [...] The post Medical Assistant Program Open House at Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa Set Oct. 22 appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
If a client comes to Jennifer Mazarredo for tips on how to lose weight through intermittent fasting, she’s ready to dole out some blunt advice. [...] The post Health First Clinical Nutrition Specialist: Intermittent Fasting for Health? It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All appeared first on Space Coast Daily.| Space Coast Daily
The Florida Economic Development Council named Space Coast EDC Vice President of Business Development Edgar Campa-Palafox to its Board of Directors.| Space Coast Daily
At the Board of School Trustees’ regular meeting on Tuesday, August 26, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) presented an update on the academic opportunities available in the school corporation and how students are being supported. Alexis Harmon, MCCSC assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment, highlighted some of the opportunities offered: MCCSC schools… Read More »MCCSC shares academic opportunities, how students are supported through eviden...| MCCSC News
LGBTQ leaders in Washington, DC, and in states deploying their National Guard to a militarized DC, speak out about the dangers to LGBTQ people in DC and to public safety at home. Dwayne Steward, Equality Ohio Executive Director “You don’t have to be from Ohio to know the dangerous history of injecting the National Guard [...] The post Bring Them Home: Deploying Our State National Guard for Political Purposes Endangers Public Safety first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
If you were to ask Ken Schneck about the one thing he is certain of, he'll most likely answer that question with the confidence he exudes once he's behind a microphone. Queer and trans news, reported by queer and trans people, is essential and deserves to be heard. Since July, the award-winning journalist and editor| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
North Carolina Central University took a loss in its first home game of the season against the New Hampshire University Wildcats on Aug. 30 with a score of 27-10, leaving N.C. Central with a 1-1 record. The Wildcats’ defense posed a challenge with their strong pass coverage, generating 20 dropped catches by N.C. Central, NCCU football losing it's home opener, pushing the team to a 1-1 record.| Campus Echo Online
Austin Community College District (ACC) will close on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on its regular schedule, Tuesday, September 2. Employees are reminded to set up their out-of-office voicemail and email messages for the holiday. Registration remains open for short-semester options. ACC offers 14-,12-, and 8-week options to […]| ACC Facstaff Infohub
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (August 21, 2025) — In a powerful display of service and unity, 500 incoming freshmen at Regent University kicked off their college journey by volunteering with Operation Blessing to support disaster relief and hunger relief efforts across the country. As part of Regent’s annual Welcome Week, students assembled approximately 1,200 hunger relief […] The post 500 Regent Freshmen Step Up to Help Communities in Crisis appeared first on Regent University.| Regent University
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is targeting the launch of 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit on Wednesday from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.| Space Coast Daily
Drone live streaming has been a steadily growing real-time video use case over the past decade. In this blog, you’ll learn what drone live streaming is, how it works, why a server setup outperforms peer-to-peer, what real-time drone streaming solutions Red5, Nomad Media, and AWS offer, and how organizations like the San Diego County Sheriff’s… Continue reading Drone Live Streaming. Ultimate Guide 2025 The post Drone Live Streaming. Ultimate Guide 2025 appeared first on Red5.| Red5
A free live streaming platform should be truly free. Red5 Cloud’s Pay-As-You-Grow plan offers 50 GB and 6,000 hours monthly at no cost, with transparent pricing that beats competitors like Agora, Ant Media, and nanocosmos.| Red5
August 20 marks Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD)—a pivotal moment to spotlight the ongoing HIV crisis in the Southern United States and recommit to equity, visibility, and community-driven solutions. A Region in Crisis: Disproportionate HIV Burden The U.S. South, and especially the “Deep South” of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
When Mike Keith (‘91) accepted the job to be the Voice of the Vols, he knew immediately he wanted to do even more for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, by taking his renown play-by-play sports analyst skills beyond the courts and fields and into the classrooms of the College of Communication and Information. For Keith, […] The post Voice of the Vols Mike Keith Joins Journalism & Media Faculty appeared first on College of Communication and Information.| College of Communication and Information
When College of Communication and Information alumna Sharon Oldham (‘82) graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she was not thinking about becoming an entrepreneur. The thought only crossed her mind after working several entry level jobs and marrying her husband Mark Oldham (‘82). However, she feels fortunate for the success they have enjoyed for […] The post Rocky Top Business Award Alumni Feature: Sharon Oldham (’82), Co-Founder of Oldham Hospitality appeared first o...| College of Communication and Information
The Election Project won first place in the Special Projects or Special Coverage category at the 2025 Green Eyeshade Awards. The project was a collaborative reporting initiative between the School of Journalism and Media and The Media Center at the College of Communication and Information covering the 2024 presidential election and other civic topics. The […] The post The Election Project, Student Journalists Win 2025 Green Eyeshade Awards appeared first on College of Communication and Info...| College of Communication and Information
Former Tennessee Titans broadcast producer Ashley Farrell took a chance on herself when she applied for a job with the National Football League team more than a decade ago. She moved to Nashville and accepted a part-time job with the Titans initially before becoming a full-time member of the organization’s media team. Her responsibilities included […] The post Ashley Farrell Brings Her Expertise To J&M, The Media Center appeared first on College of Communication and Information.| College of Communication and Information
Associate Professor Minjie Li was recognized with the Early Career Teaching Excellence Award from the Advertising Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) at this year’s conference in San Francisco. This award honors outstanding undergraduate teaching and is given to individuals who have completed at least two full academic years […] The post Associate Professor Minjie Li Wins AEJMC Advertising Division Early Career Teaching Excellence Award a...| College of Communication and Information
Student journalists at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, took home several top honors in the 2025 Diamond Journalism Awards—including Student Journalist of the Year and the Student Special Projects award for the Election Project. The Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists sponsors the annual Diamond Journalism Awards, a regional competition that recognizes […] The post UT Student Journalists Win 2025 Diamond Journalism Awards appeared first on College of Com...| College of Communication and Information
Every year, the School of Communication Studies takes a direct approach to teaching intercultural communication to students via its long-standing annual global programs trip to Dublin, Ireland. For four weeks the students are immersed in a foreign culture all while taking two courses that dive deep into how different cultures around the world communicate. “This […]| College of Communication and Information
A couple of months ago, we announced that our food writer, Maria Hehman, who had been with LINK from almost the beginning, would be parting ways with us (we miss you, Maria!). I certainly didn’t think it would be two months before I announced who we had hired to replace her, but that was before I […]| LINK nky
Palm Bay Fire Rescue received multiple calls reporting a house fire on Furth Road NW on Tuesday afternoon at about 2 p.m..| Space Coast Daily
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) today announced its 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment results, showing continued strength in foundational literacy achievement among third-grade students. “Our students and educators are more committed than ever to literacy development,” said Dr. Markay Winston, MCCSC Superintendent. “I want to especially acknowledge our principals and teachers… Read More »MCCSC achieves strong IREAD results| MCCSC News
Every year, the U.S. Supreme Court receives an estimated 8,000 requests — petitions, or “writs of certiorari” — to take up cases related to a number of constitutional questions affecting Americans and our lives. It only grants a small percentage of those and denies review to the overwhelming majority of cases, allowing lower court decisions [...] The post What’s At Stake at the Supreme Court in 2025-2026: Fast Facts first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
In the second part of GLAAD’s Q& A with Dothan, Alabama, meteorologist Bryan Boggiano, Bryan turns the camera on his own story as a person with autism who is also LGBTQ, who also shows up on the air every day as his full authentic self. He’s delivering information and inspiration for others who are different [...] The post Forecast for Fabulous Part 2: All Slay, No Shade: Meteorologist Bryan Boggiano on Being Out, Neurodiverse, and Celebrating Icons in Southeast Alabama first appeared on ...| GLAAD
Melbourne Orlando International Airport will host the 85th Space Coast Honor Flight on September 6, open to the public.| Space Coast Daily
Brevard County Fire Rescue crews and Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Merritt Island Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a structure fire.| Space Coast Daily
Smooth Running, producer of the Florida Marathon Weekend, announced that Health First is the title sponsor of its annual running weekend.| Space Coast Daily
The City of Melbourne announced that the electricity will be turned off at Ballard Park on August 22 - 26.| Space Coast Daily
Downtown Melbourne is preparing to transform into a scene straight out of the French Riviera as it hosts The Flavor Experience.| Space Coast Daily
The Eastern Florida State College men's soccer team is ranked third in the NJCAA Division I Preseason poll released on Monday.| Space Coast Daily
Only 25 of 95 stories about proposed legislation or other official actions targeting transgender people included a quote from a transgender person; only 9 of the 95 included professionals with experience on the topic.| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville joined forces to carry out a Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation in Jacksonville.| Space Coast Daily
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The mugshots and arrest records published on SpaceCoastDaily.com are not an indication of guilt, or evidence that an actual crime has been committed.| Space Coast Daily
Let’s take a look at the latest Red5 Pro release introduced since our previous blogs covering Red5 Pro v14.2.1. The latest updates bring powerful new features, including timestamps, enhanced custom metadata parsing, and batched AS-Terraform operations, along with improvements and bug fixes to help you build even better real-time streaming workflows. Need a custom Red5… Continue reading What’s New In Red5 Pro v14.3.0? Timestamps, Enhanced KlV Parsing, Batched Terraform Operations, And Mo...| Red5
Let’s go over the latest updates introduced in Red5 Cloud since our previous blog covering Red5 Cloud v1.9.1 and Red5 Pro v14.2.1. The latest release introduced new subscription plans featuring Pay-As-You-Grow, while also addressing technical bugs to improve your streaming experience. Credit cards are no longer required for signup and to access the free 50… Continue reading What’s New in Red5 Cloud v1.10.0? Pay-As-You-Grow Plan with 50 GBs Free Every Month, New Dashboard, New Subscripti...| Red5
As the Red5 team responds to surging global demand for technology supporting real-time multidirectional video streaming we’re encountering an immense amount of confusion over what can and can’t be done with the WebRTC protocol. While any use of WebRTC means real-time streaming is in play, painting all WebRTC-based streaming platforms with the same brush carries… Continue reading 6 Big Reasons Red5’s WebRTC Platform Outshines All Others The post 6 Big Reasons Red5’s WebRTC Platform O...| Red5
Tripadvisor has named Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex the top-ranked attraction in the United States as part of its annual 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do, based on more than 15,000 five-star reviews.| Space Coast Daily
It’s been a solid week of waves in Cocoa Beach, and the weekend forecast is keeping the surf energy alive—just with a bit of Florida’s signature summer flair (read: storms).| Space Coast Daily
The unique charms of Alys Beach start with its location—along the exquisite white sands and turquoise seas of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. The 1,500-foot-long beach here is a justly celebrated amenity for this extraordinary coastal community. But that’s just the beginning. Everything in the town has been designed, literally, to enhance a lifestyle of luxury […]| Alys Beach
“Girl, you better get ready,” my driver, a charmingly boisterous woman named Ginger, tells me while we’re waiting for my luggage at the airport in Panama City. Upon hearing that it’s my first time visiting the area, she is downright giddy for what I’m supposedly about to experience. “Where you’re headed…there’s nothing else like it […]| Alys Beach
N.C. Central University is adding new guidelines to this year's Ultimate Homecoming Experience. Homecoming draws thousands of students, alumni and members of the community onto NCCU’s campus annually. But as safety concerns have grown at NCCU and other HBCUs in the state, Chancellor Karrie Dixon said that the university is implementing “thoughtful and necessary changes.” New Homecoming policies will limit parking, visitation, tailgating and more.| Campus Echo Online
Alabama meteorologist Bryan Boggiano is known for sprinkling LGBTQ pop culture references in his shows, getting noticed by the likes of Snooki, Countess Luann de Lesseps and Trixie Mattel. He first popped on GLAAD’s radar in May when he sent social media into a storm over his references to drag lingo and LGBTQ pop culture. [...] The post Forecast for Fabulous Part 1: Alabama Meteorologist Delivers LGBTQ Realness as a Rising Star for Visibility first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Get ready for a night of big laughs and even bigger stakes! Tune in this Wednesday at 8/7c on ABC (and streaming the next day on Hulu) as Academy Award winner and Community star Jim Rash joins forces with longtime co-star Joel McHale on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. When celebrities take the hot [...] The post TUNE IN: Jim Rash Plays “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” for GLAAD! first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
College of Communication and Information alumna Julia Bonner’s (‘10) first internship was with WBIR Channel 10. At the time, she aspired to be a broadcast journalist, but after completing the internship, she reevaluated her career options. She wanted to be a storyteller but realized the journalism industry was not the right fit for her. She […] The post Rocky Top Business Award Alumni Feature: Julia Bonner (’10), Founder of Pierce Public Relations appeared first on College of Communic...| College of Communication and Information
School of Journalism and Media Assistant Professor of Practice Brittany Tarwater expects her students to enter their work into contests. She encourages this both in the classroom and through The Volunteer Channel, a student-run broadcast station she advises within The Media Center at the College of Communication and Information. So, naturally, she must do the […] The post Leading By Example: Faculty Win Regional Journalism Awards appeared first on College of Communication and Information.| College of Communication and Information
The Libraries in the Digital Age (LIDA) conference is an internationally recognized event that celebrated its 25th anniversary this year in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Several faculty members, students, and alumni from the School of Information Sciences (SIS) attended and participated in engaging workshops and presentations at this year’s LIDA conference, which is one of many events […] The post SIS Showcases Global Impact at LIDA 2025 appeared first on College of Communication and Information.| College of Communication and Information
Assistant Professor Shannon Scovel (center) celebrates with recent graduates and APSE chapter co-presidents Caleb Jarreau (left) and Gabriel Jackson (right) during the College of Communication and Information Send-Off in May. Jarreau and Jackson recently finished in the top 10 of the 2025 APSE student contest. Recent School of Journalism and Media graduates Caleb Jarreau (‘25) […]| College of Communication and Information
Jewel Thais‑Williams, affectionately known as “Mama Jewel,” passed away on July 7, 2025, at age 86, as confirmed by her sister, Carol Williams. Born in Indiana on May 9, 1939, and raised in San Diego before settling in Los Angeles, she would go on to become a pioneering voice for Black queer liberation, especially as a Black [...] The post Honoring the Life of Jewel Thais-Williams: A Legend in the Black Sapphic Community first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
New York Liberty fans were in for a special treat last Friday, as GLAAD took center court with the 2024 WNBA Champions ahead of their annual Pride Night. In addition to their historic season last year, the New York Liberty were also recognized for their commitment to LGBTQ inclusion in sports, which is why GLAAD [...] The post Nearly 20,000 Convene for New York Liberty Pride Night; GLAAD Awards History-making Team with Special Recognition Trophy first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
On Monday, July 21st, guest host Alan Cumming took to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live to deliver a scathing monologue regarding the attack on trans rights in the US. The acclaimed actor and host of Traitors spoke about his role as Nightcrawler in the “X-Men” franchise, adding: “I happen to believe that there are [...] The post WATCH: Alan Cumming Delivers Biting Monologue on Attacks Against the Trans Community, Cites GLAAD ALERT Desk on Jimmy Kimmel Live first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
In the current cultural and political landscape, LGBTQ people — and especially transgender and nonbinary people — face an onslaught of attacks, including extraordinary levels of inflammatory, false, dehumanizing rhetoric. Anti-LGBTQ media figures, political leaders, and others are enlisting classic fear-mongering tactics: propagating malicious harmful lies and bigotry to target a historically marginalized group of [...] The post Fact Check Overview: Falsehoods and Misleading Tropes About ...| GLAAD
This week, GLAAD’s Trump Accountability Tracker reached a milestone of 300 shameful anti-LGBTQ actions, statements, and policies against the community, from the start of the Trump administration’s first term until today. The list includes approximately 77 anti-LGBTQ actions since January 2025, when the administration began its second term. GLAAD is holding Trump and his administration [...] The post Trump Administration Hits Shameful Milestone of 300 Anti-LGBTQ Actions, Statements, and ...| GLAAD
Welcome to the latest edition of GLAAD’s Heroes of the Resistance, where we compile heartwarming news about leaders and changemakers who are paving a pathway towards acceptance and inclusion despite a hostile climate for LGBTQ people. The legislative session has come to an end in most states across the country and the proposal of extreme, [...] The post Heroes of the Resistance: Post-Pride Summer Edition first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Blackshear, GA, native LaVonnia Moore found her purpose working in the Okefenokee and Three Rivers Regional Library Systems (TRRLS), quickly advancing from 10 hours a week as a part-time employee in 2010 to running her own branch as the Pierce County Library manager until she was unexpectedly ousted from her position on June 18, following [...] The post Georgia Community Rallies to Reinstate Celebrated Librarian Fired Over Inclusive Book Display first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
On July 9, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop with the inaccurate and inflammatory title: “The Dangers of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Minors.” The title, event, and invited speakers ignore the consensus of every major medical association and leading world health authority, which all support health care for transgender adults and youth. Intentional [...] The post Fact Sheet: Speakers Invited by Trump Administration Spread Disinformation at National Hearing On Medi...| GLAAD
Late last month, Puerto Rico’s Senate voted to advance a bill that would ban health care for trans youth under the age of 21 on the island and punish parents or doctors who help youth receive this care with fines, jail time, and/or the revocation of their medical license. Prior to the bill’s passage, parents [...] The post Anti-Transgender Bill Advances in Puerto Rico, Seeking to Ban Lifesaving Care for Youth and Punish Parents and Doctors first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
This past Friday, June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a blow to public school education and the freedom to read with their ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, allowing a preliminary injunction to remain in place for a small group of Maryland parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books at school. [...] The post Authors and Illustrators Issue Personal Statements in Response to Ruling in Supreme Court Banned Books Case first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
The U.S. Supreme Court released a widely expected, but devastating ruling, Friday, in Mahmoud v. Taylor. In a move that equates to soft censorship, paves the way for expanded and more restrictive book bans, and stigmatizes LGBTQ people, justices voted 6-3 in favor of a preliminary injunction for a small group of parents in Montgomery [...] The post SCOTUS Ruling Condoning Book Censorship Is “a Grave Misjudgment.” first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
As voters in New Jersey prepare to elect their next governor on November 4, 2025, the two major party candidates, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli, will face off for the open seat. About 343,000 LGBTQ people live in New Jersey, which is the first state in the nation to require LGBTQ-inclusive teachings in [...] The post Election 2025: NJ Gubernatorial Candidates on the Record on LGBTQ Issues first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Mobile, Alabama natives Preston Howard Sr. and Connie Howard, parents of four and married for 30 years, say when their son, Preston Howard Jr., 31, an Atlanta-based event decorator, came out the summer before his senior year in high school, it never occurred to them to reject him. There were no discussions about possible shame [...] The post Pride Month May Be Quieter This Year, But This Alabama Family’s Unconditional Love for Their Gay Son is Loud first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
On June 26, 2025, LGBTQ families and allies will celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which cemented the national freedom to marry for same-sex couples across the country. The Court affirmed the fundamental freedom to marry for all; and stated that banning marriage is a violation of [...] The post Fact Sheet for Reporters: 10-Year Anniversary of Marriage Nationwide for Same-Sex Couples first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Pride isn’t just about rainbow logos — it’s about real accountability. LGBTQ workers, not just consumers, deserve corporations that stand up and show up for them all year long. In a unanimous vote this spring, Garden State Equality workers successfully formed a workers union. Leadership recognized the five eligible union workers officially under Garden State [...] The post Why Garden State Equality Workers United Formalized Ahead of Pride first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
This year, GLAAD proudly joined the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) as an official industry sponsor, deepening its commitment to uplifting Black LGBTQ+ voices and driving forward inclusive representation in media. From June 11th to June 15th in vibrant Miami Beach, GLAAD’s Communities of Color and Media Department curated a powerful series of moments [...] The post GLAAD Brings Black Queer Joy to the American Black Film Festival first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, June 18, issued a decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a closely watched case concerning the constitutionality of state-level bans on health care for transgender people. The ruling upholds such bans, allowing states to prohibit medical treatments for transgender people, even when those same treatments remain legal for people who [...] The post Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Discriminatory Ban on Transgender Health Care for Youth in Skrmetti Ruling first appe...| GLAAD
Black queer people have always been central to the fight for Black liberation. Though often omitted from mainstream historical accounts, their identities have informed their radical visions and sharpened their resistance. From the period immediately following emancipation to today’s grassroots and digital movements, Black LGBTQ+ leaders have consistently redefined freedom, not just for themselves, but [...] The post Freedom Is Ours Too: Black Queer Visions of Liberation Since 1865 first app...| GLAAD
Content warning: This post contains examples of targeted hate speech and harassment, and references to violence and self-harm. On January 7, 2025, Meta announced sweeping rollbacks to its content moderation policies across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads — ending third-party fact-checking in the U.S. and weakening its hate-speech policies worldwide. Additionally, the company announced that it [...] The post Make Meta Safe: New Report Finds Increase in Harmful Content Targeting Marginalized...| GLAAD
What are the effects of a ceaseless barrage of political attacks on the LGBTQ community? Something like a scene from a horror movie animated into real life. This article is in response to a press event attended by GLAAD Media Institute (GMI) organized by Human Rights Watch – a global organization that defends the rights [...] The post Facts Are the Resistance: Combating LGBTQ Disinformation first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
In his bold and deeply personal new memoir, Yet Here I Am, Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and MSNBC co-host of The Weekend, Jonathan Capehart invites readers into the full complexity of his life—growing up Black and gay in America, navigating white spaces, grieving an absent father, and building a chosen family that shaped the leader and voice [...] The post Jonathan Capehart Talks New Memoir with GLAAD Pres. & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis, Reflecting on Identity, Silence, and the Power of Ch...| GLAAD
The Index arrives amid escalating political and cultural battles targeting LGBTQ people, particularly the transgender community and people of color. The post GLAAD’s 13th Annual “Studio Responsibility Index” Finds LGBTQ Inclusion at Three Year Low first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
In honor of Pride Month, GLAAD has partnered with OUTFRONT, one of the largest out of home (OOH) media companies in the United States, for a third consecutive year to celebrate and inspire the queer community nationwide by featuring GLAAD-designed billboards across the U.S. Using OUTFRONT’s national network of digital billboards, transit displays, and street-level [...] The post PRIDE 2025: GLAAD and OUTFRONT Media Launch Nationwide Campaign Centering LGBTQ Stories first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
The fight to offer diverse children’s books in public schools will go national this month when the Supreme Court issues a ruling on Mahmoud v. Taylor. The case surrounds three couples who objected to a small number of LGBTQ-inclusive children’s books offered as nonmandatory supplemental learning materials in Montgomery County Public Schools, in Maryland. Because [...] The post LGBTQ-Affirming Kids Books to Rewrite Messages from the Playground first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Learn everything you need to know about the RTMP streaming protocol from this extensive guide: what RTMP is, its history, how it works, how to choose and set up an RTMP server, how to troubleshoot common issues, debunk RTMP latency myths, and explore emerging trends. Use the table of contents to navigate between sections more… Continue reading What is RTMP and How Does It Work? Streaming Protocol Guide 2025 The post What is RTMP and How Does It Work? Streaming Protocol Guide 2025 appeared f...| Red5
Hi everyone, Chris Allen here, co-founder and CEO of Red5. I’ve been building live streaming solutions for nearly 20 years and want to start sharing more of what I’ve learned. Oh, and my marketing team thinks this is a good idea. 🙂 The live streaming space is constantly shifting. New protocols, demands, and use cases… Continue reading What Is Air-Gapped Streaming, And Why Are More Teams Asking For It? The post What Is Air-Gapped Streaming, And Why Are More Teams Asking For It? appear...| Red5
As organizations evaluate live streaming solutions, Amazon Interactive Video Service (IVS) has emerged as a managed streaming option. However, while IVS serves basic streaming needs, organizations requiring enterprise-grade capabilities are increasingly choosing Red5 on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for superior performance, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Let’s explore why Red5 on OCI provides a more comprehensive solution… Continue reading Red5 on OCI vs AWS IVS: Why Oracle Clo...| Red5
Announced on June 18, 2025, the Red5 Cloud v1.9.2 update introduced valuable improvements and bug fixes. Here is what you need to know about this update.| Red5
The bullets I was sweating on my trip to the third floor made for an unconventional first day. Farrison-Newton Communications Building’s humidity and HVAC issues didn’t help the nerves when I peeked into room 348. Dozens of awards and old newspaper stories covered the Campus Echo’s newsroom, its reporters, co-editor-in-chief, sports editor and Bruce dePyssler, the faculty adviser. “Hey,” he said as the others looked up. As my imagination ran wild with the surrounding pictures’ his...| Campus Echo Online
On a study abroad trip to Ghana, Beverly McLaughlin, a former N.C. State University professor of psychology, ate at a restaurant called “Afrikikos.” She said the food was so amazing that the name of the restaurant stuck with her for decades. She later visited West Africa again with her family where she underwent a name changing ceremony becoming Ammakyeiwaa (Amma-Che-Wa) Asantewaa (A-son-tay-wa). “[It means] a woman who’s born on Thursday and is a gatherer of people,” she said. In 2...| Campus Echo Online
Zyarre Prince said that he knew he was taking a “big risk” when he attended N.C. Central University’s housing protest while wearing his Mister Freshman sash on April 16. But he went anyway. And now, he said he’s faced backlash from some Student Government Association and Royal Court members. Prince said that he wanted to protest with students because he too struggles with the conditions of his dorm. Prince, who lives in the Eagleson Residence Hall, said that he has experienced a leaki...| Campus Echo Online
It may be difficult to find an N.C. Central University alumnus that loves his alma mater more than Ernie Suggs. So, of course he is excited to return to campus to address NCCU graduates at the 145th commencement ceremony. The first-generation college student spoke at NCCU’s Honors Convocation in 2010, but he said he never could have dreamed about the possibility of speaking at commencement. “I’m still kinda pinching myself as to how I was chosen. How many people did they ask before me?...| Campus Echo Online
Even though it’s marked by handmade signage, a beloved piece of Durham’s local produce history is easy to miss if you drive on Barbee Road without Perkins Orchard already in mind. Those “in the know” about what lies at the bottom of that sloping gravel driveway in South Durham have been shopping at Durham’s only permanent farmer’s market since 1970. The three-acre lot behind owner Donovan Watson’s house is home to an open-air market and the Orchard Club, an enclosed building tha...| Campus Echo Online
During the 2025 spring semester at N.C. Central University, I took a class that focused on uplifting and preserving a forgotten group of voices that helped create this country: Black women. WGST 3610: Digital Archival Research is a class developed in 2023 by associate professor of English Rachelle Gold, who received a hefty four-year grant from the Mellon Foundation. This grant funded field trips, compensated interviewees and provided a $1,600 stipend for students. The archive where the inter...| Campus Echo Online
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, it opened a creative door for one N.C. Central University student. What began as a quiet hobby during quarantine evolved into a flourishing business with more than 25,900 Instagram followers and a growing presence in the handmade art scene. Riley Williams, a mass communication senior, didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. “I was inspired by all the content that was coming out during the pandemic, but I was scared to be on camera,” she ...| Campus Echo Online
The job market is changing fast. Many employers now want entry-level employees to have multiple years of experience and plan to hire fewer new graduates because of it, according to Indeed.com. Instead of waiting for graduation or internship opportunities, four mass communication students at N.C. Central University are leveraging the skills they learned to start| Campus Echo Online
Leo Events was recognized with a Rocky Top Business Award. Pictured from left to right are: Spencer Broocks, VP of Finance, Kevin Brewer, Co-Founder and Partner, Cindy Brewer, Co-Founder and Partner, and David Kenyon, Senior Vice President of Production. College of Communication and Information alumna Cindy Brewer (’91) believes exceptional professional communication is the most […] The post Rocky Top Business Award Alumni Feature: Cindy Brewer (’91), Co-Founder of LEO Events appeared f...| College of Communication and Information