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The Yappie will receive $10,000 after emerging as the top student venture in the 2022 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism, supported by Temple University and the Lenfest Institute, American Public Media Group's Glen Nelson Center announced Thursday.
"This $10,000 award is presented to a news and information, civic engagement, or distribution channel project created by U.S.-based college and university students,” said Lily Kim, General Manager of APM Studios. "The division judges loved the mission and purpose of what The Yappie is doing, and were so impressed with the content they offer to a very underserved community."
“Now is a critical time for coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy, because our lives and our communities are at stake,” said Dan Hu, who accepted the award on behalf of The Yappie. “The $10,000 will go towards fairly compensating our writers, expanding our coverage, and reaching more people. We’re grateful for the award and the experience of working on the Next Challenge, and we would not be here without the wonderful mentorship of Suzi Kim Scott.”
“This is only the beginning of our support for The Yappie,” said Jeff Freeland Nelson, Executive Director of Glen Nelson Center. “We will continue to work with The Yappie team as they strengthen their business plan and continue to grow as an important source of news and information in the public interest.”
Founded in 2018, The Yappie is a nonpartisan publication dedicated to tracking the rise of AAPI political power. It was one of 265 early stage media startups and student-led ventures who participated in the 2022 Next Challenge, a national competition designed to “promote equity in media” and “revolutionize how we inform and connect society in the future.”
About The Yappie: The Yappie is a nonpartisan publication dedicated to tracking Asian American and Pacific Islander power, politics, and influence. Learn more at theyappie.com/about.
About the Glen Nelson Center: Launched in 2018, Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group identifies, elevates, and invests in groundbreaking media ventures led by a diverse group of visionary founders. Connecting startup founders and teams with APMG staff, advisors, and board members informs strategic planning, supports long-term revenue and audience goals and strengthens the APMG innovation culture. For more information, visit GlenNelson.org.
About American Public Media Group: American Public Media Group (APMG) is the largest station-based public radio organization in the U.S., combining multi-regional station operations, national programming creation and distribution and innovative digital, social and mobile services in one organization. APMG’s operations include Minnesota Public Radio® (MPR®), a 46-station network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts of surrounding states, and Southern California Public Radio, a five-station network serving Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County, Coachella Valley, Santa Barbara, and the Inland Empire. Programs produced by MPR’s national programming division, American Public Media® (APM), reach over 17 million listeners with nearly 1,000 public radio stations and over 400 commercial stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programming in the nation. APM Studios, a division of APM, also offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APMG, visit americanpublicmediagroup.org.
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