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Comcast Partners with the Asian American Journalists Association San Francisco Bay Area Chapter to Launch New Storytelling Initiative

9 months ago

Comcast and the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) San Francisco Bay Area chapter are collaborating to launch Rising with the Tides, a new storytelling project designed to provide a platform for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) storytellers.

Since the COVID-19 crisis began, there has been a troubling increase in anti-Asian sentiment and hate crimes targeting Asian Americans. In addition, Pacific Islanders have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, and journalists across the country have faced furloughs, layoffs, and other economic hardships. A key goal of this new storytelling project is to counter that negativity with a series of stories that uplift and honor the AAPI community and support the journalists who cover it.

Between today and July 10, journalists will have the opportunity to submit story ideas about the AAPI community that explore themes of “resilience” and “solidarity.” This project also launches at a critical moment of continuing to dismantle racism and anti-blackness in America. Rising with the Tides especially welcomes stories that speak to this urgency and explore themes of resilience and solidarity between the AAPI and Black communities.

“What began as an idea to extend the celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander stories beyond APA Heritage Month has become an effort to reflect on the true meaning of solidarity,” said Lauren Kawana, President at AAJA-SF. “We are living in a time of extreme uncertainty and unrest. When faced with adversity, we all need to find our voice – and offer hope to others. We envision this storytelling initiative as a way to support local journalists and amplify the stories we all need to hear as we continue to do the work to lift each other up.”

AAJA-SF will select and award up to 10 finalists with a stipend ranging from $500 to $1,000 each to produce a piece in any medium, including print, audio, photo or video. Pitch submissions are open to students and working journalists in the Bay Area, with special consideration being given to AAJA-SF members and journalists impacted by furloughs or layoffs. Journalists will have approximately one month to work on their stories. Three winners will have the chance for their story to be featured on NBC’s Asian Pacific America show.

For more information on the project and guidelines, please visit aajasf.org

Filed Under: California News, Community Investment, In Your Area, NBCUniversal, Profile Series

Public Safety Power Shutoff

Powerful Winter Storm Creates Power Outages and Impacts Comcast Services

An “atmospheric river” winter storm has brought heavy rain, high winds, flash floods, avalanche warnings and extensive power outages to much of Northern California.

The storm has created impacts from the Sierra to Fresno, including the Bay Area and throughout numerous coastal communities. The system is expected to continue bringing heavy rain and wind to the area through Friday.

Numerous communities are experiencing power outages and thousands were told to evacuate in the Santa Cruz, California region.

Comcast services require commercial power to operate. Internet and video, as well as landline and even mobile phone services for homes and businesses, may stop functioning within hours after the commercial power is shut off.

Comcast understands this disruption to services can have a major impact on people’s lives and businesses, especially during the global pandemic.

The safety of our communities and employees is our utmost priority and Comcast takes special care during storms to ensure public safety. Once commercial power is restored, we will restore Comcast services that have been affected as quickly as possible in accordance with public safety and regulatory guidance.

Here are a few things you can do to stay informed:

  • Confirm your contact information at xfinity.com/myaccount—We will use this information to contact you if we expect a service disruption caused by a planned power outage. You can also use My Accountto check if your service has been restored.
  • Comcast Business customers can check their My Accountapp or the Comcast Business Status Center to get information and valuable updates.
  • Download your favorite shows and movies for offline viewing—With the Xfinity Stream app, you can watch shows and movies offline in case you lose power.
  • Download the Xfinity Connect App to receive Xfinity Voice calls via your mobile phone—Xfinity Voice customers can make and receive calls with their Xfinity phone number using their mobile phone.
  • Visit the Comcast California Blogwhere we will post information, updates and answers to commonly asked questions. On the blog, we’ve launched a special PSPS web page where you can get additional information.
  • Follow us on Twitter — our handle is @ComcastCA and we post valuable updates regularly.

Even if power is off, Comcast’s team never stops working for you. From our family to yours, we hope you remain safe.

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