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The Youth Council of NAACP-Springfield branch. Photo by Leonard Horton.
The Youth Council of NAACP-Springfield branch. Photo by Leonard Horton.

Local NAACP Youth Council visits Strong Hall studios

Instructor Leonard Horton led the students through a mock newscast.

March 21, 2018 by Lucie Amberg

Leonard Horton
Journalism Instructor Leonard Horton

Recently, members of Springfield’s NAACP Youth Council enjoyed exploring the world of broadcast journalism.

Leonard Horton, instructor in the department of media, journalism and film, welcomed the group to the journalism program’s facilities in Strong Hall. There, council members conducted a mock newscast.

“A television studio has a way of getting anyone’s attention,” Horton said. The experience was also an opportunity to practice collaboration.

“Aside from the lights and cameras, the attention to detail and communication needed to pull off a live production is a great teaching tool for young adults,” Horton said. “It was great to see students discover new talents.”

Students participating in a mock newscast
Photo courtesy of Deborah Holt

Shurita Thomas Tate, NAACP-Springfield Branch board member, agreed that there may be some future news anchors among the group.

“As we were leaving Strong Hall, several kids were puffed up about their newfound talent,” she shared. “It was really great to see.”

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