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WWL Louisiana received two Edward R. Murrow Awards for Charisse Gibson’s series “Follow the Line,” awarded by the Radio Television Digital News Association.
The “Follow the Line” series explores the impact of “red lining” on New Orleans neighborhoods, a discriminatory practice preventing Black families from buying homes in white areas. The series won in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category as well as Excellence in Video.
Gibson and photojournalist Ricknise Riggins were congratulated for their work.
The series originally premiered in 2023 and is viewable online. Learn more about this important, groundbreaking series here and read about Gibson’s work here.
– Ashley Counce, Marketing Strategist, WWL-TV