Andria Kirkland
Journalist. Reporter. Producer. Story Teller.
Above is an interactive image that allows for viewers to engage with the story and recieve more details through clickable images and video. This ThingLink image was developed in conjunction with a larger multimedia story that followed the life of a young wheelchair basketvall player as he struggled with the physical restraints that came with living with Spina Bifida.
Please connect to the complete Atavist story Living with Spina Bifida at the link above.
I created this podcast a year prior to the recent protests that placed the University of Missouri in the national spotlight and raised questions about the campus' racial and social climate. This audio story features a social discussion with students about the naturally occurring enclaves and racial divisions within the student center at the University of Missouri. The piece particularly discusses a section of the student center occupied by African Americans known as the "Black Hole."
This story was filmed, produced and published using only an iPad and mobile applications.
The Arizona Dragon Boat Association celebrated its 11th year of hosting the annual dragon boat festival. The event was held on Tempe Town Lake where more than 30 teams of diverse paddlers ranging from students to seniors competed in divisional dragon boat races. The event celebrated and promoted culture, diversity, mental strength, physical health, teamwork and community while benefitting breast cancer survivor offsets, AZ disabled sports and special olympics.
This story was filmed, produced and published solely using an iPad and various mobile applications.
Mizzou After Dark provides students with alternative activities on Friday nights opposed to drinking and partying. These events bring students together to promote diversity, school spirit and develop a sense of community. The "Tigers in the Tournament" themed evening was held in Memorial Union and included crafting stations to make Mizzou art and cheer on the basketball team in the SEC tournament.
A short segment filmed for the multimedia story Living with Spina Bifida. This was filmed, produced and published using an iPad and mobile applications.
An audio slideshow about students getting educated on the importance of diversity and business networking skills at the annual Bottom Line Diversity Conference. The event was held by the Trulaske College of Business and Diverse Student Association within the Student Alumni Center.