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45years 1975 - 2020 2020 A LETTER FROM A LETTER FROM LOUISIANA PUBLIC LOUISIANA BROADCASTING EDUCATIONAL PRESIDENT & CEO TELEVISION BETH COURTNEY AUTHORITY BOARD CHAIR VALENCIA BURTON

Dear Friends,

As we return to what has been labeled, “the new nor- In spite of the tremendous challenges, 2020 has mal,” LPB has learned many lessons from this pandemic. proven to be another meaningful year for LPB. As the We are committed to sharing vital information statewide Louisiana Educational Television Authority, LPB insti- on multiple platforms. This follows our more than 180 tuted new ways to engage students and educators by press conferences produced and shared with all media providing distance and at-home learning resources, as across the state. We provided information by broadcast- well as special on-air educational content, particularly ing, streaming and making available resources that you helpful to families with limited access to digital tech- may need in an emergency, be it hurricanes, viruses, nology. By working with the Louisiana Department of freezes or floods. We learned that families and teachers Education, LPB was able to “bridge the gap” in educa- need and appreciate our educational materials during tion and technology for so many in need. school closures, and educators also accessed training LPB was able to institute new safety protocols that opportunities available through our online library that allowed employees to continue to serve the citizens of includes all of the national PBS LearningMedia resources. Louisiana, east Texas, southern Arkansas, and south- We have learned that you enjoy Louisiana stories and western Mississippi, while keeping them safe. In doing that you value our commitment to programs that enlight- so, LPB has been a life-line of information about the en and enrich your daily lives. We love to connect with pandemic and during hurricane season by providing you and hear what your feedback about our multiple coverage of all of the Governor’s press conferences, offerings on LPB1, LPB2, and LPB3. and hosting discussions with authorities on health This past year, many of our longtime employees retired and safety. By sharing and practicing these health and we value their years of dedication. We have re- and safety measures put forth by Governor John Bel cruited some outstanding new members of our team who Edwards, the Louisiana Department of Health and the bring fresh and diverse perspectives to LPB. It seems that CDC, LPB worked to keep our local communities mov- the most often used adjective to describe our television ing in the right direction to overcome the pandemic. environment is change. We must learn new technology LPB, through its unbiased and trusted news pro- and keep track of all of those darn pass words. grams, has covered the other consequential events of Some things don’t change. We still look forward to this past year, including the nation’s social reckoning, drama on Masterpiece on Sunday nights and Passport in reaction to unjust actions against African Americans, whenever and wherever we want to stream PBS clas- as well as crimes against the Asian American commu- sics and new favorites. We share excitement with the nity. participants of Antiques Roadshow. We celebrate the Louisianans also turned to LPB for its entertaining accomplishments of Louisiana Legends and Louisiana and inspiring programs, like Masterpiece and Find- Young Heroes, but most importantly, we thank our mem- ing Your Roots, for a much needed respite from daily bers of Friends of LPB who are part of our family and we stresses. cherish our time together, whether that be virtually or in I would like to thank my fellow Board members for person. their creativity and invaluable contributions as we con- tinued our dedication to LPB, meeting virtually instead of in-person. It has been a pleasure to work with each of them. As we look to a brighter future, I am confident that LPB will successfully continue its mission in 2021 to serve the needs of the people of Louisiana and be- yond. We hope that you and your families continue to remain healthy and safe, and never hesitate to share your ideas with us, as you are the true spirit and trea- sure of Louisiana.

2 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 A LETTER FROM A LETTER FROM 2020 FRIENDS OF FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA PUBLIC EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING LOUISIANA PUBLIC BOARD CHAIR BROADCASTING BO HARRIS BOARD CHAIR CHARLES SPENCER

Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting is a nonprofit The Foundation portfolio has been constructed to corporation operating solely to support the Louisiana produce a return that can support the spending re- Educational Television Authority (dba LPB). FLPB is gov- quired for LPB’s continuing operations now and in the erned by a volunteer board of directors consisting of 30 future, and to do so without taking undue risk. With this individuals from across the state, with the support of the mandate in mind, the investments have been allocated staff who perform the day to day operations. to achieve broad diversification and risk/return charac- This has been a year none of us could have anticipat- teristics that are durable across different phases of the ed. Despite the uncertainty, Friends of LPB was able to economic cycle. continue our fundraising efforts providing our members The fiscal year 2020 will long be remembered as one a window to the world and programs offering of hope unlike any other in recent history. The global pandemic during these challenging times. was felt in many ways, not the least of which was the In 2019, LPB initiated an ambitious campaign with impact to the economy and capital markets. It could be a goal to increase membership to 20,000 by the end argued that we did in fact witness a full economic cycle of 2020. The campaign has seen tremendous success in less than twelve months. through multiple appeals including the quarterly raffles, Through it all, the Foundation Board met (Zoomed) membership drives and LPB’s most popular member regularly with our excellent investment advisor, The J.K. benefit, LPB Passport. Through these efforts, membership Meek Group at Graystone Consulting, and worked revenue saw an increase of 10%, resulting in $1,171,383 tirelessly to understand the implications for the Founda- being transferred to the Foundation for Excellence in tion and the steps that were being taken in response to Louisiana Public Broadcasting. I am also proud to report significant market volatility. By the end of the fiscal year, that the Friends of LPB membership has increased to the portfolio had grown modestly despite the market 19,400 and we are well on our way to reaching our tumult. Importantly, decisions throughout the period to goal of 20,000 members! reposition the portfolio have contributed to the enviable The 30th Annual Louisiana Legends Gala was re- position that we now enjoy entering the summer months. scheduled due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus. This year’s honorees are: Dr. Carolyn Leach Huntoon, sci- entist and the first woman to serve as Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center; Dr. Terry King, world-renowned Pediatric Cardiologist, co-inventor of the “King Mills Cardiac Umbrella;” Terry C. Landry, Sr., the first African American Superintendent of the Louisiana State Police; Johnny Robinson, LSU football great and 2019 NFL Hall of Fame Inductee; and Donna Saurage, philanthropist and Manager of CCC Holding L.L.C., the parent com- pany of Community Coffee. As you can see, Friends of LPB continues to pivot successfully, rising to the occasion to creatively find additional revenue streams. One thing is certain, LPB resonates in a very special way to our viewers, more and more of whom are becoming faithful members.

3 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY BOARD FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN Valencia Burton, Chairperson LOUISIANA PUBLIC Conrad Comeaux, Vice-Chairperson BROADCASTING BOARD Dr. Tina S. Holland, Secretary Charles Spencer, Chairperson Christopher J. Wegmann, Treasurer Mary T. Joseph, Secretary Kathy Kliebert, Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. William Arceneaux, Bo Harris, Friends Chairperson Director

Ted Beasley Richard H. Hartley Bill Blackwood Julie Cherry Robert E. King III Sally Clausen Millard F. “Sonny” Cranch Laura Lindsay Barbara DeCuir Eartha Cross David Tatman Rose J. Hudson Nancy S. Harrelson Tracie J. Woods H. Alston Johnson III Frank McArthur Darrel Papillion Dr. William Weldon FRIENDS OF LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD EX OFFICIO Bo Harris, Chairperson Therese Nagem, Treasurer NON-VOTING MEMBERS Cathy Seymour, Vice-Chairperson Bob Emmert, Immediate Past Chairperson Newt Dorsett, Secretary President and CEO, LPB Beth Courtney Cheri Ausberry Jay Johnson Sondra Mott-Long Jodi Penn Rives Emily Babineaux Philip Jordan Jim McCrery Walter Rudd Chairperson, LETA Ayres Bradford April Kirwan Adrienne Moore Carol Shadoin Valencia Burton Matt Dardenne Ann Knapp Dr. Peggy Murphy Howard White Tonia Henderson Jennifer Maggio Jimmy Oustalet Lela Mae Wilkes Chairperson, Friends of LPB Seth Irby Justin Marocco Denage Piper Ann Wilkinson Bo Harris

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Monroe Garland Saline Polk Montgomery Phillips Panola Pushmataha NORTH Hot Spring Grant Jefferson Arkansas Coahoma Quitman Pine Bluff Clarksdale Pike McCurtain Arkadelphia LPB broadcasts on the following Choctaw Sevier Howard Clark Dallas Lincoln Tallahatchie Cleveland Bolivar television stations. Desha Little River Lamar Hempstead Nevada Red River Ouachita Drew Leflore Calhoun Sunflower Baton Rouge Bowie Texarkana Carroll Bradley Greenville Miller Washington Chicot Titus Columbia El Dorado WLPB-DT 27.1, 27.2, 27.3 Hopkins Ashley Mount Pleasant Humphreys Lafayette Union Holmes Franklin Morris Cass Camp Sharkey

Monroe Issaquena Wood Marion Claiborne Union Morehouse West Carroll Yazoo Upshur Bossier KLTS East Carroll KLTM-DT 13.1, 13.2, 13.3 Lincoln Madison Longview Caddo Webster Monroe Gregg Warren Shreveport Ouachita Richland Smith Harrison Madison Clinton Bienville Henderson Jackson Hinds Lake Charles Rusk Panola KLTM Rankin Red River Caldwell Franklin De Soto Tensas Jacksonville KLTL-DT 18.1, 18.2, 18.3 Winn Claiborne Simpson Cherokee Copiah Shelby Natchitoches La Salle Catahoula Jefferson Anderson Natchitoches Nacogdoches Lafayette Grant Lawrence Sabine KLPA Natchez Lincoln San Augustine Concordia Adams Franklin KLPB-DT 24.1, 24.2, 24.3 Houston Lufkin Sabine Angelina Alexandria McComb Amite Pike Rapides Wilkinson Walthall Vernon Trinity Newton Avoyelles Shreveport Jasper Jasper West Feliciana St. Helena Washington East Feliciana Polk Walker KLTS-DT 24.1, 24.2, 24.3 Tyler Evangeline Beauregard Allen Pointe Coupee St. Landry East Baton Rouge Tangipahoa San Jacinto West Baton Rouge Livingston St. Tammany Baton Rouge Alexandria Cleveland KLTL WLPB Hardin Jefferson Davis Acadia KLPB St. Martin Montgomery Calcasieu Ascension Liberty Iberville Orange Lake Charles Lafayette Lafayette St. John the Baptist KLPA-DT 25.1, 25.2, 25.3 Jefferson Beaumont St. James Iberia Assumption St. Charles Jefferson Cameron St. Martin Harris Vermilion New Orleans Chambers Pasadena St. Mary WLAE-DT 32.1, 32.2, 32.3 Houma Lafourche Galveston Terrebonne

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3 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 PRODUCPRODUCTION September 6, 2020 marked Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s 45th anniversary on the air. In 2020, more than any other year previously, LPB proved to be a trusted and vital source for informa- tion to the citizens of Louisiana. From the COVID pandemic to multiple hurricane landings, LPB fulfilled its mission… and more. Governor Edwards speaks at an emergency briefing. LPB continues to be uniquely prepared to serve the entire state ernor Edwards, as well as state health, education and busi- during this unprecedented emergency thanks to its statewide ness leaders to help answer viewer questions. LPB received network of six public television stations in Baton Rouge, Alex- 3,000 viewer questions. andria, Lafayette, Monroe, Shreveport, and Lake Charles, as well as LPB’s public television affiliate in New Orleans (WLAE The LPB news and production departments remained steadfast TV) and our well established digital platforms. in delivering up-to-date advisories from the Louisiana Depart- ment of Health and CDC. Viewers saw multiple stories on As COVID-19 made its way into Louisiana, LPB took action the Covid-19 topic covered on LPB’s weekly news program with LPB.org becoming a trusted one-stop resource for citizens Louisiana: The State We’re In, in its 44th year of produc- looking for information. A dedicated COVID-19 resource tion. Stories ranged from updates on the state’s response, to page provided information about topics ranging from CDC the courage of frontline workers, to the first-hand experiences Guidelines to statewide school lunch program locations. of COVID survivors, and medical research being conducted on a local level. LPB began providing the live pool feed for all of the daily emergency briefings and press conferences from Louisiana Our monthly public affairs Governor John Bel Edwards. LPB made that feed available to program, Louisiana Public all television and radio stations – both public and commercial Square allowed us to delve – across the state. These press conferences were available even deeper into the pan- across all LPB digital platforms. Of an estimated 181 press demic. In April, Pulse of a conferences covered in 2020, there were 361,681 views with Pandemic once again brought the Governor and state health, 72,385 hours watched on lpb.org. Nearly 6,500 viewers education, and economic officials together to answer viewer used the free LPB App to watch. questions and interact. In July, with the topic, Reopening Education, LPS brought together state education officials to In March, with a statewide “Stay At Home Order” ahead, LPB address concerns about what the coming school year would produced and broadcast statewide the program COVID-19: look like, as well as questions about online instruction. Octo- Louisiana’s Response. This program brought together Gov- ber’s Delay of Game: Football and COVID-19 looked at all the aspects of the pandemic’s effect on the college football season – a major economic driver for Louisiana.

State health, education, and business leaders join Governor Edwards for COVID-19: Louisiana’s Response.

5 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 CTIONIn December, the focus shifted to the upcoming launch of the COVID-19 vaccine. Once again working with Governor Edwards and state public health officials, LPB brought view- ers Covid-19 Vaccine in Louisiana: What You Need to Know.

CABL’s Barry Erwin, LPB CEO Beth Courtney, and LPB’s Andre’ Moreau cover Governor Edwards’ inauguration. While the COVID-19 pandemic and record hurricane season were front and center, LPB continued to provide the public with the coverage, events and stories they have come to expect.

•During election season, LPB kept Louisiana citizens in- formed beginning with the broadcast of the Governor’s inauguration, the East Baton Rouge mayoral debate, and subsequent election night coverage. •Louisiana Public Square continued to provide citizens a forum to voice their opinions and concerns about issues affecting Louisiana, and to pose questions to leading Andre’ Moreau interviews a resident after Hurricane Laura. experts and key decision makers. The goal is to encour- LPB IS HERE FOR YOU DURING A age civic engagement and civil discourse – the foundation RECORD-SETTING HURRICANE SEASON of a strong democracy. In 2020, with scenes of social unrest and calls for racial justice, LPB explored these issues The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season holds the record for the through reports on Louisiana: The State We’re In and most named storms in a season. Louisiana found itself in the with Louisiana Public Square: Dialogue on Disparity. “cone of uncertainty” eight times, with five storms making •Other subjects discussed on Louisiana Public Square landfall in Louisiana, breaking the state record for the most this year included: Vaping in Louisiana; Hacked; Cultivat- strikes in a single season. ing Food Security; Youth & Guns; Engaging Louisiana; Election 2020; and Children’s Health Matters. The citizens of Louisiana depended on LPB more than ever. •Louisiana: The State We’re In (SWI), LPB’s long-run- ning weekly, award-winning newsmagazine, combined •LPB served as an important link between critical commu- in-depth coverage about the important issues in 2020 nications from the Governor and citizens statewide. along with expert analysis of those issues. Through Oc- •LPB covered 46 Tropical Update press conferences both tober, SWI was co-anchored by veteran award-winning by broadcast & online with more than 50,000 watching reporters, André Moreau (Managing Editor), and Nata- online alone. sha Williams. In December, LPB welcomed reporter, Kara •Louisiana: The State We’re In provided in-depth, con- St. Cyr as new co-anchor. She joined André Moreau to tinuing coverage on preparations & recovery efforts. produce stories for SWI tackling critical issues on the pan- •LPB.org provided a dedicated hurricane resource page demic, healthcare, education, and more. Since its incep- with links to resources for food assistance, disaster ben- tion in 1976, SWI has been a leader in coverage of the efits, & housing information. Louisiana Legislature. Its goal has always been to explain •Hurricane Laura is considered the most destructive of the how legislation will affect the lives of the people of the five storms to hit Louisiana.LPB developed a partner- state. The program also features stories on the art, culture, ship with KPLC – TV in Lake Charles that allowed daily people and places that make Louisiana so unique. broadcasts (Mon-Fri) of reports from the station, whose broadcast tower toppled during the hurricane. This part- nership was beneficial in multiple ways: With LPB’s tower standing strong, residents of the hard hit areas could still get news of what was happening in the area by simply using an antennae – no cable or satellite was needed to receive the signal. LPB’s statewide network proved helpful as many residents of the area were displaced in shelters across the state. This partnership provided a daily glimpse of what was happening in their hometown and helped spread vital information about resources and recovery. Frederick Kalmbach, Managing Editor of The Advocate and Beth Courtney, LPB CEO at the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayoral Forum.

6 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 PRODUC•LPB completed the critical federally mandated FCC Tele- LPB continues to collaborate with the Louisiana State Ar- vision Spectrum Repack project, as well as installation of chives to preserve Louisiana’s historic media recordings and a new ATSC 3.0 Antenna and transmitter in Shreveport. to expand the Louisiana Digital Media Archive (LDMA), The FCC also granted LPB a power increase to 550 KW, which now has over 9,000 videos available for viewing allowing a coverage area that reaches well into East online through ladigitalmedia.org. LPB’s Louisiana Digital Texas to Gladewater, which is 82.5 miles from the KLTS Media Archive is affiliated with the American Archive of Public transmitter. Broadcasting. Each month the LDMA highlights items in its •In 2020, audiences were able to access LPB in more collection with special curated content. The monthly highlights ways than ever before with YouTube TV and with live for 2020 were: Louisiana Inaugurations (Jan.); Black History streaming capabilities on lpb.org and with the LPB App. Month and the LPB series Folks, 1981-1990 (Feb.); Women’s •LPB continued to produce and promote programs that History Month: Trailblazers (Mar.); 10th Anniversary of the speak to Louisiana’s uniqueness. In particular, the LPB BP Oil Spill (Apr.); Music: Folks (May); Louisiana Road Trip produced digital series, Good Gumbo, in addition to (June); Louisiana Chefs (July); Fight for Women’s Rights: 100th LPB Cooks! 40 Years of Flavor, A Living History: LSU Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage (Aug.); LPB’s 45th Anniver- Rural Life Museum Turns 50, Louisiana Travels, and sary (September 6th); Presidential Elections: Election Day – Art Rocks! The Series: Holiday Special. November 3, 2020 (Oct.); Native American Heritage Month •LPB’s Art Rocks! series (Nov.); and Holiday Cooking in Louisiana (Dec.) began its eighth season in 2020 with all new episodes LPB’s LDMA rediscovered a documentary not seen in decades highlighting Louisiana’s about voter registration efforts in Louisiana on the eve of the unique arts and culture, each historic 2020 election. A recording of this 1982 documentary featuring a visual or per- nearly lost to history, The Marchers: 16 Days on Highway 1, forming artist, or an arts and was digitized and preserved through the work of the LDMA cultural organization from with support from a grant award from the American Archive of around the state. 2020 pro- Public Broadcasting (AAPB) through its Transcribe to Digi- files from seasons 7 and 8 included: Monroe woodwork- tize Challenge by vendor George Blood L.P., a digitization er, Kyle Snellenberger; The Frescoes of Conrad Albrizio; service provider. For every speech-to-text transcript that LPB Argentinian muralist, Francisco “Pastel” Diaz; conservator corrected, George Blood digitized one of LPB’s programs Elise Grenier; woodworker Audie Maxie of Linville; mixed free-of-charge. media artist Malaika Favorite; New Orleans photogra- phers Richard Sexton and Tina Freeman; the exhibition Acadia: Painting and Place at the New Orleans Museum of Art; painter Isoko Onodera of Baton Rouge; muralist Robert Dafford; the public art installation, Herons on the Bayou in Monroe; Baton Rouge Gallery artists’ works on protective face coverings; violinist Lin He of Baton Rouge; mixed media artist Veretta Garrison-Moller of Alexandria; Shreveport artists producing work during COVID-19; the legacy of Baton Rouge sculptor Frank Hayden; Louisiana milliner Mimi Holaday; painter Eliza- The Marchers: 16 Days on Highway 1 was first broadcast beth Morgan of Alexandria; vocalists, the Foto Sisters of on LPB on August 18, 1982. The documentary chronicles the Clinton; and the photographic quilts of Letitia Huckaby. 16-day, 246-mile Black voter registration march from Shreve- A number of these artist profiles have been syndicated port to Baton Rouge that took place in June 1982. The march nationally via the MMG Arts Initiative. was sponsored by the Louisiana NAACP and the Louisiana •In February, nearly 100 people attended the LPB in the Legislative Black Caucus. The program includes highlights of Community Event – The GU272 & The Louisiana Con- the speeches made by several civil rights activists, including nection. The event included a screening of the upcom- A.Z. Young, the organizer of the 1967 Bogalusa Civil Rights ing season of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis March; Reverend T.J. Jemison, one of the organizers of the Gates, Jr., along with a panel discussion about ancestral 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott; State Representative Joe Del- connections to the Georgetown University 272 and the pit; Rupert Richardson, the President of the Louisiana NAACP; opportunities now available for their ancestors. 272 refers Ben Jeffers, the march organizer; State Representative Richard to the number of enslaved men, women, and children Turnley; and future State Senator Cleo Fields. who were sold by the university to Louisiana plantation owners. This kicked off a mini-series exploring the history The LDMA also highlighted, through bonus blog posts, LSU and the topic on our weekly news program Louisiana: Football (in honor of LSU winning the National Champion- The State We’re In. ship), Remembering Ellis Marsalis, Back to School (LPB’s educational programming), and Remembering Mike Foster.

7 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 outreachOUTREACH KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGED DURING QUARANTINE

When the COVID-19 virus arrived in Louisiana in March, the outbreak spread at a rapid rate. In less than a month, the Governor issued a stay-at-home order. By mid-April, it was clear there was not going to be a quick resolution. For many, the battle against COVID-19 was more than fending off the virus itself; it was also dealing with the emotional impact a pandemic brings. The isolation necessary for proper social distancing can increase loneliness, leading to feelings of hopelessness and depression. How could LPB pivot quickly in a crisis to best serve citizens across our state and still practice safe social distancing? Lafayette; Claire Holder, 12th grader at St. Joseph’s Acad- emy in Baton Rouge; Caleb Lewis, 12th grader at Northlake Christian School in Covington; Riley Marze, 10th grader at Leesville High School in Leesville; and Garrett Sanders, 12th grader at Hammond High Magnet School in Hammond. The Louisiana Young Heroes Program was presented in 2020 with the generous support of the Propane Dealers of Louisiana with the additional sponsorship of Hancock Whitney Bank, Community Coffee, DEMCO and Hotel Indigo. Their support allowed each Young Hero to receive a new laptop computer and other gifts of appreciation. Governor and First Lady PROGRAMS WITH A PURPOSE Edwards recorded a special video message for the Young Heroes and East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon LPB began working on The Helpers, an online digital series. Weston Broome provided each Young Hero with a Certificate The idea was born from the words of PBS icon and everyone’s of Celebration. favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to LPB presented more safe, socially distanced online options me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who that were both entertaining and educational: Two LPB nomi- are helping.’” If LPB could showcase short videos of people nated films were featured in thePBS Online Film Festival. LPB coming together to help during this time of crisis, perhaps we also took part in the All Y’All podcast series called Louisiana could lessen the feelings of fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and Hayride Stories. More uplifting viewing included LPB’s broad- loneliness and maybe they could even serve to inspire others cast of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation to help in these challenging times. LPB Digital Studios pro- 2020 Angel Award program, honoring everyday citizens duced 15 episodes that live on LPB’s YouTube Channel (2,551 doing extraordinary things to help Louisiana children. views), website, and social media platforms (12,000+ views). In April, LPB partnered with Independent Television Ser- 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of the Louisiana Young vice (ITVS) and Independent Lens to present Bedlam, a docu- Heroes Awards. While the pandemic necessitated a cancella- mentary examining the national mental health crisis. During tion of Louisiana Young Heroes Day activities, LPB nonetheless the broadcast, viewers had the opportunity to join LPB in a was able to celebrate the achievements of six exceptional nationwide experiment – a live survey and text conversation and inspirational high school students from around the state, with other viewers across the country sharing thoughts and including in new ways that introduced each student to viewers ideas for addressing mental health issues. across the state. Each Young Hero was featured in a story on LPB’s Louisiana: The State We’re In. The stories were then pre- In October, LPB premiered The Power of We: A Sesame sented in a half hour special that aired statewide in primetime. Street Special. Designed as a co-viewing experience for A Young Hero is defined as someone who may have over- children and families, the special addressed racism – and come personal obstacles, excelled academically, and served modeled how children can stand up to it. The special re-aired as a role model giving back to their schools, churches and/ throughout October and November on LPB and the LPB PBS or communities. The 2020 Louisiana Young Heroes are: KIDS 24/7 channel. Tips and resources to help families and Anthony Chiasson, 10th grader at Catholic High School in caregivers discuss race, racism, and being anti-racist with their Baton Rouge; Lillian DeJean, 12th grader, homeschooled in children are available on pbskidsforparents.org. 8 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 outreach

From April through August, LPB participated in the initiative, PBS American Portrait, working with leaders of arts and cultural non-profit organizations, community agencies, and re- gional publications who served as LPB/PBS American Portrait Community Ambassadors. This national storytelling project asked people all over the country to submit their stories by responding to thought-provoking prompts, stories made all the more poignant because of the pandemic and concurrent so- cietal unrest. Thanks to our Community Ambassadors, at least 100 story submissions from Louisiana were uploaded directly to the PBS American Portrait website.

LPB’s LearningMedia conducted several virtual hands-on learning experiences including a Molly of Denali Pop-Up Museum event, which taught attendees basic research skills, biography writing, and map-making. Sixteen families and 25 kids enjoyed LPB’s virtual Molly of Denali-Holiday Camp over Christmas. Attendees created snow scenes with Molly, made totems, and talked about cultural traditions, specifically VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO family recipes. Approximately 250 families took part in the INTERACT & LEARN Cradle to K – Baton Rouge Community Celebration and LPB was there signing families up for our free Bright By Text LPB continued to engage the community with virtual events, as program and helping children make fun Ready Jet Go! Space well. The Gene and the Acadians: A Discussion About Ge- helmets. netics was our first ever online screening and panel discussion which was initially planned as an in-person event. That was Viewing options expanded beginning in March, when LPB be- followed by another virtual event a few months later: LPB’s gan streaming live on YouTube TV. Dedicated live channels Girls Virtual Road Trip to the Museum. LPB partnered with the for LPB and LPB KIDS, as well as on-demand programming, LSU College of Science to bring this interactive and hands-on started being available to YouTube TV subscribers, expanding virtual event to seventy girls across the state, allowing them to PBS’s digital footprint and offering viewers additional ways explore careers in science. Each attendee received a science to stream PBS and LPB content. In addition to YouTube TV, LPB kit filled with three activities designed to spark curiosity of the content is available on all LPB-branded PBS platforms, includ- natural world. ing PBS.org and PBSKIDS.org, as well as the PBS Video app and PBS KIDS Video app available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV and Chromecast. LPB members are also able to view an extended library of quality public television programming via LPB Passport.

In August, LPB expanded its digital frontiers further when LPB-HD began streaming live online at lpb.org/livetv with no subscription nor cost associated. Other ways to access the LPB-HD live stream are through video.lpb.org/ livestream or pbs.org/livestream.

As public media with the power of a statewide network, LPB remains uniquely qualified to serve Louisiana during times of crisis. As we continue to make our way through this pandemic, LPB will continue to execute our mission to inform, educate, and entertain while ensuring that ALL of Louisiana’s children The GU272 & The Louisiana Connection Event are served.

9 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 EDUCATIONEDUCATION laptop computer or tablet – more than 200,000 students. The tremendous reach of LPB’s six-station network, presented the opportunity to serve those students and their families.

In an effort to reach all students regardless of access to technology and help make up for lost instructional time, LPB developed “Curriculum-Based Programming” – airing Mon- day –Friday from 6am until 5pm. The morning hours were dedicated to the award-winning PreK – 3rd grade PBS KIDS programming upon which viewers have historically depended. Supplementing this, LPB developed an easy-to-use guide BRIDGING THE GAP showing parents the alignment of programs to curriculum. SCHOOLS SHUT-DOWN; PUBLIC Further, LPB dedicated a portion of our summer daytime TELEVISION STEPS-UP WITH LEARNING broadcast schedule to even more educational programming OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL – in particular math instruction for grades 6-12. LPB’s Sum- mer Sessions included grade specific math instructional videos Louisiana parents, teachers and caregivers were already broadcast from noon until 3:30PM, followed by an hour aware of the tremendous educational resource available and a-half of local/national programs on world, American, through LPB/PBS KIDS programs, but with schools shutdown, and Louisiana history, as well as science, and Louisiana and LPB took action. Working to make quarantine time quality American literature. time, in March, LPB launched the initiative “At-Home Learn- ing” in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Educa- tion. Featuring broadcast programming and multiple digital re- sources, LPB worked to provide educational continuity during a chaotic time for most Louisiana families and school districts.

By June, the school year may have ended, but LPB continued our partnership with the Louisiana Department of Educa- tion and launched Bridging the Gap, a comprehensive and enhanced distance learning education plan designed to support educators, students, and their families. By mid-year, state education leaders realized how widespread the “digi- tal divide” was in Louisiana. LPB kicked off the initiative with an informational webinar for school superintendents across the state, designed to introduce them to all the free resources available from LPB.

LPB LEARNINGMEDIA: TRAINING FOR DISTRICTS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS & CAREGIVERS In order to facilitate easy access for parents and teachers fac- ing a new world of learning at-home, LPB responded with an At-Home Learning dedicated webpage with vast resources from LPB LearningMedia. From free educational videos, apps and games for children to access to Discovery Education and links to Department of Education resources, this website was one place where parents and teachers could go to find edu- cational content, sorted by grade and subject, to help continue THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL learning at-home. BROADCASTING With 74,000 page views, parents, teachers and caregivers A survey by the Louisiana Department of Education showed found the resource invaluable. LPB LearningMedia answered that more than half of the students in 27 of 69 of Louisiana’s the call to serve as a resource and answer questions by host- school districts lacked access to a school-issued or personal ing weekly training webinars via Zoom. By year-end, approxi-

10 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 EDUCATION

mately 200 participants learned how to get started using all tional Resource list, broken down by grade that was shared in the resources with first-hand training by LPB staff. LPB’s initia- LPB’s Educational Services Department e-newsletters sent to tive “Getting Children Ready to Learn with LPB” was pre- 28,000 educators throughout the state, on LPB’s social media sented during a statewide virtual Teacher Leader Summit. LPB platforms with approximately 80,000 followers and in part- also offered the option to work directly with representatives nership with The Advocate, Louisiana’s largest newspaper. from Louisiana school districts to create customized, shareable lesson plans geared toward their needs and standards. LPB RENEWS COMMITMENT TO FRENCH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING LPB LearningMedia continued to support educators through- out the year with virtual EdCamps, Discovery Education LPB renewed its efforts to preserve Louisiana’s French lan- webinars, and an LSU Early Childhood Playful Learning virtual guage heritage with an ongoing partnership with the Council session. LPB offered LPB Bright by Text webinars to share for the Development of French in Louisiana, (CODOFIL), information about this free localized, customized, direct-to- and the announcement to extend its distribution agreement parent texting service for use by local school districts to con- with Groupe Média TFO (Télévision Française de l’Ontario), tact parents and caregivers directly with local resources and the leader in French educational content in North America. age appropriate information. Bright by Text is funded by a LPB committed to providing an additional two years of award- grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and is part winning TFO educational content to French-speakers and of LPB’s commitment to the federally funded Ready to Learn future French-speakers throughout Louisiana on its 24-hour initiative that works to prepare children for success in school. children’s channel, LPB PBS KIDS.

As an uncertain and modified school year got underway in LPB provides 14 hours of French-language children’s pro- the fall, LPB LearningMedia continued serving the distance gramming weekly, content designed for children ages 2-8. In learning needs of Louisiana families and teachers by offering addition to TFO content, this block also includes French-lan- printable weekly activity packets suitable for children PreK – K guage versions of some PBS favorites like Peg + Chat (Peg + and grades 1-2. LPB also developed a weekly Top 5 Educa- Cat) and Le Village de Dany (Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood).

11 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 FRIENDSFRIENDS OF LPB OF LPB

Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (FLPB), a nonprofit PBS’s premier subscriber video streaming service, Passport, corporation operating to support the Louisiana Educational has been a powerful tool in generating new members. Since its Television Authority, is organized to further the educational inception in January 2016, Passport has brought in over 4,200 and cultural enrichment of all citizens and to assist in making new members. Since January 2020, Passport activation has the benefits of educational and public television programming increased 45%, generating $112K in revenue and 1,869 new available to all the people of Louisiana. Increasing evident members. In the age of COVID and social quarantining, Pass- throughout the pandemic, was the importance of public televi- port is a major draw for LPB fundraising and membership. sion as a resource and also a respite from daily stresses to members and viewers. On-Air Pledge Drives remain a central method of fundraising and reaching potential new members. LPB’s on-air drives (three In February, FLPB and LPB partnered to launch the 2020 full 2-week drives in March, August, December and two, short Viewer Survey to gather public input and information about 2-7 day drives in January and June) played a key role in do- how viewers watch LPB content, what LPB programs are val- nor acquisition with an average of 1,300 new members annu- ued most, and how LPB can better serve the citizens of Loui- ally. Working together, FLPB and LPB were able to pivot during siana. With media content the pandemic from in-studio available on a wide array live pledge events with much of devices and platforms, volunteer and staff interaction the goal was to ensure LPB to virtual and socially-dis- creates and presents content tanced taped pledge messag- that enhances the lives of all ing that made use Skype by Louisianans and that viewers on-air talent and LPB’s Produc- are able to watch public tele- tion and Digital teams. FLPB vision programs when they and LPB continue to develop want and where they are. The updated messaging, pledge survey also served to support programs, and customized fundraising efforts and culti- pledge gifts, in addition to vate new members. The sur- offering news ways for viewers vey was completed by 2,880 to contribute including Text to people, five times more Donate, a text-based dona- respondents than the previous tion service piloted by public survey effort 10 years earlier. media’s Contributor Develop- Survey results were reported ment Partnership (CPD) with in early summer and included positive results, nationally. The that 75% of respondents said new multi-platform service they’d be most willing to fi- allows users to text a keyword nancially contribute to LPB for to a phone number that then the purpose of supporting its connects them with FLPB’s do- mission of improving the lives nation platform. This is excep- of all Louisianans. Highest on the list for reasons respondents tionally important, because according to digital viewing data, valued LPB was “high-quality” national PBS programs at much of LPB’s digital viewing and engagement is taking place 92%, followed by commercial-free viewing at 70%, and LPB’s through mobile devices. Another upgrade in 2020 was the dominance as Louisiana’s storyteller at 67%. The majority of development of Pledge Cart, offering viewers an online, digital survey respondents valued LPB as a ”safe-haven” for children menu of membership offers and incentives in a format designed and as a valued source for educational resources, indicating to increase giving. a dedication to “a mission of serving children.” Also valued was LPB’s role in news and public affairs as a forum for public Planned Giving/Major Donors: FLPB is continually evaluating discourse (47%) and critical emergency information (37% - giving levels and donor benefits and has instituted a national although this was pre-COVID) planned giving initiative, the “Ducks In A Row Campaign,” fea- turing an estate planning guide and on-air spots. FLPB is also One main objective of the viewer survey was to increase expanding its base of support through new Acquisition Lists, the number of members to 20,000 by the end of 2020. This Direct Mail, and AmazonSmile. ambitious 18-month campaign, called 20K for 2020. Current membership is 19,400, up 31%, and just 600 members shy of our goal of 20,000 members!

12 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 FRIENDSFRIENDS OF LPB OF LPB

Lipsey, owner of Lipsey’s, one of the nation’s largest sporting goods distributors; W. Clinton “Bubba” Rasberry, Jr., manag- ing partner for Crestview Woods and Rasberry Commercial Properties; and Richard Zuschlag, CEO of Acadian Compa- nies and a 2012 Louisiana Legend. The three award recipients were major underwriters of the award-winning 2019 LPB documentary, In the Blind, about the duck hunting culture in Louisiana.

Outgoing board members Anne Kennedy, Robert Levy and Rae Vasquez were recognized and the Chairman’s Award was presented to outgoing Board Chair Bob Emmert. During Emmert’s tenure, revenue streams were diversified and mem- bership revenue increased by 9.5%. 2020 Louisiana Legends honorees: Dr. Carolyn Leach This increase in revenue was thanks in large part to Quar- Huntoon, Dr. Terry terly Raffles. In 2020, raffle revenues totaled $322,230! King, Terry Landry, Congratulations went to Dr. Louis Bienvenu of Baton Rouge, Johnny Robinson, who won a $10,000 Delta Airlines gift card to fly anywhere and Donna Saurage in the world; James Wilkins of Baton Rouge of Baton Rouge, winner of the PowerOn Raffle and a Generac Generator from The Louisiana Legends Awards Gala and Auction is a very Optimize EGS valued at $10,000 including installation; and special annual event hosted by Friends of Louisiana Public congratulations also went to Tricia Johnson of Arnaudville, Broadcasting and by Governor and First Lady Edwards, winner of the Win The Wheels Raffle and a new Tesla, valued serving as honorary co-chairs. The event honors the best at approximately $38,800. and brightest of Louisiana’s sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in a variety of disciplines and have brought honor to the state. While the pandemic necessitated a postponement of the awards gala, FLPB proudly announced the Louisiana Legends honorees: Dr. Carolyn Leach Huntoon, scientist and the first woman to serve as Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center; Dr. Terry King, world-renowned Pediatric Cardiologist, co-inventor of the “King Mills Cardiac Umbrella;” Terry Landry, the first African American Superin- tendent of the Louisiana State Police; Johnny Robinson, LSU football great and 2019 NFL Hall of Fame Inductee; and Don- na Saurage, philanthropist and Manager of CCC Holding L.L.C., the parent company of Community Coffee Company. They join a prestigious list of 144 past Louisiana Legends that includes Academy and Grammy Award winners, star athletes, In December, FLPB launched the LPB Kids Club Birthday a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Pulitzer Prize win- Box. For just $5 per month, families could start a membership ners, and esteemed dignitaries including Louisiana governors for their child that would include a birthday box, the newest and the U.N. Ambassador to the United Nations. Begun in Kids Club member benefit. With the idea of the excitement of 1990 the is a fundraising and public Louisiana Legends Gala a child receiving a birthday package in the mail, each Kids awareness project that draws support and participation Club member will open the box to discover books, stickers, from LPB supporters across the state who appreciate the many coloring sheets and more surprises, as well a week long birth- outstanding educational and cultural programs LPB provides. day announcement on-air and online.

In September, Friends of LPB honored distinguished support- As we look hopefully to a post-pandemic future, the FLPB ers and champions of Louisiana Public Broadcasting during looks forward to supporting the mission of LPB through re- its . The virtual gathering was also an 2020 Annual Meeting sumed in-person activities and family-friendly events. occasion to celebrate the 2020 Honorees of LPB President’s Awards presented by LPB President, Beth Courtney. The recipi- ents are long-time supporters and advocates of LPB: Richard

13 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 AWARDAWARDS This year, LPB President Beth Courtney was awarded UNIQUELY LOUISIANA two prestigious awards for her lifetime of public service IN THE BLIND through public media. The LPB produced documentary In The Blind was rec- ognized “the best program highlighting the diversity LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS: of the people, places and things of Louisiana.” In The 2020 BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR Blind traces the unique traditions and rich culture of wa- Beth Courtney, President and CEO of Louisiana Public terfowl hunting in Louisiana and was produced, written, Broadcasting and directed by New Orleans based filmmaker Emma Lou Reid.

Julia George Moore accepts the 2020 Broadcaster of the Year Award on behalf of her mother, LPB President and CEO, Beth Courtney. A Louisiana native born in Shreveport, Beth Courtney joined LPB in 1976 where her interests in politics and Beth Courtney is joined by her family and presented the 2020 National Mortar Board Alumni Achievement Award. her belief in the public’s right to know were put to good Pictured L-R: Governor John Bel and First Lady Donna Edwards, use. She reported on state government and moderated Julia George Moore, Virginia Moore and Andrew Moore, multiple political forums. She began anchoring what is Beth and Bob Courtney, and John Hardy. now the state’s longest running broadcast program, Loui- siana: The State We’re In.

Beth Courtney became President and General Manager of LPB’s six-station network in 1985, becoming one of the first women in the nation to do so. Bringing together her Governor John Bel and passions for history and documentaries, she turned LPB First Lady Donna Edwards into the epicenter for award-winning Louisiana-themed and Beth Courtney. documentaries that include: Sunshine By the Stars: 2020 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Celebrating Louisiana Music, the six-part Louisiana: A NATIONAL MORTAR BOARD NATIONAL COLLEGE History, Uncle Earl, Atchafalaya Houseboat, Katrina’s SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Smallest Victims, Cradle of the Stars – The Story of the Beth Courtney, President and CEO of Louisiana Public Louisiana Hayride, Seize & Secure: The Battle for La Broadcasting Fière, and In The Blind, just to name a few. Courtney also helped launch and still co-hosts Louisiana Public Square, 2020 NETA AWARDS FINALISTS: LPB’s monthly public affairs program. Prehistoric Virtual Girls Road Trip (Category: Education - Virtual Learning Events) The Helpers (Category: Content - Short Form)

14 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 AWARDUNDERWUNDERWRITERS SHOWS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN LOUISIANA PUBLIC SQUARE

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LPB would like to thank the companies and individuals who supported public television in Louisiana by underwriting LPB programs and events.

89.3 WRKF Public Radio Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Bernard F. Duhon, Attorney Ltd. Louisiana Forestry Association Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana Louisiana Healthcare Connections Community Coffee Louisiana Office of Tourism Community Foundation of North Louisiana Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Burea Country Roads Magazine Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital & Regional Cyber Innovation Center Medical Center DEMCO Paragon Casino Resort Entergy Services, Inc Propane Dealers of Louisiana ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Querbes and Nelson Hancock Whitney Bank Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Hotel Indigo Thornton, Musso & Bellemin Kilpatrick Life Insurance Co./Roseneath Funeral Home U.S. Army, Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion Louisiana Companies Willis-Knighton Health System

The Zigler Foundation

MATCHING GIFT CORPORATIONS

Air Products & Chemicals Boeing Freeport-McMoran IBM Murphy Oil TRW Foundation Albemarle Foundation Borden Gannett Lucent Technologies Olin UPS Foundation Arco Chevron Georgia Gulf McGraw Hill Pfizer Vulcan AT&T Cigna Gulf Coast Wireless Merrill Lynch PPG Industries Bell South Citgo Honeywell Monsanto Spectra Energy

15 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 Named in honor of our Louisiana Legends honorees past and present, the Louisiana Legends Society hosts a very special and a very generous group of donors, who in their own right, have become the Legends of public television in Louisiana. This prestigious group of Friends supports Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) at the $10,000 level and above.

Acadian Companies Richard Lipsey The W Clinton Rasberry, Jr. Attaway Foundation Louisiana Lottery Family In honor of Kathleen Corporation In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Leslie R. Blanco Mr. & Mrs. Roy O. Martin III Richard Beverly Coates Martin Foundation Rockhold Family Foundation SOCIETY Jan deGravelles McDonald’s of Baton Rouge Stephanie Smith Doré Family Foundation Scotty Moran Special Children’s Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James K. Elrod Dr. & Mrs. William Pryor Josef Sternberg Memorial Fund W. Ross Foote, LLC Jennifer & Sean Reilly The Scott Foundation Julaine Gray Winifred & Kevin Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valluzzo Hendrick Family RoyOMartin The Wheless Foundation Foundation The Newtron Group Willis-Knighton Health System Sharon Holder William Norton The Zuschlag Family Foundation

Josephine Nixon Hartley & Nick Daigle Elizabeth Keith Mr. & Mrs. Louis W. Peters William & Gail Pryor Gwynn Dardar Elizabeth & Doug Keith Peters Wealth Advisors, Mr. & Mrs. James Richardson Matt Dardenne Jeri & David Kelly LLC Randy Roberts Linda & Marty Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Kent Mr. & Mrs. Jon Q. Petersen Susie & Art Sample John Davies Louise Kinney Millie Pixley Ashley & Brett Sides Bonnie Davis Kay Kirkpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Don Phelps The Visionary Society is a very David & Virginia Smith Dr. & Mrs. William Davis, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Kris Kirkpatrick Helen Pope generous group of Friends who Emily Douglass Stewart Mr. & Mrs. James E. Davison April & John Kirwan Jan & Jay Querbes support LPB by contributing Cecil Talley John Denison Dr. & Mrs. James Knoepp Sue Rainer funds between $1,000 and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Valluzzo Mr. & Mrs. David Desha Deborah Lamb Elizabeth & Robert Ratcliff $9,999. Fred Villien Jr. David Donald Joan & Richard Launey Red Six Media This generous support Teresa & Neil Williams Mr. & Mrs. John M. Douthat Sandra Leake Douglas Richards helps to make educational, Joanna Wurtele Reba Dodd Duncan Conville Lemoine Mr. & Mrs. James A Rich- inspirational and entertaining Mr. & Mrs. Al Vekovius Larry & Gertrude Embree Family Deanna Lester ardson television programming Charitable Gift Fund Mr. & Mrs. Robert Levy Jodi & Claude Rives available to citizens of all ages PRODUCER ($1,000 - $2,499) Jo & Bob Emmert Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery Mrs. J.E. Robeau, Jr in our state. Stephanie Abell Environmental Technical Sales Center Patricia Robertson P Michael & Eileen Adkins Inc. Edward Lopez Marilyn & Oliver Robinson, Diane Allen Mr. & Mrs. Randy Ewing LSU E. J. Ourso College of III PATRON ($5,000-$9,999) Richard Allen Philip Fabacher, MD Business R. Randall Roche Lloyd Brown Jo Ann Alley Steven Fair Peggy Lucky Judy Roemer Brown Eagle Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson Carmer Falgout Mr. & Mrs. Frank McArthur II Mr. & Mrs. Jim Roland Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Chance Dr. & Mrs. William Arceneaux Dr. & Mrs. Alan Farries Susanna Atkins McCarthy Suzanne Zeno Rollins Dr. Sally Clausen Jane Atkinson Faulk & Meek General Jana & Jim McCrery Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rotenberg Community Coffee Cathy Austin Contractors George E. McGovern III Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sadler Richard Crowell Leona Avery The Felterman Foundation Hugh McIntosh Margaret Sanpedro Susan Dawson Rosemary Aycock John & Glynda Fetzer Suzie & Robert McKenzie Linda Saurage Mary Fowler Annette Ayres Glenn & Ginger Flournoy McMains Foundation Gayle Schwing Lesa and Kit Gamble Vickie Babin Delia Flynn Andrea & Wally McMakin Kay Seager Devera & Gerald Goss Pam & Greg Baldwin John B. Atkins Foundation Linn McNary Mr. John E. Settle, Jr. Goss Wealth Management J. Baker Barr Christy & John Frierson Dr. & Mrs. Michael Madden Mr. & Mrs. Gray Sexton Hotel Indigo Annette Barton Ivy & Archer Frierson Marilyn & James Madison Law Offices of R. Gray JPMorgan Chase Duane and Judy Baushke JoEllyn & William Gallmann Kim Malmay Sexton Sue & Haller Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Lee Baxter Mr. & Mrs. Denny Gamble Jr Victor Marcello Cathy Seymour Bobby Jelks Elton Beaullieu, Jr. Mary Sue & Ron Garay Ruby & Ory Marrioneaux Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dale J. Marshall Williams Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Becnel Jr. Marjorie Wright Garrison Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Martin Shaffer Jones Walker LLP Dr. & Mrs. Charles Belleau Earl George Jr. Malinda Martin Louise & John F. Simon Mr. & Mrs. W. Elton Kennedy Terry W. Bennett Paul & Jo George Helen Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Frank Simo- LAMAR Ellen Berg Charles Gerard Annette & Johnny Maxwell neaux Mr. & Mrs. Claude Leach Bill & Martha Bigler Mr. & Mrs. Randy Gilchrist Peggy Meche Amolak Singh McNeese Foundation Bindursky Family Charitable Trust Gilchrist Construction John Meek Janet N. Smith Joseph Moss Chris & Bill Blackwood Sylvia & Carl Goodman Christina & Jamar Melton Linda Martin Smith Peggy & David Murphy Justin Blanchard Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Goss Ann & Terry Miller Newton and Rosa Smith Mr. & Mrs. James A Richardson Carol Anne & Sid Blitzer Goss Wealth Anne Miller Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rives Davoda Bollinger Sandra Gourrier Arthur Miller Susan Smith Dr. & Mrs. Robert Schwendimann Bollinger Enterprises, LLC Julaine Gray Bettsie Baker Miller Susan & Ronnie Smith The Powers Foundation Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Borgmeyer Gray Plantation, LLC Lula Miller Charles Sonnier Donna Saurage Dr. & Mrs. J. Gardiner Bourque William Davis Green Joe Miller Mr. & Mrs. Gene Stout The Scott Foundation Dr. Jo Ann M. Bowers Graystone Consulting Randall L Mills SullAmy – Deborah Amy Mary N. Smith Michael & Ruth Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Guy Griffin Morris Mintz and Dennis G. Sullivan Taylor Porter Linda & Robert Bowsher Robert Grissom, MD Carol Moore Greg Teeters Joyce M. Thibodeaux William Box Karen Groves Patrick Moore Rev. & Mrs. James Theus Mr. & Mrs. Newton Thomas Mr. & Mrs. John Boyce John & Bonnie Guice Foundation Mr. & Mrs. W. Henson Moore Dr. Jack Thielen Stephen White BRRRS/QWWR Jimmy Guidry Joseph Moss Elizabeth Boo Thomas Lela Mae Wilkes Lilla Brackin J. D. Guillory Jr. Charitable Fund Dr. & Mrs. Julius Mullins R. Scott Thurston William M. Brackney Mrs. Roberta Guillory William Murphy J. Charles Upton ADVOCATE ($2,500 - $4,999) Frank & Suzzanne Bright Drs. Jagdish & Padmini Gupta Cynthia A. Murray Rae Vasquez & Dylan Alge Albemarle Foundation Victoria Brock Hancock Whitney Frances G. Murrell Katharine & Roland Volk Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson Charles Brown Donna Hanner Mr. & Mrs. Denis Murrell Katherine Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Barham Jane W. Brown Karen & John Hardy Bertie Muslow Ms. Eloise Yerger Wall Robert & Linda Bowsher Mr. & Mrs. C. Harry Bruder O.L. Harper Therese Nagem Judge & Mrs. Donald David & Marti Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Henry Bruser Bo Harris Wealth Management Judith Najolia Walter Michelle Carriere Col. & Mrs. Hugh Butterfield Mr. & Mrs. J. Brady Harris Natchitoches Convention & Dr. & Mrs. William J. Dr. & Mrs. William H. Davis Jr. Richard & Nancy Carr Nita Harris Visitors Bureau Watkins Dr. Erwin Engert, Jr Michelle Carriere Holt Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Naus Martha Watson Alex Goss Gigi Carter Robin Hayes Dr. Stella Nesanovich Ralph Webb Goss Wealth Management Citizens Bank & Trust Richard & Holley Haymaker Mr. & Mrs. John Noland Elizabeth Weggeman Bo Harris Wealth Management Mr. & Mrs. John E. Clark Bruce J Heim Foundation Northwestern State University Dr. & Mrs. William Weldon Dr. & Mrs. Carlton Faller Linda Clark Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hertwig Foundation Mary J. West-Eberhard Virginia & Joey Haddad Cathy Coates & Brian Hales Mrs. Sam B Hicks III Dorothy Nuttall Jacques Wiener Liz Hampton James Coleman Peggy & Bob Holladay Roger H. Ogden Ida Wells Paula Hoffman Henrietta Hughes Colley Lyndell Hollingsworth Vera Olds Mary J. West-Eberhard Mary Terrell Joseph Mr. & Mrs. Percy Comeaux Mary & Frank Hughes Dan & Kathy O’Leary Richard Ferrer Westrop Juban Insurance Group John Coon Jr. Anne E. James O’Neal Gas R. Douglas White Mr. & Mrs. Glenn V Kinsey James Cotelingam Robert James Mr. & Mrs. John O’Neal John Whitson Ann & Leonard Knapp Beth Courtney Janette Jenkins Bubba Oustalet Automotive Ann Wilkinson Dr. & Mrs. Robert Lafargue Dr. & Mrs. Ernie Cowger JEM Investments Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Oustalet Robert Willis Laura Lindsay Sonny Cranch Margaret Johnson Susan Owen Window World Edward Lopez Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Crawford Mary Shaddock Jones Lawrence Paddock Carolyn Woosley Jennifer Luse Nancy Crays Theodore Jones Barbara Pailet Joseph F. Yoder Jr. Fund Andrea & Wally McMakin Crescent City Surgical Rhonda Jordan Laura & Mike Palmintier Renexa Younger Charles E. Macpherson David Cromwell Rhoda Jordan Nell & Kirk Patrick Julie Zadek Robert & Roseanne Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crowell Phillip & Mary Ellen Juban Phyllis Perron Charles L. & Sally Moffet Mr. & Mrs. Evan Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kaspar Nell & Victor Perry 16 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 Mary & Phil Brown Harvest Fund Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Beth & Paul Paskoff Joseph Soileau Nettie Brown Lyndahl Fuselier Kronenberger Patricia Pate Charles Sonnier Mr. & Mrs. Terrell Brown Ildiko Gajda Elayne Kuehler John & Judy Paul Dr. Selcuk Sozen Judge & Mrs. Gene James Gardner Dr. Jim & Patia La Cour Donald Payne Steven Spainhower Bryson Marjorie Garrison William Lachaussee Mark Paxton Dr. David Spence Mary Buffington Mr. & Mrs. E. Clark Gaudin Elnora Lafontaine Mark Pearce Ann Spikes Dr. & Mrs. William Earl George Jr. Ginny & Rich Lamb Genia Pearson Myrtis Springer Bundrick James & Marsha Giessler Tina & Bob Lamb Joan Penniman Paul W. Squyres Business First Bank Chris Glibbery Mr. & Mrs. Keith Landry Terry Person Klara Stanitz Col. & Mrs. Hugh Nina Glorioso Nick Lattimore Sharon Perez Erich Sternberg Butterfield John Gondol Karen Laughlin Joanne Peterson Gene & Gloria Stevens Taylor Caffery Lois H. Goodwind Ginger Laurent Ann Pettit Barney & Deanie Stewart The Director’s Circle Karrie Jo Cairns Clarence Gordon Anne Laville Doyle Philippe Caroline Steward members graciously Carol Caraway Warren Gottsegen Esther M. Lazarus Robert Phillipe Jr. Dana Stinson make donations in Mary Carroll Morgan Goudeau Mrs. Roy H Ledbetter Jr Mr. & Mrs. David Pipes Harriet L. Stiteler $500 $999 C.R. Carstens Arlene Gould William H Lee, II Richard Pitcher Janet Stoma the to Gloria Carter Charles H Green Shirley Leggett Mr.& Mrs. Lloyd Ponder Judy & Craig Storer range. This generous John Carville Marjorie Ann Green Conville Lemoine Hilman Popillion Mary Story support helps to Bea Castricone Mr. & Mrs. John Green, Jr. Clyde C. Lester Jr Mayor Lee Posey Barbara Strawitz make educational, Lou Cavanaugh Beverly Greer-Simpson Dorothea Levenhagen Jacqueline Pousson David Strick inspirational and Renae Chandler Mr. & Mrs. Lester Griffon Judith & Robert Levy Perry Prestholdt Fire Tech Systems, Inc Bubba Chaney Mrs. Lowry Griffon Mary Jean Lewis Melinda Prevost Carole Tabor entertaining television Robert & Marie Chaney Matilda & Michael Groves Patricia & David Lewis H.G. Prophit, IV Virginia Talucci programming available Mary Chisolm Mrs. Lee Guarisco Margot Lingold Mr. & Mrs. George Gabe Tarr to citizens of all ages in Alonzo Chappell Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gunn Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lipsey Jr Pugh Dr. James Tarver our state. Jane Christensen Tim & Marshall Gunn Henry Llorens John F. Pugh, Jr. Claire Tauzin Kenton Clark Padmini Gupta Lynn Lomax Kay Radlauer Dianne Taylor Mary Clark Supriya Ghanta Mary Long Victor Ramirez Judy Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Abell III Drs. Carol & David Rodney Hamilton Lorenzi & Barnett LLP Thomas Randolph The Central Louisiana Clay Abington Clemons Dr. & Mrs. Thomas John & Rita Lovett Paulette Rawdon Regional Chamber of ACME Refrigeration Raymond Coghlan Hansbrough Abbie Luck Red River Bank Commerce Joseph Acosta Rapheal Colar Karolyn Hardaway Peggy Lucky Hollis Reed Greg Teeters Mr. & Mrs. Sam Agnew Patricia Cole Elisabeth Harden Dr. & Mrs. James Lusk Marsha Barr Reed William Temple Victoria Albert Mr. & Mrs. James Florent Hardy Jr. Donald Lyle Ellen Reimer Jeanine Tessmer Dorceline Alexander Coleman Karen & John Hardy Julia Mac Nicholl Ashley Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Louis Alexandria Business Mr. & Mrs. Leon Comeaux Carolyn Hargrave Mr. & Mrs. James Paul & Christine Rhorer Thibodeaux Foundation Conrad Comeaux Delton Harrison Madden Stella & Joe Rice Edna Thompson Diane Allen & Associates Kelly Comeaux Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dr. & Mrs. Michael Barry Richard Kathy Thompson American Girl Mr. & Mrs. William Hawthorne Madden Albert & Gay Richert Mary Thompson Carol Anderson Comegys III J. Brent Haydell Claire Maitrejean Mr G. F. Riggs Jo Ann Thurston Ramona Anderson Constance Conine Kenneth Haydell Claire Herthum Major Mary J. Robbins Marilyn Tisdale Jane E Antoine John Coon Mary Sue Hayes Johnny Mann Nancy & Flip Roberts Top Choice Products Mr. D. Charles Antrobus Bayou State Oil Mr. & Mrs. Cordell Haymon Denise Marceaux Emmett Robertson Patricia Toups Cathy Austin Corporation Haynie Family Foundation Linda Marchand Dr. James Robinson Linda H. Trichel Leona Avery Camille Coates Leon Head Lois & Kevin Martello Joe Robideaux James Trimble, Jr. Emily & Charlie Libby Corry Healthcare Pharmacy LLC James Ingram Martin Glen Robinson Dawn Trotter Babineaux Heather Cousson Nancy Hebert Gayle Martien Dr. James Robinson Cathy & Alan Troy Sally Babineaux Mr. & Mrs. Edward George Helmer Claude Martin Dr. & Mrs. John TruBlue Water Kara Baggett Crawford Helen Hemingway Carmel Mask Romero, III John Turner & Jerry Sheena Banks Mr. & Mrs. William Crays Emily Erickson Hendrick Marian McClendon Mr. & Mrs. Edward Fischer Anita Barfoot James Crout Betty Jean Henry Judy & Bill McColgan Rottenberg Pat & Charlotte Turnley Mr. Anderson W Barham Linda Cummings Rita Herrington Mr. & Mrs. James R Suzanne Rouvalis Gill Taylor-Tyree Ruth Barnes Suzanne Curle Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hertwig McDowell, Jr Mr. &Mrs. Robert L. Rae Vasquez Alice & Donald Barnette Bland Currie W. James Hill III Mary & Carruth McGehee Royer Martha Vaughan J. Baker Barr Docia Dalby Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hillyard Harry and Frances Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Kathleen Verschoyle Margaret Barton Mr. & Mrs. Harold Daniel Madeline Holder McInnis Rozeman Becky Viator Janice Beam Betty Davidson Joe Holyfield Judy Menard Walter Rudd Mr & Mrs Wayne Vignes Antoinette Beard Marie Davidson Jane Honeycutt Caroline Merrick Michael Ryan Amanda & Ben Vincent Mr. & Mrs. Roby Bearden Bonnie Davis John & Suzanne Horan Joyce R. Metoyer Frank Sadler Joanna Vincent Jr. Clayton Davis Rose Johnson Hudson Dale W. Miller Anna Saizan Alison Walker Jennifer Beason Mary Davis Frank & Mary Hughes Harriet Babin Miller Mac Sandel Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Walker Vadie Beaulieu Rosemary Day Joanne Hummer Patricia Miller Ted Sanderlin Daniel & Elizabeth Walsh Dona Beavers Diane Allen & Associates Alex Hunt Robert Mills Olive Moss Sartor Maud Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Becnel, Paul Dean Sandy Ingram Connie Mitchell Beverly Sater Judge & Mrs. Donald Jr. Joanne Deangelis Lisa Jaubert Adrienne & Jim Moore Ashley Saucier Walter Mary D. Bennett Leslie Delatte Dr.’s Mahinda & Indra Deborah Moore Cary Saurage Dr. & Mrs. Dan Ward Sharon Bennett Mr.& Mrs. Gerald Jayasinghe Marshall Moore Mr. & Mrs. Dale Savoie Diane Wassom Michael Bergeron Delaunay Greg & Stephanie Jester William Moorman Michael Sayes Martha Watson E. Sue Bernie Julie Despino Lynda & Norwyn Johnson Cynthia Moran Tom Schedler Sue & Justice Watson Donna & Michael Berry Diane Allen & Associates Soundra Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John Moreau Ruth Schimpf John Weaver Gene & Jolie Berry Markham Dickson, Jr. Susan Johnson Phyllis Morgan Dr. & Mrs. Everett Sue & Burton Weaver Henry Bethard III John E. Dilworth Fatie Johnston Edward Morrison Schneider Elizabeth Weggeman Martha & Bill Bigler Mary Divincenti Suzanne Johnston Gregory Morrison Michael Schwartzberg Nancy Weggeman Jill & Frank Bihm Joseph Donchess Bert Jones David Murphy Dorothy Scobee Frederick Weinstein Dr. & Mrs. Frederic Ruth Doreck George Jones William Murphy Amanda Searle Morris Weinstein Billings III Annette and John Douthat Nastassia Jones Mr. & Mrs. Denis Murrell Shirley Sellers Marion Weiss Mary S. Bird Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dowling Susanne Jones Dr. & Mrs. Ike Muslow Annette Seng Dr. & Mrs. Roger West Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bissett Jane Dry Patricia Jordan Therese Nagem Warren Sensat Richard F. Westrop Marcia Blanchard Andrea Ducros Scott Joseph &Alison Silva Dr. Rebecca Narramore Ellen Sessions Karen Wetzel Rusty Blanchard Sylvia Dugas Fin Mr. & Mrs. R. Joseph SGS Petroleum Service Dixie White Susan Blanchard Roxie Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Juban Naus Corp Doris White Robert Blue Herbert Dyer Patricia Kahle Vivian Neely Lucy Shackelford Mr. & Mrs. Howard White Dr. Joseph Bocchini Jr. Ellen Eade Manny Kaiser Patricia Newsom Rob & Carol Shadoin R.D. White Martha Bostian Patricia M. Edens Reta Kaspar Patty & Carl Newton Jack Sharp Ronald White Eldine Boudreaux Ann M. Eisen Mr & Mrs Ronald Kaspar Bobby & Pam Nichols Sue Shearman William Wilcox John Boulet Emergent Method Judge & Mrs. Stuart Kay Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Hooper Nichols Mary Shemwell Rebecca Williams Mr. & Mrs. Michael Neil & Glenda Erwin Cary & Ric Kearny III Jacqueline Shingle Debra Willis Bowman Donna & Terry Ewing Raymond Keese Judy Nichols Margaret Shipman Russell Willmon Jr Mr. & Mrs. John Boyce Bebe Facundus Brenda Kelley Pam Nicolle Ashley Sides Brenda Wilson Leona Boyd Alison & Scott Fin Dr. Judith A. Kelsey Pamela Niessingh Betty Simmons Doris Wingate Connie & Ayres Bradford John E. Firestone Mr. & Mrs. John Kempf Josephine Nixon Louise & John Simon Milton J. Womack Phil & Paula Brantley Frances Fish Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kennedy James W Norris Aimee Sims Foundation Marilyn Braymer Mr. & Mrs. Robert W Alex Kent Gloria Nosser Betty Simmons Steven & Carla Wooley Carolyn Brian Fitzgerald Margaret Killingsworth Anna Nunez Michael Simms Sharon Work Martile Brooks Gerard Fontenot Steve Kimbrell Faye Nunn Diane Sistrunk Tokesha Collins Wright Brenda Broussard Claribel Fontenot Mr. & Mrs. Max King Malise O’Banion Keith Skeen Madhuri Yadlapati Mayo J. Broussard Kathleen Fontenot April & John Kirwan Patricia O’Brien Sherri Skrivanos Henrietta Colley Yoder Charles E. Brown Peggy & Gene Fortier Bryan Knight Roy H. Odom Jr Karen & Jim Small Fund Claire Brown Marjorie R. Fowler Philip Knowles Diann Oliver Bertie Deming Smith Janet Young James Brown Alice & John Frazier Betty Kolb Brian & Joy Ortego Linda Martin Smith Paul Young Jerry Brown Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Walter Korb Loretta Shadow Owens Lynne Smith Thomas Zimmer Joseph Brown Frost Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kraft Lawrence Paddock Sam & Billy Beth Smith David & Melinda Zolzer Kate & Tee Brown Dr. & Mrs. Butler Fuller III Geraldine Kreamer Anne Padgett Pat Snow

17 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 FINANCIALSFINANCIALS

FCC MANDATED REPACK $1,350,071 UNDERWRITING $238,894 INTEREST & DIVIDENDS STATE GENERAL FUND $926,175 $6,426,467 PRODUCTION $630,862

ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS $960,796

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING $2,491,176 FRIENDS OF LPB $2,255,699

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 REVENUE

STATE GENERAL FUND $6,426,467 FRIENDS OF LPB $2,255,699 CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING $2,491,176 ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS $960,796 PRODUCTION $630,862 INTEREST & DIVIDENDS $926,175 UNDERWRITING $238,894 FCC MANDATED REPACK $1,350,071

TOTAL $15,441,744

18 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 FINANCIALS

FCC MANDATED REPACK $943,714

FUNDRAISING & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING & $1,089,919 PRODUCTION $5,891,883 MANAGEMENT & GENERAL $1,916,264

BROADCASTING & ENGINEERING $5,599,964

LPB FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 EXPENDITURES PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION $5,891,883 BROADCASTING & ENGINEERING $5,599,964 MANAGEMENT & GENERAL $1,916,264 FUNDRAISING & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT $1,089,919 FCC MANDATED REPACK $943,714

TOTAL $15,441,744

FCC Mandated Repack In March of 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) started an auction designed to repurpose televi- sion airwaves for new uses by wireless companies. At the conclusion of the auction in March of 2017, the FCC announced that nearly 1,000 local television stations must move to new frequencies between 2018-2020.

19 • LPB ANNUAL REPORT | 2020 LPB’s Mission

To provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational and entertaining. To connect the people of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places and events.

Funding for this document was provided by The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting