Janae Pierre
Host/Reporter
Janae Pierre is the station’s general assignment reporter and local host of NPR’s All Things Considered.
A native of New Orleans, Pierre has worked and volunteered with several different media organizations, notably NPR affiliate WWNO, the New Orleans Tribune and WBOK 1230AM, where she began as a college intern. In her spare time, Pierre enjoys listening to old vinyl records (she loves that scratchy sound). Some of her favorite artists include Al Green, Gil Scott Heron and Dinah Washington.
In early 2019, Pierre was recognized as the “Best Large Market Radio Reporter” by the Alabama Broadcasters Association. She was also listed on Radio Ink's 2017 “Future African American Leaders in Radio,” and she's the recipient of the 2015 Sophie Aramburo Servant/Leader Award.
UA Returns $21.5 Million to Donor & Strips Name From Law School
06-7-2019
The University of Alabama Board of Trustees voted Friday to return a multi-million dollar donation from Hugh Culverhouse Jr. and strip his name from the school of law.
Birmingham’s Food Desert Plan: More Grocers, Fewer Dollar Stores
06-2-2019
Nearly 70 percent of Birmingham residents live in food deserts, neighborhoods that have no grocery store or healthy food options. Now, Birmingham city officials are working to bring more grocers to the city.
Several Hundred Gather in Birmingham for Bernie Sanders Rally
05-20-2019
A large crowd of people gathered in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park Sunday for a rally supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders.
New Podcast Reveals “White Lies” in Selma
05-13-2019
In 1965, Rev. James Reeb was beaten to death by white segregationists in Selma. Reeb himself was white. In an NPR podcast called “White Lies” co-hosts Andrew Beck Grace and Chip Brantley try to uncover the truth about Reeb’s death.
Sidewalk Cinema Debuts in Birmingham Soon
05-6-2019
One weekend a year, Birmingham becomes a destination for filmmakers and movie buffs during the Sidewalk Film Festival. For almost 20 years, the organization has showcased the work of hundreds of filmmakers during its annual festival while educating the indie industry. Now, Sidewalk is taking that concept to the next level with a new cinema and film center.
UAB Students Protest White Supremacy
04-19-2019
Some students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say the school isn’t doing enough to protect them from white extremists. They held a protest on campus earlier this week.
Trash Talk: Birmingham’s Litter Problem
04-15-2019
Call it what you want: trash, litter, debris … stuff. It seems like it’s everywhere. You’ll find it on front lawns and on busy highways. Officials say trash in the Birmingham area in particular is a problem. Here, we catch up with some of the folks who pick it all up.
Program Seeks to Preserve Queer History in Alabama
04-5-2019
The South has the highest concentration of LGBTQ adults in the U.S. But they’ve largely flown under the radar, so collecting their stories has been a challenge. Enter the Invisible Histories Project, which seeks to showcase LGBTQ life in Alabama.
Hoover Residents Seek Ways to Combat Racism in Schools
03-18-2019
A viral video of students using blatant hate speech still has some parents in Hoover outraged. Many former students say this isn’t the first incident of its kind. Now, school officials are looking for ways to combat racism within the school system.
State’s Proposed Gas Tax Bill Places Fees on Electric, Hybrid Car Owners
03-6-2019
State lawmakers went into special session today to consider a proposed gas tax increase to fund road and bridge construction. The bill would impact all motorists — but some would pay significantly more than others.
