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Reclaim the Media is pleased to announce the publication of a set of full-color media heroes trading cards recognizing the accomplishments of twenty-one praiseworthy journalists, media activists, and educators. The fun and informative cards are a fantastic teaching tool for students, or an exciting gift for friends, family or budding media activists.

The Media heroes being honored include historical figures such as legendary anti-lynching reporter Ida B. Wells, Newspaper Guild founder Heywood Broun, and Elias Boudinot, founder/editor of the first Native American newspaper, the Cherokee Phoenix. Also recognized are contemporary media movers and shakers, including intrepid PBS producer Bill Moyers, Paper Tiger TV co-founder DeeDee Halleck, Puerto Rican community activist Richie Pérez, and others. Organizations or collaborations singled out for hero status include news program Democracy Now!, media watch group FAIR, and the Children's Television Workshop, creators of Sesame Street.

What will happen in February 2009 when broadcasters stop their old TV signals? How can we make sure people are not shut out?

Help your community face the "DTV Transition" when old televisions stop
working and people have to buy new tech. CivilRights.org offers flyers
in 5 languages, talking points, presentations, sample letters and more.

Other [link::online DTV resources::http://www.civilrights.org/dtv] include videos, articles, reports and more explaining what's happening with digital television and what you can do about it.