Journalist and author Esther Dillard is one of several to be honored by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation with The Gracies Award for her news feature Black, Autistic and Safe. The audio news series was the inspiration for her book “Raising An Autistic Young Adult” published by Archway Publishing, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster.
With a rich background that spans authorship, journalism, podcast hosting, and public speaking, Esther has established herself as a multifaceted expert in communication and storytelling. You can catch her on the 24 hour news radio source: The Black Information Network. And she hosts her own podcast segment called: The Color Between the Lines where she interviews authors of color who have new book releases.
African American hair has and continues to be a source of contention in the American workplace. Often Black people face discrimination and punishment for wearing their hair in natural afro-centric and protective hairstyles. Many workplaces and schools have been known to ban and punish those who do not wear their hair in styles that adhere to Eurocentric standards. And officials deem Black hairstyles as “unprofessional” and “unkempt”.
“The Talk” has been a critical part of the Black family experience, teaching children how to interact with police. But how does this change when your child is on the autism spectrum? Broadcast journalist Esther Dillard explores this in her compelling new book that drops February 15, 2024 entitled: Raising An Autistic Young Adult: A Parents’ Guide to ASD Safety, Communication, and Employment Opportunities to Empower Black and Brown Caregivers and Their Families.
– Esther Dillard
Esther Dillard is an anchor and reporter for The Black Information Network. And she hosts her own podcast segment called: The Color Between the Lines where she interviews authors of color who have new book releases. If you’d like to reach out to share news of your new book or event, please click the word Contact and send her a message.
When I was a kid, people would always joke and associate my name with “Esther” from Sanford & Son, the television comedy series. At first, I didn’t like it because I didn’t see the connection. But as I grew older, I realized that people were simply making a connection to something familiar—something that made them […]
As Black History Month unfolds, the enduring impact and power of storytelling in shaping our history is vividly illustrated through my recent dialogue with Dr. Julius Garvey, son of the legendary Marcus Garvey. This conversation, featured on Leading While Black on The Black Information Network, provided profound insights into the role of narrative in justice […]
Tips to Manage Emotional Triggers and Stay Balanced In the last three days since the inauguration, there has been a flood of emotionally triggering news coming out of Washington, D.C. As a journalist, I was taught early on to “deal with the emotion” and soldier on stoically, no matter how difficult the story. Many of […]
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