Brittani Howell
Community Engagement SpecialistBrittani plans events and makes connections for the Side Effects team. She graduated from Mercer University. Prior to WFYI, she was a lifestyle reporter and editor in southern Georgia and the education reporter for the Herald-Times in Bloomington, Ind. She likes learning about just about everything. When she's not talking about literature or planning her next trip, she's probably telling stories about her dog. She can be reached at bhowell@wfyi.org.
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The Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use in kids ages 12 and older in mid-May. We asked members of the Indiana Two-Way and the Midwest Checkup for their questions and concerns about kids receiving the vaccine. Here are the answers to those questions. -
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. have reported an increase in their experiences of racism, hostility and outright violence. Side Effects Public Media reporter Christine Herman leads a conversation about how we got here and what we can do about it. -
Americans were struggling with medical debt long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. For the last year, many people have struggled to handle bills in the midst of job loss and financial hardship exacerbated by the public health crisis. Side Effects reporter Carter Barrett spoke with a panel of experts about the scope of this problem and resources people in need can access. -
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked significant changes for the 2020 election season, including Election Day itself. Side Effects Public Media’s engagement… -
July marked 30 years since President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. And while the U.S. has come far since then, the nation… -
Prison facilities across the U.S. have become hotspots for COVID-19 cases. More than 34,000 people in prisons across the U.S. have tested positive for the… -
Outbreaks at meat processing facilities have sickened workers and stalled production throughout the Midwest. Side Effects reporters Natalie Krebs (Iowa… -
Para darle contenido significativo a sus videntes en el reportaje, por favor compare el número actual de muertes por el COVID-19 con el número promedio de… -
Update: As the case count continues to rise, information on this story is moving quickly and may be out-of-date. We recommend checking the Centers for… -
Update: As the case count continues to rise, information on this story is moving quickly and may be out-of-date. We recommend checking the Centers for…
