Chris
Moore
Chris
has been both a producer and host at WQED Multimedia
since 1980.
During his tenure he has been responsible for the production
of shows dealing with topics of public importance ranging from
mentoring
African-American youth to improving American Literacy.
Moore
is probably best known for his work on Black
Horizons. The Emmy-winning series, which
he co-produces and hosts, is the longest running minority affairs
show on public
television. In 1991, he produced and narrated "Wylie Avenue Days," an
Emmy Award-winning documentary on Pittsburgh's Hill District.
He also serves as co-host of WQED's OnQ
magazine.
A
Vietnam War veteran, Moore often incorporates his life experiences
into his work. Two recent Black
Horizons specials, "Me Too Junior" and two "Vietnam Veterans
Specials" have examined growing up in a military family and the
war, two issues close to Moore's heart.An
experienced producer of gospel and jazz programs, Moore has also
made an impact in radio. He is the creator and former host of "Black
Talk" on WCXJ and can now be heard weekends in 36 states on
his own radio talk show broadcast by KDKA-AM. Prior
to joining WQED Multimedia, the Grambling State University
graduate worked at KETC-TV in St. Louis as a producer/ journalist
and at KWMU
Radio as a street reporter.
Moore remains committed to the community, serving as a member of
the board of Fairview Park and YouthPlace and the co-director
of the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation's Frank Bolden Urban
Journalism Workshop.
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Olga
George
Olga
George is a native of the island of St. Croix, part of the United
States Virgin Islands. Olga came to the mainland to continue
her education and decided to stay, although the cold winter weather
made her think about her decision.
In
addition to being the producer of Black Horizons, she is
also the overnight assignment desk manager at KDKA-TV 2 responsible
for directing reporters and photographers on coverage and locations.
She is a graduate of Point Park University with a bachelor’s
degree in Journalism and Communication. Her broadcast experience
also includes a stint as a radio news reporter for WAMO. She
has also taught a journalism course at her Alma Mater.
Olga
brings a wealth of news experience to Black Horizons and it already
shows having produced segments on new health centers in the black
community, new positions for blacks in Allegheny County government
and economic revival in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.
She
is the co-director of the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation’s
Frank Bolden Urban Journalism Workshop that teaches young blacks
on how to become professionals in the broadcast and print field.
She’s also Pittsburgh Black Media Federation’s treasurer,
a member of the National Association of Black Journalist and
a member of the Press Club.
Olga
first worked at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public affairs
office while attending Point Park University and upon graduation
went to work at WPXI-Channel 11 as an assignment desk editor/writer.
After working there for two and a half years – she went
to the competition, KDKA-TV2, where she has worked for more than
10 years.
She
considers it an honor to be allowed the opportunity to add to
the rich legacy and history of Black Horizons and continue telling
stories that impact on African-Americans in the community.
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