Sabrina Herrera - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I'm a journalism and French Global Studies student in my last year at the University of Connecticut.

Content

Total articles 36

• De una tienda de videos de Connecticut a un fenómeno global: la historia de 'Barney y sus amigos'

  By Meg Dalton Verified, Lily Tyson Verified, Sabrina Herrera, Cassandra Basler Verified| Connecticut Public Verified Read in EnglishLa historia de Barney comienza a finales de 1987 en Allen, Texas. En aquel entonces, Sheryl Leach, quien era maestra, tenía un hijo de dos años llamado Patrick y le resultaba difícil encontrar videos que captaran su atención. “Era una madre que pasaba por momentos difíciles en casa, con un niño de dos años muy activo, y me encontraba atrapada en el tráfico conduciendo por la autopista norte-central”, dijo Leach en una entrevista para la televisión local de aquella época

  By Meg Dalton Verified, Lily Tyson Verified, Sabrina Herrera, Cassandra Basler Verified · Connecticut Public

  Jan. 09, 2025

• Generation Barney

  By Sabrina Herrera| Connecticut Public Verified Meet “Generation Barney,” a seven-part podcast about the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It’s about the purple dinosaur. But it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world. Episodes drop Tuesdays, starting November 12th. Listen below or find us on your favorite podcast platform. More about this program >>

  By Sabrina Herrera · Connecticut Public

  Nov. 12, 2024

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Connecticut Public

Connecticut Public is the only statewide public media organization in Connecticut, providing community-supported services through its television and radio stations. It operates Connecticut Public Television (CPTV), CPTV Spirit, PBS Kids 24/7, and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR). The organization is dedicated to informing, educating, and inspiring the people of Connecticut with high-quality journalism, storytelling, and educational experiences. Connecticut Public offers a variety of programming across its platforms, including local and national content on television and diverse news and podcasts on radio. It also engages audiences through digital platforms, providing access to news, shows, and educational resources. The organization actively participates in community outreach to ensure its services reflect the diverse communities it serves, reaching over one million people each month. Led by President and CEO Mark Contreras, Connecticut Public operates as a nonprofit with a focus on community support and engagement.