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Jade Hindmon
KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host
Jade Hindmon is KPBS Midday Edition co-host. Prior to making San Diego home, Jade worked in markets across the Southeast and Midwest, building a network of sources to tell the stories of people in each community. She worked as a multimedia journalist and anchor at WRTV in Indianapolis. While there, she launched “The Weekend Edition of Good Morning Indiana” and generated breaking news content for both broadcast and digital platforms.
Prior to Indianapolis, she was an anchor and multimedia journalist at FOX Carolina in Greenville, SC. As part of that Emmy Award winning team, she covered elections, landed exclusive interviews, and interviewed presidential candidates. Jade also had the opportunity to cover international news and was able to travel to South Africa during the 2010 World Cup.
Jade is a three-time Emmy nominee, a National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Finalist, and the recipient of a South Carolina Associated Press Award.
She is a proud graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Recent Stories by Jade Hindmon
San Diego Museum Of Man 'Decolonizing' Collection Of Human Remains
- May 21
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
The museum now has to have permission from family members or the cultural community of the dead person to put remains on display.
Is The US Headed For A Second Civil War?
- May 20
- By Jade Hindmon
Barbara F. Walter, a professor of political scientist at UC San Diego who also blogs about political violence, said the frequency of domestic terrorist attacks are one of a handful of factors researchers consider when looking at indicators of a possible second civil war in the U.S.
Thousands Expected To Hit San Diego Streets For 'Bike To Work Day'
- May 15
- By Jade Hindmon, Marissa Cabrera
The San Diego Association of Governments 29th annual Bike to Work Day is Thursday.
What Impact Would AB-392 Have On Police Use Of Force?
- May 14
- By Jade Hindmon
Legal experts question how much impact AB-392 would have on how officers use force.
California Will Ban Pesticide Because Of Effects On Children
- May 13
- By Jade Hindmon, Pat Finn
California has announced it will ban a pesticide heavily used on citrus and almonds because of its neurological effects on infants and children.
UC San Diego Composer Introduces 'Central Park Five' Opera
- May 13
- By Jade Hindmon, Megan Burke
Composer Anthony Davis and cast members will be performing excerpts from the "Central Park Five" opera and taking part in a talk on the subject Monday at 7 p.m. at UC San Diego's Mandeville Auditorium.
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Mother's Day Edition
- May 10
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
It’s Mother’s Day weekend and there are events happening around town sure to please all kinds of moms -- whether it’s comedy by one of the all-time greats, music from Mexico or a new take on dance.
Legislators Weigh Rent Cap In California
- May 9
- By Jade Hindmon
AB1482 prevents landlords from raising rent more than 10% in one year.
Cost Of California Public Universities Spikes Over Four Decades
- May 6
- By Jade Hindmon and Emiliano Limon
The price of a higher education in California public colleges have seen a tremendous rise since 1979. A new study shows that housing and food expenses are the biggest financial drain on today’s students.
California Moves Toward Ending Race-Based Hair Discrimination
- April 30
- By Jade Hindmon
The C.R.O.W.N. Act, which stands for, "Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair," aims to end discrimination based on natural hair texture.