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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
Vaccine Demand Down In San Diego County
- May 12
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
Demand for vaccines is down in San Diego County. Supply is so abundant healthcare systems are asking for fewer doses.
New Children's Book Celebrates Korean Heritage And Tradition
- May 12
- By Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon
A new children's book by a San Diego author celebrates Korean American identity in a tale of inter-generational family pride and tradition.
Information Scarce As Cyberattack Disruption At Scripps Health Continues
- May 10
- By Jade Hindmon, Pat Finn
Everyone from Scripps Health executives to the FBI has maintained radio silence about the extent and ramifications of the cyberattack on Scripps Health. Frustrated patients, however, have become very noisy on Scripps' Facebook account.
Blue Shield CEO: Vaccinations Have Slowed In California
- May 7
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon, Pat Finn
Paul Markovich, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California, joined Midday Edition to talk about the hurdles the state must overcome to reach herd immunity and slow the spread of coronavirus.
Using Financial Activism For Racial Justice
- May 6
- By Jade Hindmon
Andy Hall, who is the Chief Impact Officer at San Diego Workforce Partnership, joined Midday Edition to talk about using financial activism as a means for economic and racial justice.
San Diego 'Teacher Of The Year' Looks Back On Pandemic Challenges
- May 5
- By Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon
San Diego Unified honored three educators with the distinction of "Teacher of the Year" - a title that holds particular weight during a pandemic.
County Making Changes To Address Slowing COVID-19 Vaccine Demand
- May 3
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
KPBS health reporter Matt Hoffman joined Midday Edition on Monday to discuss how San Diego County is trying to adapt to the slowing demand for vaccines.
A Trip To Tijuana For Cosmetic Surgery Ends In Tragedy For 1 Calif. Woman
- April 29
- By Jade Hindmon
The death of one woman and serious complications for two others are drawing attention to a Tijuana clinic where all three sought cosmetic surgery.
Here's How The Loss Of A Congressional Seat Will Affect California's Redistricting Process
- April 28
- By Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon
Following the historical loss of a congressional district, a California redistricting commissioner weighs in on how the change will affect efforts to redraw the state's districts.
Reflections On The First Arab American Heritage Month
- April 27
- By Jade Hindmon
This month President Joe Biden designated April as National Arab American Heritage Month. USD Professor Elissa Haddad joined Midday Edition to talk about the significance of the recognition.
Latest on kpbs.org
GI Film Festival San Diego 2021: 'Sky Blossom: Diaries Of The Next Greatest Generation'
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5 p.m.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Billy Graham
Stream or tune in Monday, May 17, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, May 23 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2
