The Communications Act requires the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to support diverse non-commercial educational content for unserved and underserved audiences and to make public media’s content available for free to rural and urban audiences throughout the United States. Locally owned and operated public media stations are uniquely connected to America’s communities and positioned to reflect and serve the diverse and varying populations of their communities.

CPB encourages stations to continue to reflect and include their communities in station employment, membership on boards primarily responsible for station governance, community advisory boards (if required) and to provide educational, informational, and cultural content that meets the needs of the community populations they serve. Station activities and practices in support of these objectives must be consistent with the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions and with other applicable federal and state laws.

The following statement affirms this ongoing commitment: 

Fort Wayne Public Television, Inc. (PBS Fort Wayne, PBS FW) is committed to fostering diversity within its governance, operations, and community relationships. This commitment is central to the station’s mission of providing inclusive, relevant, and impactful programming and services to the northeast Indiana community. By integrating different perspectives, PBS FW strengthens its role as a trusted public service organization.

PBS FW values variety across its boards, staff, volunteers, and all candidates for employment. We strive to create an environment where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. To ensure this, we uphold the following practices:

• Actively recruiting from a broad range of media to attract a wide range of candidates
• Regularly reviewing recruitment processes to prevent discrimination in all forms
• Supporting employee growth through consistent communication and development opportunities
• Enforcing a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment
• Providing equal opportunity training for all staff members
• Valuing and respecting the unique perspectives of every employee
• Undertaking local programming that reflects the interests and needs of the communities we serve
• Using technology to bridge the gap and provide equitable access to our content

PBS FW envisions being a vital community partner, continuously enhancing the quality of life in the region. We honor the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our employees, volunteers, and the audiences we serve.