Urban One, the largest Black-owned and Black-targeted diversified media company, and the company’s newly-formed philanthropic initiative, Urban One Cares, announced that The Urban One Podcast Network has launched a new podcast, Altadena: After The Fire.
Original episodes will air twice a month through October 2025, with specials added intermittently, and will be available on The Urban One Podcast Network, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Hosted by Colby Tyner, senior vice president of Programming for Urban One’s Audio Division, “Altadena: After The Fire” will feature on-the-ground reporting, in-depth interviews, and real stories of resilience. The podcast series will examine personal tolls that the disaster has had on residents and businessowners, the environmental and political factors at play, and the ongoing efforts to restore Altadena’s rich cultural heritage.
“It is very important that we do not forget this tragedy. As national news coverage has slowly dwindled once the fires were extinguished, we wanted to be a voice for the residents of Altadena and keep the rest of the world informed of what is happening,” said Tyner.
“We welcome you to join us as we document the journey of a community determined to rise from the ashes,” he added.
In addition, Urban One has partnered with Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization Brotherhood Crusade, to help drive donations to their Wildfire Relief Fund. According to Brotherhood President/CEO Charisse Bremond Weaver, all donations will go towards assisting survivors of the wildfires to secure shelter, clothing food, personal care products and necessities.
For more information about The Urban One Podcast Network and the “Altadena: After The Fire” podcast, visit: https://www.urban1podcasts.com.
