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TV star Markle shares experiences on prejudice

When Meghan Markle, star of the USA Network original drama "SUITS", was asked if she wanted to come to Greenville to be part of USA Network's Characters Unite Storytelling Tour, it was a "no brainer".

GREENVILLE ONLINE

November 30, 2012 by Angelia Davis

Berea High School Tries Innovative Anti-Bullying Program

Berea High School in Greenville County just wrapped up a weeklong project with a major television network aimed at fostering greater tolerance in school. USA Network, along with Charter Communications, and The Moth (a nonprofit storytelling organization) brought Characters Unite National Tour to Berea.

WSPA- TV NEWS CHANNEL 7

November 30, 2012 by Graeme Moore

S.A resident honored for Antibully app

Tim Porter, a University of the Incarnate Word professor and president and CEO of Appddiction Studios, was honored as a 2012 Characters Unite Award recipient.

MY SA

October 24, 2012 by Valentino Lucio

Fenton native Gabrielle Ford honored by USA Network

Gabrielle (Gabe) Ford was awarded a ‘Characters Unite’ honor by the USA Network this past Saturday. Ford, a Fenton native, has a rare genetic disease that has left her wheelchair bound.

TCTIMES

September 26, 2012 by William Axford

USA Network to Honor A Note To My Kid co-founder Patrick Wallace on Friday

Patrick Wallace, a local activist and co-founder of A Note to My Kid, will be recognized by USA Network at an awards ceremony on Friday, Aug. 3, at The Brass Rail. SDGLN reported in June that Wallace had been selected as one of 10 recipients from across the nation who were selected for USA Network's coveted 2012 Characters Unite Awards.

SAN DIEGO GAY & LESBIAN NEWS

August 1, 2012

Local Woman Selected for National Award

One of Central Florida’s most active volunteers, Helen Greenspun, is being honored by the USA Network’s Characters Unite campaign, which identifies leaders in addressing social injustices and bridging cultural divides.

WEST ORLANDO NEWS

June 26, 2012

'Character' actor Willie Garson talks tolerance in Farragut Square

On Tuesday, "White Collar's" Willie Garson, "Burn Notice's" Coby Bell and "Psych's" Timothy Omundson made an appearance at Farragut Square to help promote the television network's Characters Unite public service program.

WASHINGTON EXAMINER

February 28, 2012 by Nikki Schwab

Tackling Trauma

NFL stars reach out to troubled kids in a powerful documentary.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

February 13, 2012 by Matt Gagne

Football great fights bigotry, gives hope

Joined by his mentee, the Pittsburgh Steelers' Hines Ward tells TODAY's Ann Curry about his work with young adults and his efforts to fight discrimination. His story will be told on the new USA Network documentary "NFL Characters Unite."

TODAY SHOW

February 10, 2012

Ward, Graham, Gonzalez unite for documentary

Three of the game best receivers -- one who is a surefire Hall of Famer, one who is potential Hall of Famer and one who's one of the best up-and-comers in the league -- sat in a conference room on the first floor of the JW Marriott on Thursday afternoon and compared stories.

CBSSPORTS.COM

February 2, 2012 by Josh Katzowitz

Nathan Lane, Octavia Spencer, Dustin Lance Black talk prejudice

Dustin Lance Black is good at telling other people’s stories. The Oscar-winner penned the scripts for “Milk” and "J. Edgar," as well as "8,” an upcoming play that dramatizes the Prop 8 legal battle.

LOS ANGELES TIMES

January 25, 2012 by Jamie Wetherbe

Characters Unite at Kirkwood High School

Step inside any high school in America and you'll find plenty of characters. It's getting them to connect and respect each other that's a bit more challenging.

KSDK CHANNEL 5 ST. LOUIS

December 2, 2011 by Heidi Glaus

Kirkwood high students to help fight prejudice and injustice

Ten Kirkwood high students and actor Patrick Adams from the USA series "Suits," will share their personal stories of discrimination and bigotry in an all-school assembly tomorrow beginning at 9:30 a.m.

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

December 1 2011 by Deb Peterson

Story Hour--USA Nets and The Moth Promote Power From Prejudice

"There is nothing better than a piece of cake" said comedian Greg Walloch as he spoke of coping with discrimination at USA Network's "A More Perfect Union: Stories of Prejudice and Power" event in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night.

CABLEFAX

October 27, 2011 by Gary Sachs

Whitaker, McCain talk discrimination

Actor Forest Whitaker, in town to tell his personal story of discrimination at the Newseum Wednesday night, first tipped his hat to President Obama for "standing against intolerance" when he ran for president.

POLITICO

October 27, 2011 by Karin Tanabe

The Space Between

"The Space Between" review: Middle-aged airline flight attendant and Pakistani child make odd couple

N.Y. DAILY NEWS

September 8, 2011 by David Hinckley

"The Space Between" delivers powerful story, performances

USA Network is presenting the film "The Space Between" at 8 p.m. Sunday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks as part of its Characters Unite public service campaign to combat intolerance and discrimination.

OKLAHOMAN

September 6, 2011 by Melissa Hayer

Chicago History Museum hosts storytelling event

The USA Network filmed a special event at the Chicago History Museum, benefiting The Moth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of storytelling.

WINDY CITY TIMES

April 4, 2011 by Jerry Nunn

Griego: Teens' tales are worth the telling

Jose is a senior at West High School. He is smart and engaging and curious about the world. At one time in his young life, his curiosity was married to a lack of common sense. That landed him in trouble, which is part of his story.

DENVER POST

March 15, 2011 by Tina Griego

Tom Brokaw Hopes Documentary Can Calm Waters

Tom Brokaw hopes that his new documentary on discrimination will help calm some of the nation's political discord, although he suspects the special may get caught up in it.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

December 1, 2010 by David Bauder

USA, Affiliates Salute Eight Who Help 'Characters Unite'

USA Network has chosen eight "Characters Unite Award" recipients to single out for successful efforts in combating prejudice and discrimination while promoting tolerance and acceptance.

MULTICHANNEL NEWS

November 24, 2010 by R. Thomas Umstead

USA Network Extends Tolerance Campaign

The cable channel USA Network is sharing details of how it plans to extend Characters Unite, a public service campaign that seeks to promote tolerance and respect while fighting discrimination.

THE NEW YORK TIMES

November 23, 2010 by Stuart Elliott

USA Launches Characters Unite Month

The USA network announced Monday that it is launching "Characters Unite Month," a month-long series of programs and public service announcements designed to promote tolerance and unity.

HUFFINGTON POST

November 23, 2010

Angela Bassett, Other Storytellers Push Tolerance

Angela Bassett says one thing is paramount when she tackles a new project: the story. Bassett was in New Orleans Monday to join five men and women who shared stories of survival and triumph as part of USA Network's "Characters Unite" public service campaign.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

October 19, 2010 by Chevel Johnson

USA "Characters" Share Stories Of Discrimination

USA Network will team with cable operators to launch a five-city "Characters Unite" tour showcasing real-life personal stories of bigotry and discrimination.

MULTICHANNEL NEWS

October 18, 2010 by Thomas Umstead

Actress Angela Bassett Among Featured Guests at Storytelling Event

Monday's storytelling event at Generations Hall is a new stage for Angela Bassett. An Academy Award nominee for 1993's "What's Love Got to Do With It, " she'll host and participate in an evening of unscripted spoken-word tales about bigotry and discrimination.

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

October 17, 2010 by Dave Walker

Stereotypes, be gone

Americans are more divided than ever, and both Democrats and Republicans are to blame.So say a majority of citizens polled as part of USA Network's "Characters Unite" campaign, a community affairs program launched in January aimed at addressing social injustice and cultural differences within our borders.

WASHINGTON POST

December 06, 2009 by Kathleen Parker