The Osborn will present Lisa Napoli, author of “Susan, Linda, Nina and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR,” on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 pm. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at The Osborn Auditorium, 101 Theall Road, Rye, New York.
Journalist Napoli writes about Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer, Nina Totenberg and Cokie Roberts, the four pioneering women who broke barriers in journalism at National Public Radio (NPR) in the 70s. The book details the deep friendships, their individual struggles against gender bias in the news industry and how they helped transform public radio into a major news source, paving the way for future generations of women in media. Napoli will also address the current funding situation with public media and the future of NPR.
The Osborn is a private, nonprofit, continuum of care community, founded in 1908. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing, as well as inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. In addition to residential and health-care services on its 56-acre campus, the organization provides home care and companion services in Westchester and Fairfield counties through Osborn Home Care. The Osborn is accredited by CARF International and has an ‘A’ rating from Fitch.
