At PBS News, I work on the Communities Correspondents team where I cover the state of Missouri as well as stories of community, politics, and, breaking news nationwide. Here, I bring the stories of the heart of America to the national spotlight.
On-air
As a correspondent for PBS, my work often airs across platforms. When news breaks in Missouri, you can find me on the NewsHour laying out the issues. But I also do stories of national significant, from politics to history.
RECA
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act or RECA, first enacted in 1990, created a compensation program to process claims from people exposed to radiation leftover from nuclear testing done by the U.S. government. After the latest expansion of the bill expired in June 2024, communities across the country, including Missouri and the Navajo Nation say they are waiting for the legislation to not only be taken up again, but also to include communities like theirs that were never originally included.
The Green Book
The “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide for African Americans first published in 1936, was a valued resource at a time when travel held the promise of adventure but was also perilous. It is now the subject of an exhibit showcasing the history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in America. Communities correspondent Gabrielle Hays reports for our series, Race Matters.
PBS News Weekly
Hollywood prepared for one of its biggest and most glamorous nights of the year: The Academy Awards. PBS News Weekly with Gabrielle Hays goes behind the scenes with some of the artists behind this year's top Oscars contenders.
National Packages
Along with my on air appearances, my work also includes news packages on everything from natural disasters to the shooting of Ralp Yarl.
Digital first
A huge part of my work is ensuring that the content lives beyond news articles and television. Instagram is a tool I often use in the field to make sure we are carrying stories across audiences— therefore making them more accessible.