The Melanin Report is a weekly 3-part news conversation, hosted by Marquis Lupton, covering stories, issues, and information pertinent to BIPOC community members in Midstate Pennsylvania. Lupton is a native of Lancaster, Pa., and current On-Air Host and Producer for WITF.
With a journalism career spanning over a decade, Lupton has had the opportunity to interview people like Sen. Corey Booker, former Gov. Chris Christie, Shaq, Oprah Winfrey, and a lengthy list of state and local politicians.

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Latest Episodes
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Top 5 headlines for the week of 10/2
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School to Prison Pipeline Monologue and Panel discussion
An in-depth discussion on how our schools are prepping our kids for prisonBy By: Marquis Lupton -
The Melanin Report with Marquis Lupton-Newsmaker interview with Ethan A. Poetic
From a name change, to pursuing another degree, Ethan bares it allBy By: Marquis Lupton
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Show Format
Monday
A deep dive into 5 news stories with Dr. Kimeka Campbell, leading to the #1 story of the week.
Wednesday
Interviews with newsmakers around the Midstate continue around the #1 news story of the week.
Friday
Monologue and panel discussion on the week’s #1 news story.