Glenn Proctor: Journalism associations need to help online outlets hire for diversity
As Glenn Proctor reflected on the industry he spent 40 years in before his June…
April 15, 2011
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Ethnic media finding it hard to offer broader context when covering policies that affect minorities
Ethnic media have done a good job honing in on the community impact of specific…
March 8, 2011
Westboro Baptist Church protest raises questions about covering hate speech
When Charlie Szold, editor-in-chief of American University’s student newspaper, The Eagle, prepared his staff to…
January 19, 2011
The future of ethnic media depends on generation that sees color differently
Ethnic media have commanded attention by capturing a growing and diverse audience, but its influence…
December 14, 2010
How social media can facilitate difficult conversations about race
A recent, much-buzzed-about trend story by Associated Press reporter Jesse Washington started with a statistic…
December 10, 2010
Stories about Quran Burning Reveal Shortcomings of U.S. Media’s Coverage of Islam
While some breathed a sigh of relief that news stories about Pastor Terry Jones and…
September 13, 2010
How to Add Meaning, Context to Census Data about Minorities
The Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon recently invited me to Portland, Ore., with an…
August 2, 2010
How Social Media Can Help Journalists Reach Ethnically Diverse Groups
The Pew Research Center released a report last week that confirms what Cristina Fernández-Pereda of…
July 8, 2010
CNN Producer: Audiences Want Religion News, but Journalists Reluctant to Cover it
When I called CNN Producer Eric Marrapodi last week to ask him about the network's…
June 2, 2010
‘Date-Rape Column’ Prompts Talk about Students Publishing Controversial Content Responsibly
In the age of Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi, it's easy to get lulled into…
April 20, 2010
David Mills’ Career Renews Attention to How Race Affects the Way We Tell Stories
I teach a graduate course on race issues in reporting at American University and had…
April 6, 2010
As Hollywood Prepares for Oscars, a Final Word on Colorless Vanity Fair
Gold statuettes, red carpets and blue Na'vi will mark this weekend's Oscars, but the top-nominated…
March 1, 2010
Woods: ‘We Miss the Normal Part of People’s Lives’ When Covering Diversity
I've been writing and teaching about diversity, race and ethnicity for more than 15 years…
January 27, 2010
Reporters’ Views Differ on Treatment of Race in Woods, Salahi Coverage
For better or worse, Tiger Woods and Tareq Salahi have captivated the news media as…
December 11, 2009
When is Fort Hood Suspect’s Faith Relevant in Media Coverage?
On Friday morning, Minhaj Hasan, editor-in-chief of The Muslim Link in College Park, Md., checked…
November 9, 2009
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