Diversity at Work
The Cohort: Why volunteering for opportunities at work is critical for women
The Cohort is a Poynter newsletter about women kicking ass in digital media. It feels really…
How race factors into the conversation about Ann Curry’s possible ouster from ‘Today’ Show
This week’s news of Ann Curry’s problems as co-host of NBC’s “Today” show makes my…
How journalists can stop the spread of misinformation when reporting on the occult
Police in Fairfield, Conn., say new DNA evidence may help them catch the suspect who…
AP Stylebook updates entry on racial IDs in news stories
On Tuesday, the AP Stylebook updated its entry on when journalists should publish information about…
3 things journalists can learn from ‘Linsanity’
Like most sports fans (and many non-sports fans, for that matter), I’ve been caught up…
How to interview, report on immigrants when you don’t speak their language
Growing up, I discovered the easiest way to get rid of someone soliciting from door…
New Pew study confirms digital divide in mobile news interest
Someone once joked that my wife and I, then still both working for Newsday, were…
Journalists value precise language, except when it comes to describing ‘minorities’
As journalists, we rely on details to enhance our stories. We “get the name of…
As people of color become a majority, is it time for journalists to stop using the term ‘minorities’?
Is it time to stop using the term “minorities”? The word has long been used…
Vargas’ essay renews attention to media’s use of ‘illegal’ & ‘undocumented’
Should journalists call Jose Antonio Vargas an illegal immigrant or an undocumented one? Discussions about…
Barroom meetings one way St. Louis Beacon engages people where they really are
When the St. Louis Beacon launched three years ago, its staff made a conscious effort…
Coverage of Japanese citizens’ ‘stoic’ response to tragedy both accurate, stereotypical
A master narrative has developed around the media’s coverage of Japan’s earthquake, tsunami and nuclear…
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…
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…