Meredith D. Clark, Ph.D.
ASNE survey a critical source of information, but only if leaders participate
Reporting and interpreting the American Society of News Editors’ annual Newsroom Diversity Survey requires that…
Shallow coverage of Standing Rock is part of a bigger problem
With the election behind us, journalists are turning their attention to stories that took a…
Why did newsrooms miss the Trump wave? Lack of diversity played a huge part
“Yeah, I’m scared.” Those three words popped into my direct message inbox on Twitter, an…
Want more journalists of color? Help pay for their internships.
Internship season — that fall push for applications that often separate the folks working in…
American newsrooms are getting more diverse. But it’s not happening quickly enough
I wish I had better news to write about this week, or even a happier…
Want to create a diverse newsroom? Think outside the ‘pipeline’
If relationships are key to keeping people with different backgrounds in the newsroom, it’s community…
It’s time for a new set of news values. Here’s where we should start.
If you had the opportunity to build a news organization from the ground up, what…
Want to avoid an avalanche of social media hate? Try the Talese Test
There’s a test in fiction and film that provides an easy means of analyzing the…
By canceling ‘Melissa Harris-Perry,’ MSNBC continues legacy of conformist programming
Last week, I spent a few minutes trying to explain the concept of media hegemony…
News organizations should use social media to identify diverse voices
When’s the last time your newsroom sat face-to-face with readers and carefully considered their criticisms?…
Are relationships a missing link in media’s ongoing diversity problem?
Journalism is facing its own battle for hearts and minds. That’s what I took from…
Making the case for Black with a capital B. Again.
When I opened the door to my office after a summer doing research and writing…
The ‘Black Twitter’ beat raises questions of cultural competency and audience engagement for newsrooms
In her memo to Los Angeles Times staff about new hires and coverage strategies designed…
Diverse voices are missing from the debate over showing the Rice video
Once TMZ posted its video of “the punch” — the blow Ray Rice dealt his…