I’m a Muslim woman covering the diversity of Brooklyn. Sometimes all people see is my hijab. The drive to report the truth of one’s community prevails despite hateful and ignorant comments July 9, 2021 Zainab Iqbal
Latinx, POC and BIPOC are words trying to solve a bigger problem in journalism How can journalists report on whole groups that are splintered by how they identify? There will never be a consensus. But specificity will always win. June 4, 2021 Kayla Randall
Writer’s block can weigh you down. Dancing can lift you up. Shake off intellectual malaise by moving your body, then letting thoughts flow. May 26, 2021 Juan Michael Porter II
Support these journalists serving local communities of color The news business has historically underserved communities of color. We must nurture and invest in the committed journalists who are changing that. May 20, 2021 Alan C. Miller
If you’ve ever felt like The Only, The Collective wants you to know you’re not alone Journalists of color often have a shorthand and comfort with each other. Our monthly newsletter aims to create that space online. April 28, 2021 Doris Truong
Do you need journalism career advice? Bring your question to The Collective’s Council of Truth-Tellers. Poynter’s monthly newsletter will draw on 3 journalists of color for actionable advice April 20, 2021 Doris Truong
Here’s how to start being a better ally Do it because it’s the right thing to do, not because you seek recognition March 25, 2021 Doris Truong
How to amplify the voices we need the most A new Poynter newsletter is by and for journalists of color March 25, 2021 Kristen Hare
Introducing The Collective: A newsletter for passing the mic on the path to equity Poynter’s monthly newsletter features content for journalists of color by journalists of color March 19, 2021 Doris Truong
When writing about race, abuse follows. Especially for journalists of color and women. It leaves reporters in a no-win situation: Either write about important subjects and face hate, or leave crucial subjects unexplored. March 12, 2021 Gary Harki
Journalism is a public service. So why doesn’t it represent the public? For aspiring journalists from low-income backgrounds, systemic industry barriers compound from the start. March 5, 2021 Angela Yang
It’s time for data visualizations to be more inclusive of gender information As a student, I analyzed gender data visualizations that portrayed gender data from major media companies. Here’s what I learned. March 3, 2021 Alison Booth
Is it possible to decolonize the media? Power dynamics filter into the journalistic method and ultimately alter — however subtly — what news is consumed and by whom. February 16, 2021 Akanksha Singh
A Philadelphia Inquirer headline sparked outrage — and a newsroom audit. Here’s what it found. The Inquirer’s efforts and experiences offer insights that may have value for other newsrooms striving to reflect the diversity of their communities. February 12, 2021 Andrea Wenzel
