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Diversity at Work
How race factors into the conversation about Ann Curry’s possible ouster from ‘Today’ Show
Curry may be forced out because of a decline in ratings.
June 21, 2012
How journalists can stop the spread of misinformation when reporting on the occult
Ask yourself: Is the person's religion really relevant to the story?
April 2, 2012
AP Stylebook updates entry on racial IDs in news stories
Renews attention to when/whether race is relevant.
March 14, 2012
3 things journalists can learn from ‘Linsanity’
How to avoid stereotypes in coverage of NY Knicks point guard.
February 13, 2012
How to interview, report on immigrants when you don’t speak their language
5 tips to help you navigate this problem.
November 21, 2011
New Pew study confirms digital divide in mobile news interest
Most African Americans use their cell phones for texting and entertainment.
August 19, 2011
Journalists value precise language, except when it comes to describing ‘minorities’
Generalities speak volumes.
August 17, 2011
As people of color become a majority, is it time for journalists to stop using the term ‘minorities’?
News organizations are still using the word "minorities" to describe a group of people that…
August 4, 2011
Vargas’ essay renews attention to media’s use of ‘illegal’ & ‘undocumented’
Several news organizations have been re-evaluating their use of "illegal."
July 1, 2011
Barroom meetings one way St. Louis Beacon engages people where they really are
One nonprofit site models how to meet the community where it is.
April 25, 2011
Coverage of Japanese citizens’ ‘stoic’ response to tragedy both accurate, stereotypical
What’s behind the resilient spirit of the Japanese?
April 1, 2011
Westboro Baptist Church protest raises questions about covering hate speech
Should the media cover groups that deliberately use hateful messages as publicity stunts?
January 19, 2011
The future of ethnic media depends on generation that sees color differently
Highlights from the John Breaux Symposium.
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
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