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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

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

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

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

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

Immigration coverage needs more nuanced language

‘Surge’ is inaccurate and dehumanizing. Additional details will improve precision.

April 6, 2021

Poynter’s Power of Diverse Voices program elevates writers of color. Meet the Spring 2021 class.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 25, 2021) – The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism…

March 25, 2021

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

The rush to report on Atlanta-area shootings amplified bias in news coverage

Journalists need to take the time to be more skeptical of police sources, especially in cases with race components

March 19, 2021

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

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

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

Black writers matter all year, not just during Black History Month

Black History Month offers opportunity, but can also put pressure on Black writers and flatten Black experiences

February 26, 2021

Recent anti-Asian violence is part of a larger trend deserving of more media coverage

“I think that we’re getting at some of the roots of the otherness that Asian Americans have been subject to for decades,” said Juju Chang

February 25, 2021

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