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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

A rule for good journalism: What is missing from this story?

Photojournalist Corky Lee shined his light on untold stories, and we can do the same if we consider the bigger picture.

February 23, 2021

Was Rush Limbaugh’s race-baiting accurately reflected in his obituaries?

Journalists fail when we let the subject — and an outdated sense of propriety — dictate the narrative

February 18, 2021

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

New source databases look to encourage journalists to diversify their sourcing

‘We are more complex, we are more diverse, and we are looking for fresh voices in our coverage.’

February 3, 2021

Inauguration Day front pages had a chance to break ground. Most didn’t.

‘History was bigger than the president this time.’ Here’s how some newspapers handled Jan. 20 differently.

January 21, 2021

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