Asian Americans severely underrepresented among on-air TV journalists, report finds The Asian American Journalists Association found that in the top 20 markets, 24% of stations do not have any AAPI reporters on air. December 7, 2022 Angela Fu
Understanding communities starts with open conversations in the newsroom Organizations join to create a new Dimensions of Difference guide to help journalists understand their biases and better cover their communities December 7, 2022 Joy Mayer
Short film shines a light on the inequities of being “Black in the Newsroom” A first-time director and a former journalist talk about how systemic racism has led to unfairness in pay and coverage December 1, 2022 Pete Croatto
NLA scraps 2021 diversity survey results after finding ‘data integrity’ issues The last year for which the NLA has published industry-wide diversity data is 2019. August 18, 2022 Angela Fu
As NLA diversity survey faces delays, journalists debate ways to increase participation ‘We don’t get change without remaking the structures that allowed us to get here in the first place’ May 9, 2022 Angela Fu
4 ways newsrooms can ramp up community engagement in 2022 Reporters and editors must let communities help them reflect on bias, discover untapped story angles and lead them toward more inclusive coverage. April 20, 2022 Jessie Shi
5 questions reporters and editors should ask to diversify their sources Diversity in sourcing quite simply makes our journalism better. More reflective of our world. And more accessible. April 7, 2022 Neema Roshania Patel
Opinion | Journalism should take a cue from entertainment — diversity grows audiences If we take lessons from industries that have embraced diversity, we can create journalism that’s relevant to the communities we cover. March 28, 2022 Paul Cheung
A year later, Atlanta journalist Janice Yu reflects on spa shootings and nuances of covering Asians in the US ‘We need to look as an industry and really figure out why we don't have diversity, why we don't have those resources in the newsroom.’ March 16, 2022 Amaris Castillo
What did the pandemic do to the careers of journalists of color? The answer has felt both evident and unconfirmable. February 9, 2022 Kristen Hare
How to respond if you’ve been called out for a microaggression Being ‘called in’ is ultimately an act of care for all parties involved, but it can still feel uncomfortable. February 1, 2022 Alex Sujong Laughlin
When newsroom inclusion stops at hiring ‘diversely,’ reporters shoulder the burden of credibility Rebuilding trust with communities is a collective action problem December 14, 2021 Alex Sujong Laughlin
Poynter’s Power of Diverse Voices program amplifies writers of color. Meet the November 2021 class. These 16 writers will convene virtually Nov. 18-21 to share their stories and their voices. November 16, 2021 Mel Grau
You’ve gone to a journalism convention. What now? Follow-up is step one to networking whether you’re a student or a seasoned professional. August 25, 2021 Doris Truong
Opinion | Student journalists, we have advice for you We explore the value of professional networks, applying for DEI roles, grad school and more August 25, 2021 Poynter Staff
