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
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 Gloria Oladipo
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 Angela Fu
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 Doris Truong
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 Journalists fail when we let the subject — and an outdated sense of propriety — dictate the narrative February 18, 2021 Doris Truong
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
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 Angela Fu
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 Doris Truong
Kamala Harris embodies many identities. Inauguration Day news alerts reflected that. This is an improvement from a few months ago when she was labeled only as Black. January 20, 2021 Doris Truong
It’s time for Indigenous issues to get long-overdue mainstream coverage Let's recommit to provide opportunities for Indigenous journalists to succeed and also being more mindful of our language December 22, 2020 Doris Truong
U.S. newsrooms are very white. So are the critics and the journalists that cover them. For many journalists from backgrounds historically marginalized by the field, it's rare to read stories where we can see ourselves. December 4, 2020 Gabe Schneider
Journalists pushed for progress, stood up to bullies and made sense of a pandemic. Here’s what we’re thankful for this year. A special Thanksgiving edition of the Poynter Report from Tom Jones November 24, 2020 Tom Jones
Election Day compounded an already trying year for journalists of color The stress of 2020 — and covering it — takes an emotional toll November 5, 2020 Doris Truong
How two local newsrooms are sewing diversity into the fabric of their organizations The Star Tribune in Minneapolis and the San Antonio Express-News are approaching diversity in sustainable new ways. September 1, 2020 Eliana Miller
