Opinion

Observations on the Potential and Paradox of Latinos in Journalism

Progress provides seats at morning story meetings, but doesn’t lessen the challenges.

Daring to Write Our Secrets

Latino journalists don’t serve their communities by failing to probe for stories.

It’s Not Easy Escaping Ethnic Labels and Expectations

In cultural journalism, Latino critics confront a double-edged sword.

The Borderlands of Journalism

Typical story assignments underscore the difficulty of defeating stereotypes.

The Only or the Lonely

Latino journalists speak up about coverage, but doing so takes its toll.

Summer 2001: Words & Reflections Introduction

David Nyhan, a columnist with The Boston Globe, describes why—at a time of deepening public mistrust of journalism—there needed to be a way of recognizing and rewarding fairness. “Rare is…

Spring 2001: Race and Content of News Introduction

In a series of interviews with staff members of network news, former broadcast executive Av Westin uncovered ways in which racial bias impacts decision-making about the content of news. He…

Wanted: Diversity of Voice and Experience

The Savannah Morning News creates the Neighborhood Newsroom.

Let Us Now Praise Good Reporting on Race

A journalism program spotlights and studies the exemplary ingredients of coverage.

The Press Missed a Critical Post-Election Day Story in Florida

Charges of voting problems in black communities went largely uninvestigated.