Opinion

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.

Changing a Newsroom’s Complexion

In Savannah, a newspaper trains community members to be journalists.

Opening Windows Gives Readers Unexpected Images

An African-American writer reflects glimpses inside his world.

Race Plays a Decisive Role in News Content

“‘Network Refugees.’ Isn’t that a bit confrontational and risky?” “Not really. It isn’t meant to be. It’s meant to be a declaration of truth; where we come from, why we…

You’ve Got to ‘Be Carefully Taught’

Decision-making in TV newsrooms too often involves racial criteria.

Why ‘Mama’s Santos’ was honored by Let’s Do It Better

“Mama is preparing to die. This is nothing new. She started to make these preparations when I was in fourth grade, 34 years ago.”With that opening, Arizona Daily Star reporter…