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Upending the Entrenched Power Dynamics in Journalism

Upending the Entrenched Power Dynamics in Journalism

“I am at home everywhere, and nowhere. I am never a stranger and I never quite belong.” That quote by Belgian writer Georges Simenon hung above my 10th grade English…
September 16, 2022
Political Coverage is Changing to Get Beyond 'Us Versus Them'

Political Coverage is Changing to Get Beyond ‘Us Versus Them’

In writing about Sarah Palin and her 2022 bid for Congress, T.A. Frank made a promise to readers — and to himself.  A past Palin critic, Frank set out on…
September 14, 2022
Diverse Freelancers Play a Crucial Role in Journalism

Diverse Freelancers Play a Crucial Role in Journalism

Independent journalists can bring unique stories and talents to newsrooms looking to reach new audiences
March 11, 2022
In Journalism, Salary Transparency Shouldn’t Be A Radical Idea

In Journalism, Salary Transparency Shouldn’t Be A Radical Idea

I hit send on a tweet in my hotel room at the Park Hyatt St. Kitts just before heading to the beach to unwind after leaving my job. Like millions…
February 11, 2022
Want to Make Real Progress in Newsroom DEI? Audience Engagement is Essential

Want to Make Real Progress in Newsroom DEI? Audience Engagement is Essential

Most newsrooms think of diversity and inclusion work as an internal affair, but those efforts won’t succeed in a bubble
February 2, 2022
Tackling the Information Crisis: Why News is Essential to Sustainability

Tackling the Information Crisis: Why News is Essential to Sustainability

Amid a pandemic that has killed over 5 million people globally, the need for clear, accurate information has never been more apparent. And yet many communities lack the crucial information…
November 5, 2021
In Europe, Podcasters of Color Make Their Own Space for Conversations on Race

In Europe, Podcasters of Color Make Their Own Space for Conversations on Race

Podcasts are popping up across the continent to fill the coverage void of race and racism in mainstream media
October 21, 2021
“A Wake in Words”: The Importance of Obituaries During — and After — the Pandemic

“A Wake in Words”: The Importance of Obituaries During — and After — the Pandemic

When I started to attend wakes as a girl, I told my father I didn’t know what to say or do.It was simple, he said. You extended your hand and…
July 19, 2021
Challenging Traditional Views of Objectivity Is Not a Call to Lower Standards But to Reexamine Them

Challenging Traditional Views of Objectivity Is Not a Call to Lower Standards But to Reexamine Them

The New York Times story about internal struggles at the ACLU. is an illustration of the futility of clinging to “objectivity.” It parallels the wrestling over the First Amendment and…
June 11, 2021
3 Steps Toward Making NPR More Inclusive and Diverse

3 Steps Toward Making NPR More Inclusive and Diverse

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, I worked at National Public Radio (NPR). First as an intern and later as an assistant editor and producer. Back then, my commute…
June 4, 2021