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December 15, 2014Richard Prince's Book Notes™: Journalists' Holiday Gifts: Teri Agins, Ruben Castaneda, Farai Chideya, Nick Chiles, Nunyo Demasio, Audrey Edwards, Howard W. French, Charisse Jones, Dick...
View ArticleNAHJ's Contreras Resurfaces as Unity President
December 15, 2014"Polarizing figure" praised by AAJA, NAJA leaders; Cosby urges black press to "stay neutral"; Richard Prince's Book Notes™: Journalists' Holiday Gifts: Teri Agins, Ruben Castaneda,...
View ArticleMedia Share in Historic Thaw With Cuba
December 17, 2014Journalists no longer will need U.S. license to travel; N.Y. Times departures further whiten Culture section; what about the "torture" in our own prisons? NABJ leader says his Cosby...
View ArticleMorial, Sharpton Confront Sony Over Emails
December 19, 2014Pullback of movie demonstrates "all films are political"; president lists what he's done for black America; press-freedom group urges release of Cuban journalists; Byron Pitts...
View ArticleCNN, Cosby Lawyers in Scathing Duel Over Coverage
December 22, 2014Beverly Johnson charges surface talk of lies, death threats; Milwaukee cop won't be prosecuted in black man's slaying; NPR, AP say "assassination" doesn't apply in cop killings; Fox...
View ArticleOregon Public Broadcasting
Social Media and Community Engagement Manager Posted on: December 23, 2014OPB is looking for a Social Media and Community Engagement Manager to ensure that OPB’s social media accounts are engaging and...
View ArticleDiversity's Greatest Hits, 2014
December 29, 2014A year in the quest for news media that look like America: Ferguson; Cosby found guilty in court of public opinion; online media, new frontier, take heat on diversity; the numbers and...
View ArticleA Black Aide to LBJ Speaks Up on "Selma"
January 2, 2015Clifford Alexander says film gets one thing wrong; Egypt opens door for deportation of jailed journalists; 2 fired over footage edited to say "kill a cop"; N.Y. Times tells police that...
View ArticleStuart Scott Tributes Go Broad and Deep
January 4, 2015"Obviously black" ESPN trailblazer dies of cancer at 49 (1/4/15); Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews promoted to senior VP at CBS News; N.Y. Daily News losing last black reporter; Ferguson grand...
View ArticleMedia Respond to Paris Cartoonist Killings
January 7, 2015Death of 12 seen as attack on press freedom; Intel announces boldest diversity move by tech company; veteran sports journalist Leon Carter joins Whitlock site; Washington rises to deputy...
View ArticleMinnesota Public Radio
Reporter I, General Assignment Posted on: January 8, 2015Deadline: January 23, 2015The Reporter I, General Assignment position will cover daily, general news in the Twin Cities primarily for...
View ArticleWhat the Editor Learned From Directing Ferguson Coverage
January 9, 2015"Many leaped to conclusions often abetted by social media"; in Paris killings, a few challenge the dominant narrative; news outlets called out for ignoring NAACP bombing; 13 Mexican...
View ArticleWorld Shrugs at Reported Killing of 2,000 in Nigeria
January 12, 2015Paris assault overshadows Boko Haram's biggest massacre; surviving Charlie Hebdo staff puts Muhammad on the cover; It's final: NABJ, NAHJ to meet together in D.C. for 2016; 350 Stuart...
View ArticleGatehouse Media
Team Editor Posted on: January 13, 2015Help guide a team of veterans and young journalists at Gatehouse Media in Delaware.read more
View ArticleMarketplace
Intern, Digital Posted on: January 13, 2015Deadline: January 23, 2015Position Summary:At Marketplace we're helping to reinvent how audio and digital reporting is consumed in an always-on, mobile...
View ArticleBlack Greeks Winning War Against Reality Show
January 14, 2015VH1 says "No mas" on "Sorority Sisters"; NBC News launches NBCBLK, new black site; fired after challenging radio host's racial comments; Ann Curry leaves NBC, but network seeds her...
View ArticleJournalists’ Biases Must Be Part Of Frank Conversation on Race
By Karen M. Turner January 15, 2015By Karen M. Turner January 15, 2015Every January when I offer my online course, “Race and Racism in the News,” I ask students to list and briefly analyze media...
View ArticleMarketplace (temporary)
Senior Producer Posted on: January 15, 2015Position Summary:This is a temporary, 3-4 month maternity fill-in position for our Senior Producer of Marketplace, from March-June, 2015.To apply visit...
View ArticleA Tribute to an Intrepid Role Model
January 16, 2015500 urged to shine a light, like Michel du Cille; after "Tell Me More," Michel Martin in demand as a speaker; Oakland Tribune takes Oscar diversity issue to next level; Rice describes...
View ArticleCan PBS Provide "Reality Check" on "Selma"?
January 19, 2015Filmgoers should have a chance to see the documentary; editorial writers connect King's legacy to today's headlines; Gregory Lee named editorial director for NBA.com; Univision shut out...
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