Stories
Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
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Reclaiming spaces for youth activism
Youth may have led protest movements across the globe, some which have resulted in policy and political change, yet they …
Struggling to be heard: weeks of blackouts, banned journalists and ne...
By Saba Chaudhry When communication disappeared in a violent crackdown on protestors, what was lost was not just internet access …
9/11: a legacy of conspiracy theories and Islamophobia
By Tanya Sakzewski Today marks 25 years since 9/11, the deadliest terror attacks in the US, which claimed almost 3,000 …
Use of AI in newsrooms dividing Brazilian journalists
By Raphael ‘Tsavkko’ Garcia When Folha de S.Paulo, Brazil’s largest newspaper, acknowledged that columnist Natalia Beauty had relied extensively on …
Did the Jason Arday story become a media pile-on with racial undertone...
By Anthea Kasonga When Jason Arday was appointed Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge in 2023, …
From Social Initiative to Money Making Must Have: The Business Case fo...
By Oliver Rohan For as long as there have been products to sell, advertising has helped mold how consumers see …
How New Media Is Reshaping Nigeria’s Political Story Ahead of 2027
By Edikan Umoh The Nigerian presidential and gubernatorial elections are set to take place in early 2027, and political party …
Concrete steps to tackle online violence against women and girls
By Christiana Warne With women facing disproportionate levels of abuse online, affecting safety and participation in decision-making and society, organisations …
Exploited Labour, Invisible Voices: The Hidden Cost of AI in African N...
By Clarice Tchatat Introduction: The Reality Behind Africa’s AI Hype Across newsrooms from Dakar to Nairobi, artificial intelligence is no …
Engaging youth to secure the future: how two LIMENet projects are reth...
By Oliver Rohan By adopting new formats, partnering with organisations, and increasing internship opportunities, two Belgian media outlets are increasing …
