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Why Pope Francis Was Wrong About Ethnic Minorities In Russia
By Dina Newman In his recent interview to five editors of the America Magazine, which describes itself as The Jesuit …
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Sets High Standards for AfroLatinidad R...
By Angelo Boccato Black Panther: Wakanda Forever represented a significant challenge for director Ryan Coogler, its cast, and Marvel Studios. …
Broadcasting conspiracy theories: the alt-right media channel AUF1.TV
Originally published in German on Belltower News. An Austrian alternative broadcaster wants to become the ARD – Germany’s joint organisation …
Media Diversity Institute and Get The Trolls Out! Ask Pope to Retract...
On 22 November 2022, Pope Francis gave an interview to America Magazine in which he discussed several issues including the war in Ukraine. In his interview he implied that ethnoreligious minorities in Russia are crueller than those of the 'Russian...
Schoolgirl’s Murder Sparks Far-Right Backlash in French Media
The horrendous killing of a 12-year-old girl has fuelled an anti-immigrant backlash in French media and political spheres.
New Study Reveals that Young LGBTQ+ People Are Twice as Likely to Expe...
The reality of young LGBTQ+ people’s online safety is concerning, according to a new report.
November 2022 Newsletter: Women, Protests and Journalism in Iran
The death of Masha Amini spurred a wave of protests in Iran. Although the country is not new to protests, …
Paola Egonu’s Case Showcases Racism in Italian Sports Journa...
By Angelo Boccato In the Italian context, the world of sports is one of the few arenas where non-white Italians …
European Policy Dialogue Forum Tackles Hate Speech and Urban Challenge...
This article was originally published by KAICIID Policymakers, religious leaders, journalists and civil society representatives converged in Castelldefels, Spain this …
New Resource: Diversity In Media and Media Management
The Institute of Journalism and Communication Research (IJK) Hanover, Germany published a new Handbook on Diversity in Media and Media Management based on the work of eight students from a Master’s class called "Diversity in Media Management".
