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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Diversity of Sources in Times of Crisis
We talk about diversity of sources. But who is called in times of crisis?
Dos & Don’ts: How Can Media Ethically and Accurately Cover #Bla...
What should journalists do? What should they avoid?
Five Media and Diversity Success Stories
Five success stories to get you through the weekend.
Incomplete, Uncontextualized and Blatantly Racist: US Media’s Covera...
By: Jen Deerinwater The Navajo Nation has the highest per capita infection rate from the COVID-19 pandemic, eclipsing New York …
Could A Crowd-Sourced Social Media Survey Inform The End of the Lockdo...
Could a survey that doesn't take into account racial and socioeconomic inequalities be robust enough to inform the end of the lockdown?
“Ungrateful” – Italian Media’s Coverage of Kidnapping survivor...
Italian media is invading the privacy of a kidnapping victim, and putting sexism and Islamophobia on full display.
How Social Media Has Become An Essential Support Network for Trans and...
Without state support, social media networks fundraise ad-hoc support funds for trans women.
#MentalHealthWeek: Is UK Media Accurately Representing the Psychologic...
Is UK media paying attention to the mental health concerns of BAME communities?
Interview: Fairytales of Growth
How does colonialism and exploitation of indigenous communities intersect with environmental justice?
Never Have I Ever Shouldered the Burden of Dismantling Every Stereotyp...
Does it matter that "Never Have I Ever" doesn't explore social caste?
