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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Black Journalists Need More Than An Apology From the BBC
The broadcaster risks losing trust from Black journalists and audiences otherwise.

Old Tropes, New Outlets: Antisemitism During Lockdown
We might have new platforms--but we are fighting the same old hate.

On Representing Disability
Right now, there are many things wrong--but the solutions are simple.

Dispelling Disinformation and Digging For The Truth of Beirut’s Expl...
How can open source information and tools lead us to the truth?

Do We Need Trigger Warnings On The News?
Do graphic images raise awareness or cause compassion fatigue?

A Slaughter, Not A Sacrifice: How UK Media Portrays Muslims on Eid
UK media has a responsibility to report on religious holidays responsibly.

#HijabisFightBack For Religious Freedom and Access To Education
So why hasn't the UK media covered it?

Creating Media Outside of the White Gaze
Does representation matter if some stereotypes are broken more than others?

Cancelled Or Criticised? Who is “Cancel Culture” Really Ta...
By: Jeremy Ullmann Over the past few weeks, the conversation around “cancel culture” has escalated into a full-blown hysteria. It …