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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Can Boycotting Facebook’s Advertising Services Force Positive Change...

Can Boycotting Facebook’s Advertising Services Force Positive Change...

Will the social media giant finally listen?

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How German Media Blamed “Large Families” For the Spread of...

How German Media Blamed “Large Families” For the Spread of...

It wasn't even true.

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Black, Blanc Beur: How French Secularism Suppresses Important Conversa...

Black, Blanc Beur: How French Secularism Suppresses Important Conversa...

How can France have a meaningful discussion about race if they can't even measure discrimination?

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Who Will Write The History of the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Who Will Write The History of the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Without diverse newsrooms, journalists will get the story wrong.

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What Does It Take To Have An Inclusive Newsroom?

What Does It Take To Have An Inclusive Newsroom?

It is more than just a checklist.

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Disability and Intersectionality in the Media

Disability and Intersectionality in the Media

Is ableism the last acceptable form of discrimination?

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ICFJ Webinar: Covering COVID-19 in Communities of Color

ICFJ Webinar: Covering COVID-19 in Communities of Color

Why COVID-19 should be reported as as tory about structural racism.

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Black TikTokers Get Creative To Fight Racist Algorithms

Black TikTokers Get Creative To Fight Racist Algorithms

Can algorithms fight algorithms?

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Yellow Filter: A Cinematic Technique or Pushing Stereotypes?

Yellow Filter: A Cinematic Technique or Pushing Stereotypes?

When does artistic creativity cross the line into pushing stereotypes?

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What Does It Take To Cover Diversity in Cuba?

What Does It Take To Cover Diversity in Cuba?

Cuba's LGBTQ independent journalists & creators navigate censorship and homophobic abuse.

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