BHM22
This list includes articles from our brilliant black journalists who look into media and diversity. The list was created for celebrating and honoring Black History Month 2022 but it will be updated throughout the year.
To Achieve Better Representation of Black Media Professionals, the Med...
For many Black journalists in the UK, Black History Month is no different to any other month in the calendar year apart from the additional hashtag highlighting the work of Black people in the country and beyond.
The British Crown’s Colonial Legacy and the Media Debate in the ...
Academics, journalists, and activists from Britain, and beyond, are calling for a different conversation on history. This conversation should be safe from sanitising popular culture approaches in the style of Downton Abbey or The Crown.
Alex Jones and the Horrible Impact Conspiracy Theories Can Have on Div...
Conspiracy theorists and people who spread fake news often aim at people of color to promote their baseless claims. What role does racism play in these conspiracy theories and fake news stories?
Big Tech Needs to Go Beyond Volunteer Content Moderation to Prevent On...
Online tech's lackluster track record on the issue of diversity could have major ramifications if racism continues to go unchecked. Companies need to put dollars behind moderating so diverse users can feel safe.
The Media Fails to Use Ethical Journalism Practices in Covering Person...
The media needs training if it is to really help the public with information that would help protect persons with albinism and it should do so without 'prejudices'.
The Viral Case of Child Q Highlights the UK’s Institutional Racism
Although social media are to blame for many things, the power they have to highlight issues of social injustice cannot be compared. The case of Child Q brought to the fore a global allyship that can play an important role in avoiding another incident of this nature.
Toxic Fandom and the Need for More Diversity in Fantasy and Superhero ...
There are several steps to be taken to diversify the industry, but the success of diverse stories on the screen are all indicators of what should be the way forward also behind the camera, with a history and mythology to prove it.
Voices of a Hostile Environment: The UK Media’s Role in Hostile Migr...
The migration discourse in the country has to be detoxified. Mainstream and independent media need to diversify the conversation, or increase their efforts in doing so.
Independent Journalism and the Creator Economy is Solving The Media...
Independent creation encourages independent thinking and people doing interesting work while curiosity is a worthwhile starting point. Since creators’ curiosities are diverse, this will naturally flow into their work.
When US Outlets Cover Black Shootings: An interview with Michael Gaski...
"I do not believe Black Lives Matter (BLM) has been understood by all journalists. I believe this is another story subject that is framed in part by who is reporting it. - Michael Gaskins
The Importance of Highlighting Black British Journalists
As October draws to a close, so does the British Black History Month. However, this should not mean that highlighting the achievements of Black communities including Black journalists should be done only during October.
Communities Pushing for More Inclusivity of Black Journalists in the M...
It may - or may not - come as a surprise, that in the UK there are 0.2% of Black journalists. Many Black journalists have expressed their experiences and also the need for organisations to push forward continuous initiatives that can make workplaces more inclusive for B...
