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<strong>New Government, New Attitude to the Media in Brazil?</strong>

New Government, New Attitude to the Media in Brazil?

During the Bolsonaro government, and perhaps even because of it, newsrooms have gradually become more diverse, albeit at insufficient levels.

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Urgent Need to Improve UK Media Diversity

Urgent Need to Improve UK Media Diversity

When it comes to increasing the spaces for Black and non-white journalists, the conversation and planning have to be intersectional, across race, class, identity, and gender.

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The Iranian Women Journalists Who Defy the Regime from Prison

The Iranian Women Journalists Who Defy the Regime from Prison

The choice to give voice to the most oppressed through journalism should not be punished by imprisonment, torture and brutality.

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The European Media Freedom Act: An Interview with Laura Becana Ball

The European Media Freedom Act: An Interview with Laura Becana Ball

"If the proposed European Media Freedom Act is kept as a regulation, the provisions included to protect and promote pluralism and diversity in the media will be applied directly and simultaneously to every member state," Laura Becana Ball

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Harry and Meghan Documentary: Diverse Media Narratives Require Diverse...

Harry and Meghan Documentary: Diverse Media Narratives Require Diverse...

The Tabloids’  influence in the British society and politics is well documented and researched. When it comes to the royal family maintaining their relationship with tabloids seems crucial , as it is highly beneficial and allows them to lead the narrative.

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Is the Media Kicking the Ball on Human Rights Coverage? The Media, Foo...

Is the Media Kicking the Ball on Human Rights Coverage? The Media, Foo...

By Joseph Monaghan On 18 December 2022 football fans around the world rejoiced as Argentina won the FIFA World Cup …

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December 2022 Newsletter: A Year in Review

December 2022 Newsletter: A Year in Review

At the start of 2022, we published an article by Aidan White who wrote that diversity will be leading newsrooms. This much …

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New Resource: Diversity In Media and Media Management

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".

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When Women of Colour Experiences are Turned into Trauma Porn

When Women of Colour Experiences are Turned into Trauma Porn

It’s a long journey to where women of colour are able to prioritise themselves holistically without being boxed into overused narratives but the first step comes from media organisations and outlets taking an active step towards changing the stories they centre. 

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Unrealistic Post-natal Photos on Instagram Add to Weight Stigma

Unrealistic Post-natal Photos on Instagram Add to Weight Stigma

A deeper cultural change is needed to understand the impact of online and offline anti-fatness and to address the weight stigma and obsession with thinness that pervade our society.

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Does Meta Feel Pressured to Deliver on Their Diversity Goals?  

Does Meta Feel Pressured to Deliver on Their Diversity Goals?  

The results of the report show a prevalent and quite familiar fact in the tech industry – like most other IT companies, the Meta employees are predominantly white and male. Though, Meta’s efforts to overcome this cannot be denied.

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Alex Jones and the Horrible Impact Conspiracy Theories Can Have on Div...

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?

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