Gay Journalists Invited to Join Unity
Unity Invites Gay Journalists Group to Join Unity: Journalists of Color, Inc. has invited the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association to join the coalition. Unity: Journalists of Color, Inc....
View ArticleNo Blacks Pictured in 9/11 Commemorative
No Blacks Pictured in 9/11 Commemorative Time magazine this week published "Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience." Time magazine this week published "Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience," a...
View ArticleNABJ Airs Frustrations Over Coverage
NABJ Airs Frustrations Over Coverage NABJ's mission is to connect with the black community. NABJ will reach out to elected officials as it seeks allies to reverse diversity setbacks, NABJ President...
View ArticleRobert L. Johnson Calls for Business Version of Rooney Rule
Robert L. Johnson Calls for Business Version of Rooney Rule nsenga.burtonThe former BET head offers up the "RLJ Rule" as a solution to black unemployment.RLJ Companies chief Robert L. Johnson has...
View ArticleKeith Clinkscales to Leave ESPN
Keith Clinkscales to Leave ESPN Clinkscales is leaving the network after six years to become an independent producer. Journal-isms: Clinkscales is leaving the network after six years to become an...
View ArticleRomenesko Flap: A Non-Diverse Affair
Romenesko Flap: A Non-Diverse Affair Very few journalists of color covered the Romenesko flap at the Poynter Institute. Journal-isms: Very few journalists of color covered the Romenesko flap at the...
View ArticleShould OWN Target Black Viewers?
Should OWN Target Black Viewers? With the success of "Welcome to Sweetie Pies," Oprah's network weighs targeting its black audience. Journal-isms: With the success of Welcome to Sweetie Pie's, Oprah's...
View ArticleA 'Red Tail' Salutes the Black Press
A Red Tail Salutes the Black Press Black journalists received a salute from a spokesman for the Tuskegee Airmen Thursday night. Journal-isms: Black journalists received a salute from a spokesman for...
View ArticleAP Lays Off Diversity Advocate
Associated Press Lays Off Diversity Advocate Robert Naylor Jr. Robert Naylor Jr. says his position was eliminated. Journal-isms: Robert Naylor Jr. of the Associated Press says his position was...
View ArticleNPR Names Heads of News Operation
NPR Names Heads of News Operation NPR remains committed to diversifying our staff, content and audience in terms of age, ethnicity, geography and perspective. That will continue. Journal-isms: But why...
View ArticleMike Wallace Even Made Black History
Mike Wallace Even Made Black History CBS News legend dies at 93. Journal-isms: The CBS News legend dies at 93."Pit Bull" Brought Malcolm X to National Attention"CBS News legend Mike Wallace, the 60...
View ArticleDNC 2012: A Political Party for All of Us
DNC 2012 and Democrat Diversity Looking back on ... the Democratic National Convention, the one thing that became crystal clear is this: The Democratic Party is the only party that represents America....
View ArticleNew Data: Majority-Minority Nation by 2043
Majority-Minority Nation by 2043: New Data jenee.desmondharrisAs the United States grows more diverse, the Census Bureau reports, we're becoming a "plurality nation."We've known for some time that...
View ArticleObama Names 1st Female Secret Service Chief
Obama Appoints 1st Female Secret Service Head With this appointment the president has shattered one of America's oldest glass ceilings, something that feminists and all Americans must give him credit...
View ArticleObama's 2nd-Term Team Diversifies
Women and Minorities in Obama's 2nd-Term Cabinet and Staff In recent months, the White House has begun to hire, promote and nominate more white women and people of color for key roles. Despite a slow...
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