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Welcome to The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education -  We promote diversity in the news media through improved coverage, hiring, business practices & training programs that equip journalists with leadership, multimedia skills and subject expertise for news organizations across platforms. Our primary mission is to ensure that all segments of our diverse society are fairly, accurately and credibly portrayed.

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Richard Prince's Journal-isms™

What Is Obama's Personal Responsibility?

Monday, May 20, 2013

Speeches reignite debate over posture toward blacks; Pinkston sign-off recaps '63 appearance by Medgar Evers; panel on diversifying "city" magazines draws little interest; George Washington U. adds Cheryl Thompson, Imani Cheers; NBC names first woman to run network news division; S.F. Chronicle joins others dropping "illegal" as noun; outrage Over Justice Dept. probe of Fox reporter; Marcus Carmouche to head sports at NOLA Media Group (5/20/13)

 

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month 2013

For Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month 2013, the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education website celebrates 31 individuals. One for each day of May.

The lives of these Americans are worthy of celebration and further study, which our short profiles hope to encourage. The women and men included are writers, editors, journalists, publishers, trailblazers and change makers. They remind us of the rich contributions Asian-Pacific Americans make and have made in the world of words.

This is by no means a definitive or exhaustive listing. It's a starting point for learning, comment & discussion during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month - May, 2013 when our nation pays a little more attention to issues of diversity. Be heard. Tell us what you think & what we can learn!

You can also visit previous year's features here: Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month 2012 - A collaboration between the Asian American Journalists Association and the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education; Asian-Pacific Heritage Month 2011.

Ruth Ozeki

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Ruth Ozeki is a novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest.

Her first two novels, both critically acclaimed — My Year of Meats (Viking/Penguin 1998) and All Over Creation (Viking/Penguin 2003) — have been translated into 11 languages and published in 14 countries.

Her latest novel, A Tale for the Time-Being, will be released March 12.

Her documentary and dramatic independent films, including Halving the Bones, have been shown on PBS, at the Sundance Film Festival, and at colleges and universities across the country.

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from Maynard Forum

How to Use Twitter to Go Beyond Your Fault Lines

We often talk to journalists about ways to use Twitter and social media to broaden their understanding and awareness of a wide spectrum of communities. In this article, reprinted with permission, Sarah Milstein talks about the insights gained by listening in on Twitter conversations and provides specific tips on how to go about filling your feed with new voices and new perspectives. The original article can be found here:  "Can Twitter Make White People Less Racist?"  - MIJE Staff

 
  

  

    


  
  	    

      DFM's Steve Buttry talks diversity 
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

						      

    

            

                    Thursday, February 14, 2013        

        




In 2012, Digital First announced that it was undertaking several companywide diversity initiatives, including working with the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education to create a program that allows all Digital First employees to go through Fault Lines, Maynard’s diversity program. 

This comes as overall efforts at newsroom diversity are falling short. Diversity has taken a disproportionate hit as news organizations tried to find a foothold in a rapidly changing technological and business environment.
     


    
 


 

  

  

    


  
  	    

      Intimidation's Devastating Effects
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

						      
Scott JohnsonPart of our mission is to help the media tell different stories. Here is an a example, written by reporter Scott Johnson, whose work can be seen on Oakland Effect, an 18-month investigative reporting project funded by The California Endowment and run in partnership with The Oakland Tribune. -MIJE Staff
     


    
 


 

  

    

  
  
  
  
  
  

   


  

 



      
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      Coverage of Oakland violence does not offer proper context
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

							

				      
This column was originally published on The Oakland Tribune. - MIJE Staff


To the outside observer, my neighbor Sasha probably looks like a homeless drug addict.

On the surface, that's true. He's the first to admit it.

For  residents on our block, Sasha is also the one who takes out our garbage  each week, rakes leaves, trims plants, cleans litter off the sidewalk  and brings news of neighborhood goings-on.

In short, skimming the surface with Sasha means missing his essence.
     


    
 


 

  

    

  
  
  
  
  
  

   


  

 



      
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      Benét Wilson Appointed to ONA Board 
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

						      
Benét Wilson


The Online News Association today announced the appointment of Benét  Wilson, eNewsletters/Social Media Editor, Aircraft Owners and Pilots  Association, to its 2013 Board of Directors. 
     


    
 


 

  

    

  
  
  
  
  
  

   


  

 



      
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      OV 2013 Grad Sabirah Mustafa commentary airs on NPR affiliate KQED 
    

  
  
  
  

			      
    
            
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Congratulations to Oakland Voices 2013 grad Sabirah Mustafa whose commentary, Oakland Woman Finds Mental Health Beyond Medication, aired yesterday on The California Report, produced by KQED, the nation's most popular NPR affiliate.
     


    
 


 

  

  

    


  
  	    

      PHOTOS: Congratulations, graduates!
    

  
  
  
  

			      
    
            
                    Thursday, March 14, 2013        
        


Congratulations to all of our East Oakland 2012-2013 correspondents. We were thrilled to celebrate your hard work, and your commitment to your city, at our graduation last month.

The Oakland Tribune, The Maynard Institute, and your site director Christopher Johnson wish you all nothing but the best as you continue to tell the stories of your communities. Oakland needs you.


     


    
 


 

  

    

  
  
  
  
  
  

   


  

 



      
from Jackson Voices

  
  

    

    
  
  
      

        

    


  
  	    

      Sundial Solar Power Developers Helping Jackson Become Greener
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

						      
Jacqueline LottSolar power is currently the fastest growing form of energy in the  world. The use of solar energy is increasing two-fold. There’s a  black-owned, Jackson-based business, Sundial Solar Power Developers,  which is introducing its solar panel systems within the state of  Mississippi.
     


    
 


 

  

    

  
  
  
  
  
  

   


  

 



      
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      WBBM-TV Issues Statement on 4-Year-Old Boy Clip
    

  
  
  
  

		

    

    

            

                    August 25, 2011        

        




On Aug. 12, Bob Butler reported on the Maynard Institute website about WBBM-TV in Chicago airing a story on a shooting. It included video of a 4-year-old boy saying he wanted his own gun. The station edited out the rest of the boy’s statement that he wanted the gun because he wants to be a police officer. Butler also reported that “there is no diversity in WBBM’s management.”


In response, Jeff Kiernan, vice president and news director for WBBM-TV in Chicago, sent this statement to the Institute:
  


    
 


 


  

  

    


  
  	    

      BBC Coverage of London Riots
    

  
  
  
  

					

    

    

            

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                    August 24, 2011        

        




News coverage of black men and boys often paints them in a negative light no matter where they are in the world.


The latest example was coverage of London, which experienced four nights of rioting, looting and arson after a black man was shot to death by police.


BBC television news reports and other global news channels showed crowds rioting and looting. While people of all races and ages engaged in criminal behavior, young black men were singled out as being primarily responsible.