MIJE.org: Richard Prince's Journal-isms

What Is Obama's Personal Responsibility?

Roberto Delgado — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:03:30 +0000

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)

Speeches Reignite Debate Over Posture Toward Blacks

Will the Media Ever Apologize?

Josh_Cain — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:28:36 +0000

May 17, 2013

"Central Park Five" film makes journalists' guilt clear; Sheryl Salomon stepping down as M.E. of the Root; "The RootDC" melded into Washington Post local coverage; Soledad O'Brien developing "White in America"; Jackie Jones to head multimedia program at Morgan State. (5/17/13)

"Central Park Five" Film Makes Journalists' Guilt Clear

Sheryl Salomon Stepping Down as M.E. of the Root

"The RootDC" Melded Into Washington Post Local Coverage

Soledad O'Brien Developing "White in America"

Jackie Jones to Head Multimedia Program at Morgan State

IRS Scandal "Not So Black-and-White"

princeeditor — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:47:34 +0000

May 15, 2013

Investigative journalist says context is missing; shield law talk revived amid uproar over AP phone records; black columnists Bailey, Drummond awarded Nieman fellowships; emcee at Al Neuharth service is . . . Al Neuharth; . . . Duke answered journalism call "with wisdom, grace"; ESPN: "personal" views didn't belong in gay discussion; Sam Davis named Baltimore Sun's AME for news; whites 79% of all guests on cable news shows (5/15/13 and 5/16/13)

Updated May 16, 2013

Investigative Journalist Says Context Is Missing

Shield Law Talk Revived Amid Uproar Over AP Phone Records

Reporter Wounded in New Orleans Violence

princeeditor — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:12:57 +0000

May 13, 2013

3 gunmen open fire on Mother's Day procession; Justice Dept. secretly collects AP reporters' phone records; correspondent Randall Pinkston leaving CBS after 33 years; two more black men, Jenkins and Bennett, leaving NPR; Newseum reverses itself on honoring Palestinians; 19 news organizations protest Beyoncé's photo ban; NBC names Ric Harris G.M. in Hartford, Conn.; Cleveland victims rule out speaking with reporters; in New York, waitresses for lonely Mexicans. (5/13/13)

3 Gunmen Open Fire on Mother's Day Procession

Justice Dept. Secretly Collects AP Reporters' Phone Records

"I Told Them on the Air . . . Got to Go"

princeeditor — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:15:14 +0000

May 10, 2013

Cleveland anchor leaves show to meet freed victim; columnist Clem Richardson laid off at N.Y. Daily News; Essence talks to lesbian-turned-wife-of mayoral-candidate; Eritrean's imprisonment tied to WikiLeaks revelation; 69% of Hispanic high school Class of '12 went to college; author of Heritage Foundation immigration report resigns; writer: too many whitewash Chris Brown-Rihanna abuse; Redskins owner: "We'll NEVER change the name"; advice for Mother's Day (5/10/13)

Cleveland Anchor Leaves Show to Meet Freed Victim

"The Next Big Get Will Be With the Victims"

princeeditor — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:15:02 +0000

May 8, 2013

Cleveland kidnapping story called a media circus; N.Y. Daily News lays off Albor Ruiz, Tim Smith; Dennis Rodman responds to Seattle columnist's plea; racism alleged at White House Correspondents' Dinner; partisan divide, not racial, on attitudes toward Islam; Iran holds 40 journalists as election approaches; Christie applauded for undergoing weight-loss surgery (5/8/13)

Cleveland Kidnapping Story Called a Media Circus

Colorful Cleveland Rescuer a Viral Sensation

princeeditor — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:08:58 +0000

May 6, 2013

Interviews produce "Internet hero we've been waiting for" (5/7/13) Joblessness traced to "racial inequality without racism"; Howard Kurtz grilled over mistakes in riveting TV; Latinos become largest ethnic group in Texas schools; 3 services honoring Neuharth planned next week; NPR reporters' mellifluous names reflect a diversity; Mario Machado, Chinese-American TV reporter in L.A.; nominate a J-educator who has helped diversity (5/6/13)

Interviews Produce "Internet Hero We've Been Waiting For"

It's Who's in Your Network: Joblessness Traced to "Racial Inequality Without Racism"

Boston Suspects Darkened for Magazine Cover

princeeditor — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:06:31 +0000

May 3, 2013

Tsarnaevs are white, but look more like the "other"; up to 5 senior blacks leaving USA Today, Gannett; T.J. Holmes says he's officially a free agent; could fact-checkers have saved Howard Kurtz?; news media were silent on gay player who came out in '70s; Denver Post joins papers dropping "illegal immigrant"; G.M. of Morgan State radio heading to Orlando station; four in 5 Americans oppose changing "Redskins" name; U.S. to train Central American journalists in security (5/3/13)

Tsarnaevs Are White, but Look More Like the "Other"

How Long Will Jason Collins Be a Story?

princeeditor — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:06:19 +0000

May 1, 2013

Some say burst of accolades could be deceptive; Mignon Clyburn named interim FCC chair; L.A. Times formalizes shift from "illegal," "undocumented"; Bloomberg hits N.Y. Times silence on black teen's killing; forbidden or not, Beyoncé fans tweet own concert photos; writers decry sportswriter Sam Lacy's omission from "42"; a rule of thumb for writing opinions about politics; N.Y. Times publishes story in English, Spanish (5/1/13)

Some Say Burst of Accolades Could Be Deceptive

Mignon Clyburn Named Interim FCC Chair

L.A. Times Formalizes Shift From "Illegal," "Undocumented"

Bloomberg Hits N.Y. Times Silence on Black Teen's Killing

Unity President Abruptly Resigns

Josh_Cain — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:31:29 +0000

April 29, 2013

Native American group's Arviso cites frustration; NBA player comes out in Sports Illustrated; Knight Fellowship program tops diversity record: 8 of color; White House correspondents also raise scholarship money; an upbeat view of U.S. policy, on and off the record; coming next, with isssues: drone journalists; Neuharth tribute planned at University of S. Dakota (4/20/13)

Native American Group's Arviso Cites Frustration

NBA Player Comes Out in Sports Illustrated

Knight Fellowship Program Tops Diversity Record: 8 of Color

White House Correspondents Also Raise Scholarship Money

An Upbeat View of U.S. Policy, on and off the Record

Beyoncé's Media Move Not So Glamorous

Josh_Cain — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:06:12 +0000

April 26, 2013

Media urged to counter ban on photographers; Vibe magazine sold, to become digital only; Boston carjacking "unfolds like Tarantino movie"; actuary beats newspaper reporter? Get me rewrite; S. Africa increases curbs on press freedom; CNN, NBC, ABC have used "undocumented," not "illegal"; ADL loses bid to stop honor for Arab-American publisher; nominate a J-educator who has helped diversity (4/26/13)

News Outlets Urged to Counter Ban on Photographers

Vibe Magazine Sold, to Become Digital Only

Boston Carjacking "Unfolds Like Tarantino Movie"

Actuary Beats Newspaper Reporter? Get Me Rewrite

S. Africa Increases Curbs on Press Freedom

N.Y. Times' Cautious Step on "Illegal" Called "Cowardice"

Josh_Cain — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:23:30 +0000

April 24, 2013

NAHJ scores newspaper after protesters present petitions; Fox News a haven for talk about Muslim threats; fired, then hired, Clemente becomes instant celebrity; Politico piece on N.Y. Times draws sexism charges; Unity urges appointment of pro-diversity FCC chair; Gracie Lawson-Borders named dean at Howard U.; Howard Chua-Eoan, news director at Time, retiring (4/24/13)

NAHJ Scores Newspaper After Protesters Present Petitions

Fox News a Haven for Talk About Muslim Threats

Fired, Then Hired, Clemente Becomes Instant Celebrity

Politico Piece on N.Y. Times Draws Sexism Charges

Unity Urges Appointment of Pro-Diversity FCC Chair

Suspects: White, Chechen, Muslim or All the Above?

Josh_Cain — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:26:42 +0000

April 22, 2013

Writers say labels matter as Americans judge them; Boston post-mortems apportion praise, criticism; Rookie TV Anchor's profane debut goes viral; Prime Movers high school program ending after nine years; AP's Honduras writer honored, covers "failing state"; NAACP's Crisis magazine responds to Justice Scalia in kind; Ann Curry "professionally tortured" before Leaving "Today" (4/22/13)

Writers Say Labels Matter as Americans Judge Them

Boston Post-Mortems Apportion Praise, Criticism

Rookie TV Anchor's Profane Debut Goes Viral

Prime Movers High School Program Ending After Nine Years

AP's Honduras Writer Honored, Covers "Failing State"

Al Neuharth, Diversity Champion, Dies at 89

Josh_Cain — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:23:59 +0000

April 19, 2013

Gannett Co. leader set example in promotion, hiring; CNN's John King says, "What I am not is racist"; firm says don't judge magazine health by print-ad declines; "People Behaving Badly" — toward the photographer; Preston Davis dies, first black president of an ABC division; Lynne Duke, former Washington Post reporter, editor, dies at 56; Soul of the South network sets May 27 launch; Chicago Tribune to follow AP style on immigrants (4/19/13)

Gannett Co. Leader Set Example in Promotion, Hiring

CNN's John King Says, "What I Am Not Is Racist"

Firm Says Don't Judge Magazine Health by Print-Ad Declines

"People Behaving Badly" — Toward the Photographer

Preston Davis Dies, First Black President of an ABC Division

"Dark-Skinned Male" Report Highlights Errors

Roberto Delgado — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:24:41 +0000

April 17, 2013

Some use experts of color to comment on Boston bombing; Donna Brazile says CNN owes apology over "dark-skinned" report; Senate defeats measure on background checks; talk radio ramps up volume against immigration reform; 2,000 pay last respects to Margaret Thatcher; Bryant Gumbel acknowledges debt to Wendell Smith; more viewers of color turning to Netflix, Hulu, Roku; Zucker is asked about diversity at Atlanta meeting; play dramatizes plight of Mexican journalists. (4/17/13 and 4/18/13)

Updated April 18

Some Use Experts of Color to Comment on Boston Bombing

Brazile Says CNN Owes Apology Over "Dark-Skinned" Report

Denver Post Wins Pulitzer for Aurora Coverage

princeeditor — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:54:06 +0000

April 15, 2013

David Barboza of N.Y. Times wins for China stories; Police deny N.Y. Post report that Saudi is bombing suspect; was Rubio correct in calling Che Guevara a racist?; 50th anniversary of King's "Letter From Birmingham Jail" (4/15/13)

David Barboza of N.Y. Times Wins for China Stories

Police Deny N.Y. Post Report That Saudi Is Bombing Suspect

Was Rubio Correct in Calling Che Guevara a Racist?

50th Anniversary of King's "Letter From Birmingham Jail"

A Shocking, Undercovered Story of Crime, Class, Race

Roberto Delgado — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:22:49 +0000

April 12, 2013

African American abortion doctor on trial in Philly; journalist-turned-car dealer and other personal stories; J-professor tracks gang legacy of Central America's wars; Irish nanny's illegal status doesn't rate top billing; Rand Paul's speech at Howard U. called a dud; "42" film captures the hero, but maybe not the human; public broadcasting called underfunded for covering gun violence (4/12/13)

African American Abortion Doctor on Trial in Philly

Black Enterprise Takes 35% Advertising Hit

princeeditor — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:14:34 +0000

April 10, 2013

Jet dips in ad revenue; People en Español rises 21%; USA Today bars "illegal immigrant" except in direct quotes; NABJ president denies tie between Martin honor, CNN exit; Hoy wins IRE award for showing community fear of police; blacks prefer "Scandal" to NCAA; Hispanics pick "The Voice"; Asian Americans more satisfied than other groups; how many ways can a song be ridiculed?; James Lewis, publisher of Birmingham Times, dies (4/10/13)

Jet Dips in Ad Revenue; People en Español Rises 21%

Heart & Soul Writers Get Overdue Pay

princeeditor — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:38:21 +0000

April 8, 2013

National Writers Union announces settlement for 12; CNN reintroduces itself free of blacks, Hispanics; last African American publisher resigns at Gannett; Roger Ebert celebrated as "soldier with a pen"; South Africans see mixed legacy for Thatcher; the more education, the less television-watching; Essence backs Obama on gun violence; Mark Walden, Memphis meteorologist, dies at 38; paper "unpublishes" letter after Native protests (4/8/13)

Updated April 9

National Writers Union Announces Settlement for 12

Roger Ebert Championed Diversity in Film

Roberto Delgado — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 02:44:54 +0000

April 5, 2013

Critic found filmmakers of color "morally necessary"; Plain Dealer trims home delivery, plans staff cuts; website maps newspaper use of "illegal immigrant"; ex-FCC officials say Redskins name inappropriate on air; National Journal counts 2 blacks among staff of 70; MSNBC most diverse in survey of Sunday talk shows; report says media ignore unions, except as "troublemakers"; U.N. panel says Ethiopian is in prison for his views (4/5/13)

Critic Found Filmmakers of Color "Morally Necessary"

Layoffs Sting More for Blacks, Latinos

princeeditor — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:18:52 +0000

April 3, 2013

Study confirms whites better able to recover from losses; big papers cautious in following AP on immigration; MSNBC names new black host,"buffoonery" ensues; Velshi leaving CNN after 12 years for unspecified project; . . . Velshi joining Al Jazeera America as first on-air hire; armed men storm 3 Baghdad newspaper offices; fake Somali pirates scam Time magazine, documentarians; Kent State gives Russ Mitchell its McGruder Diversity Award. (4/3/13)

Study Confirms Whites Better Able to Recover From Losses

AP Says, "Illegal Immigrant" No More

princeeditor — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:37:52 +0000

April 2, 2013

Journalists of color have long called term dehumanizing (4/2/13); Byron Pitts: ABC "talks the talk" on diversity; Unity, NAHJ take their outrage beyond journalism; Coates says his blog is not meant to be perfect; columnist keeps focus on gap in NCAA graduation rates; Romona Robinson, Fox win in Cleveland musical chairs; Ebony, Slate among outlets examining gun violence; Asian Americans' numbers, languages make polling difficult; long-sought news archives a treasure trove on Till killing (4/1/13)

Journalists of Color Have Long Called Term Dehumanizing

Byron Pitts: ABC "Talks the Talk" on Diversity

princeeditor — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:47:39 +0000

April 1, 2013

Network makes official its poaching from CBS; Unity, NAHJ take their outrage beyond journalism; Coates says his blog is not meant to be perfect; columnist keeps focus on gap in NCAA graduation rates; Romona Robinson, Fox win in Cleveland musical chairs; Ebony, Slate among outlets examining gun violence; Asian Americans' numbers, languages make polling difficult; long-sought news archives a treasure trove on Till killing (4/1/13)

Network Makes Official Its Poaching From CBS

Unity, NAHJ Take Their Outrage Beyond Journalism

Coates Says His Blog Is Not Meant to Be Perfect

Columnist Keeps Focus on Gap in NCAA Graduation Rates

Romona Robinson, Fox Win in Cleveland Musical Chairs

MSNBC Host: I Use Quotas to Ensure Diversity

Josh_Cain — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:44:32 +0000

March 29, 2013

Hayes joins cable prime time as O'Brien, Martin exit; Bob Teague, pioneer TV newsman, dies at 84; NPR replacing "Talk of the Nation" with news program; Jet covered lesbian wedding in 1970; NFL writer Clifton Brown among layoffs at Sporting News; let go at CBSSports.com but optimistic and grateful; who is Ta-Nehisi Coates' editor? the Atlantic won't say; blacks, Latinos more likely to back path to citizenship; 40% of blacks in poll say no "leader" speaks for them (3/29/13)

Hayes Joins Cable Prime Time as O'Brien, Martin Exit

Bob Teague, Pioneer TV Newsman, Dies at 84

NPR Replacing "Talk of the Nation" With News Program

Jet Covered Lesbian Wedding in 1970

NABJ Names Martin "Journalist of the Year"

princeeditor — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:42:01 +0000

March 27, 2013

Honor comes after CNN fails to renew pundit's contract; CNN names Cuomo, Bolduan, Pereira to new morning show; story on tax abuse by the undocumented earns Peabody; Apple, Google, Facebook still stonewalling on diversity; gay journalists urge "same-sex" term, not "gay marriage"; in Hollywood, TV writers see disconnect on diversity; expect to see more of Al Roker on NBC; environmental websites looking for freelancers (3/27/13)

Updated March 28

Honor Comes After CNN Fails to Renew Pundit's Contract

CNN Names Cuomo, Bolduan, Pereira to New Morning Show

Story on Tax Abuse by the Undocumented Earns Peabody

Apple, Google, Facebook Still Stonewalling on Diversity

Gay Journalists Urge "Same-Sex" Term, Not "Gay Marriage"

In Hollywood, TV Writers See Disconnect on Diversity

Ann Curry's "Today" Ouster Is Hot Copy Again

princeeditor — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:37:17 +0000

March 25, 2013

Fresh details in 8,000-word New York magazine piece; Jake Tapper's new CNN show dragging in ratings; Dominican says Daily Caller paid to set Up Menendez; digital reporter Corey Dade leaves NPR after 2½ years; 200 at L.A. "summit" on Asian American stereotypes; criticism of pre-Iraq War coverage called too simplistic; whites more likely victims of suicides — blacks homicides; Anthony Lewis explained threat to journalism, civil rights (3/25/13)

Fresh Details in 8,000-Word New York Magazine Piece

CNN Shuts Down Roland Martin Early

princeeditor — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:24:03 +0000

March 22, 2013

Producers told not to book pundit as contract winds down; Comcast analyst suspended after newsroom altercation; newsrooms should first ask, "Could this offend?"; Internet host shouted down at conservative conference; FCC chairman to step down, praised for broadband access; Israel apologizes to Turkey for 2010 flotilla incident; Philly Inquirer approves of week's race conversations; Chinua Achebe, "African literary titan," dies at 82 (3/22/13)

Producers Told Not to Book Pundit as Contract Winds Down

Why Is the Network's "Face" Invariably White?

princeeditor — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:38:07 +0000

March 20, 2013

People of color sidelined when big anchor jobs open; two square off on whether it's time to leave news business; Michael Baisden show on "hiatus" — he claims lockout; black C-SPAN viewership matches population; Latinos lag; Obama urged to seek Israeli return of broadcast equipment; Pakistanis arrest militant with ties to Daniel Pearl killing; Philadelphia Magazine takes more criticism at 2nd forum; being Vibe editor: schmoozing, fixing, bartering (3/20/13)

People of Color Sidelined When Big Anchor Jobs Open

Two Square Off on Whether It's Time to Leave News Business

Roland Martin Out at CNN

princeeditor — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:52:12 +0000

March 19, 2013

Pundit says new boss "wants his own peeps" (3/19/13); public notices skimpier news reports; "difficult year at best" for African American media; film on Latino immigration seeking national TV audience; CNN criticized for Steubenville rape coverage; Philadelphia magazine editor faces critics at forum; some blacks make self-defense case for guns; columnist says fix is in: affirmative action for whites; pundits differ over crackdown on sugary soft drinks; three hired at CNN (3/18/2013).

Pundit Says New Boss "Wants His Own Peeps"

Roland Martin told his Twitter followers Tuesday that his last day as a CNN commentator will be April 6, ending speculation about his fate under new CNN President Jeff Zucker.

Public Notices Skimpier News Reports

princeeditor — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:19:16 +0000

March 18, 2013

Nearly one-third in survey report deserting news outlet; "difficult year at best" for African American media; film on Latino immigration seeking national TV audience; CNN criticized for Steubenville rape coverage; Philadelphia magazine editor faces critics at forum; some blacks make self-defense case for guns; columnist says fix is in: affirmative action for whites; pundits differ over crackdown on sugary soft drinks; three hired at CNN (3/18/2013).

Nearly One-Third in Survey Report Deserting News Outlet