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Richard Prince's Journal-isms™

Oklahoma Media Praised for Saving Lives

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Father of black child, first identified casualty, tells story; Lynn Hoppes reported among layoffs at ESPN; Obama says he's not interested in prosecuting reporters; debate continues over Obamas' commencement speeches; Clifton Brown, laid off in March, joins Comcast SportsNet; some call "fried chicken" outdated as an insult; media went beyond research on "crack babies"; Felix Hoover of Columbus Dispatch dies at 63; Friday is deadline to nominate a J-educator (5/22/13)

 

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 
    

  
  
      

      
          

  
  

						      

    

            

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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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      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.