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AP Lays Off Diversity Advocate

Friday, February 3, 2012

Robert Naylor Jr. says his position was eliminated; NABJ decries "relentless attack on newsroom diversity"; AP transfers assistant bureau chief to coupon project; CNN's Don Lemon anchors in Nevada caucus coverage; U.N. panel: Verdict on journalist violates human rights; Libby Clark dies at 94, "grande dame" in L.A. black press (2/3/12)

from Maynard Forum

Remembering Henry Nxumalo, Pioneer Under Apartheid

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

This story was written by Mohamed Keita, Africa advocacy coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). CPJ is a nonprofit organization championing the rights of journalists since 1981.

Just over 55 years ago, on New Year's Eve 1957, trailblazing South African journalist Henry Nxumalo was murdered while investigating suspicious deaths at an abortion clinic in Sophiatown, a suburb west of Johannesburg.

Media and the Case for Stephen Lawrence

Thursday, January 12, 2012

This story was originally published by Media Diversity Institute. The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) works internationally to encourage and facilitate responsible media coverage of diversity.

Few national institutions emerge with dignity or enhanced credibility from the Stephen Lawrence murder case, but media have more reason to be cheerful than most.

from Grapevine

Maynard Grad Named Assistant City Editor

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Maynard 2011 Multimedia Editing Program alum Cecily Burt has been promoted to Assistant City Editor of Bay Area News Group.

"We are pleased to announce that Cecily Burt has been named an assistant city editor working in Walnut Creek starting Feb. 1. As you know from her recent award for her work on the 1991 firestorm anniversary retrospective, Cecily is an experienced reporter and skilled writer who will bring a wealth of experience to her new job," said East Bay Metro Editor Kat Rowlands.

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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

Bob Butler

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.

Black History Month

For Black History Month 2012, the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education website celebrates 28 individuals. One for each day of February, the shortest month of the year.

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 African 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 and discussion during Black History Month - February, 2012 when our nation pays a little more attention to issues of diversity. Be heard. Tell us what you think and what we can learn!

Zachary R. Dowdy

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Zachary R. Dowdy has been adjunct instructor in Stony Brook’s journalism program since January 2003. The 1989 graduate of Stony Brook University has worked for The Boston Herald, where he covered breaking news and The Boston Globe, where he covered urban affairs, international issues and criminal justice with an emphasis on corrections. He reported and wrote investigative series for both newspapers.

Resources:

Zachary R. Dowdy Bio - School of Journalism, Stony Brook University

from Dori Maynard

"Black Woman Redefined" Author Sophia A. Nelson Talks About Media Images Today

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Yesterday a Summer's Eve ad was the talk of social media networks. Author and media commentator Sophia A. Nelson discusses the ad, black women's images in the media and why she was compelled to write the recently released "Black Woman Redefined".

from Oakland Voices

East Oakland Map: If You Live Here, Join Us

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 We’re expanding the boundaries of what is usually considered East Oakland because we want a broad range of our city’s residents. So if you live anywhere inside the green, come join our community media & reporting project. Applications available here [...]

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East Oakland, Stand up! Join Oakland Voices 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 East Oakland: What’s really news? Our community media project is looking for residents to report on their neighborhoods, in their own voices. OV trains community correspondents to use digital media tools to tell stories about the issues and people that are [...]