Exit is immediate so as not to cause "distraction"; news outlets prematurely report Tubbs Jones' death; few big-paper journalists of color expected in Denver; reporter fired over Internet sex ad; "American journalists" stamp sells out. (08/20/08)

Indians feel lack of press-pool diversity; iPhones, BlackBerrys cover Isaac Hayes, Bernie Mac; "growing trend" of media interference in Latin America

Chicago paper "is where minority reporters can go to die"; "when God closes a door, he opens a window"; Gannett to eliminate 1,000 jobs across company; Springfield, Ill., paper apologizes for role in riot; Unity to protest choice of debate moderators. (08/15/08)

Affirmative-action politics might have consequences; journalists of color hit in new Tribune layoffs; presidential debate co-chair has heard no objections; Detroit black paper calls for mayor's resignation. (08/13/08)

Some still haven't reported Isaac Hayes, Bernie Mac deaths; newspaper reports culpability in 1908 riots; Hinojosa, Diaz lead list of NAHJ honorees; Oprah endorsement said to be worth 1 million votes. (08/11/08)

Politicians, news media don't always distinguish;  Chicago's Stella Foster breaks story of Bernie Mac death; Unity falls short in influencing election coverage; 2 blacks among latest Chicago Tribune buyouts; gap widens in job prospects for graduates of color; N.Y. Times reintegrates sports reporter ranks. (08/08/08)

New D.C. bureau chief to advocate for those who "really excel"; "Nightline's" Bashir apologizes for AAJA remarks; knocking Tribune Co., 2 columnists leave Baltimore Sun; 4 more confirm taking Atlanta buyout. (08/04/08)

Press freedom group urges feds to take the lead; staffers in Newark anxious, bitter at cutback prospect; Atlanta Journal-Constitution buyouts; Pat Buchanan asks for proof of news-media discrimination. (08/01/08)

21 of 24 network executive producers are Caucasian; Newport News, Va., paper lays off its remaining black reporters; Obama answer leaves out blacks in mainstream media.(07/30/08)

A confident Democrat supports the concept at Unity; Mark Whitaker named to head NBC News D.C bureau; Unity attendance tops 2004 event; Obama's media delegation had one black reporter. (07/27/08)