Journalisms: an online column by Richard Prince

Ebony Names Two Editors

Publication moves to rebuild editorial ranks; Grangenois named publisher of Chronicle of Higher Ed; few of color in Baltimore Sun's reorganization; columnist tells readers, "my cancer is gone"; flu threat said to be dwarfed by gun violence; think twice about "reverse discrimination" term. (5/01/09) 

"Bloodletting" at the Baltimore Sun

At least 8 of color among 61 let go in newsroom; on 100th day, Obama calls on Telemundo, BET; grand jury ratifies work of Chauncey Bailey Project; NAHJ warns against scapegoating on flu story; newspaper sportswriters land at AOL; Joe Oglesby retiring from Miami Herald; Jodi Rave ending column on Native American issues. (4/29/09) 

Fox Broadcast Network to Skip Obama

Competitors to give news conference an hour of prime time; donations sought to waterboard Fox's Sean Hannity; 40 from Newark Star-Ledger form news Web site; judged by his Rolodex, and passing with flying colors; college news service selects best and brightest; a little hatin' on Stephen A. before he leaves? NABJ picks NPR's Norris as "Journalist of the Year." (4/27/09 and 4/28/09)

Bryan Monroe Resigns at Ebony and Jet

CEO says editor helped "re-energize" her brands; Pulitzer-winning book on "re-enslavement" heading for PBS; in survey, more choose Fox as critical of Obama; profits still elusive with online start-ups; global themes bring honors at Overseas Press Awards; N.Y. Times Foundation suspends gift program; two movies inspired by journalism hit the big screen. (4/24/09)

New Viacom-BET Channel to Target Adults

Cable spinoff to include news, public affairs; at least 6 journalists of color laid off at Chicago Tribune; Unity calls for diversity summit of newsroom leaders; is union's "last hired, first fired" hurting diversity? Magazine called out on Photoshopping Obama image (4/22/09 and 4/23/09)

 

Mira Lowe Named Editor of Jet Magazine

First appointment under Ebony-Jet reorganization; new Viacom channel to target middle-aged blacks; at least 6 journalists of color laid off at Chicago Tribune; Unity calls for diversity summit of newsroom leaders; is union's "last hired, first fired" hurting diversity? magazine called out on Photoshopping Obama image (4/21/09 and 4/22/09)

Columnist Robinson, Free Press Win Pulitzers

Washington Post writer glad he didn't become M.E.; Obama takes questions from black, Hispanic networks; how cable, broadcast covered the tea parties; blacks increase appearances on Sunday talk shows; Kerry to hold hearings on newspaper problems. (4/20/09)

Local TV News Lost 1,200 Jobs in '08

Look for gains in 2010, says RTNDA survey director (4/19/09)

Iran Sentences Roxana Saberi to 8 Years

Roxana SaberiFirst American journalist to be convicted by Tehran of spying; senior editor Sylvester Monroe leaves Ebony, saying financial situation made him "miserable"; handyman's chilling tale of Chauncey Bailey killing; Stephen A. Smith ends "wonderful ride" at ESPN on May 1; slightly more diverse press corps joins Obama in Mexico; Hispanic audience swells to 20 million on Internet. (4/17/09 and 4/18/09)

Handyman's Chilling Account of Bailey Killing

Bakery boss called writer "the M.F. that killed my dad"; Stephen A. Smith leaving ESPN on May 1 (4/17/09)

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