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US-European best practices exchange on social cohesion organized by
the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International on Nov.7 in Washington D.C.
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The Forum on Media Diversity is designed
to serve inclusiveness
by seeking resources,
supporting research,
stimulating dialogue,
sponsoring programs and sharing techniques.
By Voices of NY
(May 10, 2012) - President Barack Obama’s revelation that he “personally” supports same-sex marriage — in a taped interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts — sparked a range of reactions from the ethnic press and New York City’s community media. Many took the opportunity to debunk assumptions about their community’s stance on same-sex marriage.
Diversity, Politics & Journalism Obama’s support for gay marriage: How did journalists respond? By Kelly McBride
(May 9, 2012 | Poynter) - Did you say “Yay”? Tweet out a “hurrah”? Did you pass along a funny joke or link to a partisan headline like “Obama declares war on traditional America” or a story that declared the president’s announcement “A victory.”Read more.
Media Diversity ABC, Univision to launch new Latino channel
(May 8, 2012 | Source: New America Media) - ABC News and Univision announced Monday that they are planning to launch an English-language cable channel aimed at Latinos. The channel, which does not have a name yet, is expected to launch in 2013. Read more
Are media ready to ban all offensive slurs? Use of "that vile word"
By Richard Prince's Journal-isms
(May 7, 2012 | Maynard Institute) - NABJ leaders urge N.Y. Post never to use "that vile word"; S. African quits job to take Nieman; apartheid era echoed; ABC, Univision announce joint cable channel; . . . L.A. riots led to better coverage of Asian Americans; Stanford fellowships cite outreach for diversity success; Jenkins to edit theRootDC for Washington Post; why have white men always hosted "Meet the Press?" Read more
More importantly, this article included responses on the media policies about using "epithets for race, ethnicity and sexual orientation" from New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, National Public Radio, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Cable News Network (CNN), and Johnson Publishing Company.
Six national leaders and experts look at NPR's diversity By Edward Schumacher-Matos
(May 1, 2012 | Source: WWNO) - At my request, NPR has released more information than any mainstream media organization on the diversity of its editorial staff and audience. Read more
"Overcoming Bias" author Sue Ellen Christian's note about the Forum on Media Diversity:
"The forum’s mission of serving inclusiveness is exactly what “Overcoming Bias” is about. So much good content is on the Forum website. Truly worth taking time to check out." (Jan. 27, 2012)
