While the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) supports freedom of the press, AAJA believes that all media regardless of size should practice the highest standards of journalism including in matters of ethnicity, race and diversity. AsianWeek, a nationally distributed English-language newspaper, ran in its Feb. 23 issue "Why I Hate Blacks," a column by Kenneth … Continue reading AAJA Calls for End to Racist Column
Youth Media Council
The Youth Media Council posts our statement on their site. Thanks to Karlos Schmieder!
Hyphen blog: ‘AsianWeek Takes the Racist Cake’
Former AsianWeek editor Neela Banerjee on the article: Long-running Asian American weekly AsianWeek is facing criticism for publishing a column by writer Kenneth Eng entitled “Why I Hate Blacks.” I have to say, I’m not a regular reader of AsianWeek. Available as a free weekly throughout the Bay Area, AsianWeek doesn’t really seem to reach … Continue reading Hyphen blog: ‘AsianWeek Takes the Racist Cake’
Asian American Leaders Criticize AsianWeek for Printing Kenneth Eng’s Column ‘Why I Hate Blacks’
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Asian American leaders joined together to criticize AsianWeek for printing Kenneth Eng's column "Why I Hate Blacks" in its February 23rd edition. The leaders condemn the piece as irresponsible journalism, blatantly racist, replete with stereotypes, and deeply hurtful to African Americans. They called on AsianWeek to take immediate action and issue … Continue reading Asian American Leaders Criticize AsianWeek for Printing Kenneth Eng’s Column ‘Why I Hate Blacks’
Social Networking and Political Change
"Bubbling Up: MySpace, YouTube, Social Networking and Political Change" was a session about how these and other similar services are making an impact in online activism.Moderated by nonprofit entrepreneur Allison Fine, the panelists included James Rucker, of ColorofChange.org, Dina Kaplan of BlipTV and Joan "McJoan" McCarter of DailyKos.Some of the more interesting points:Rucker pointed out … Continue reading Social Networking and Political Change
Wireless Internet: Community, Municipal, Corporate
Panelists of this session discussed the developments in municipal and Community Internet and the use of the public airwaves for wireless broadband. The session content examined the technologies, politics and policies involved, both locally and nationally, in increasing access to and ownership of affordable, high-speed Internet -- particularly among underserved communities.The presentation by Sascha Meinrath … Continue reading Wireless Internet: Community, Municipal, Corporate
Blog Coverage of the Conference
Postings from blogs about the media reform conference:Veteran television journalist Bill Moyers opened the National Conference for Media Reform Friday with praise for SavetheInternet.com’s grassroots campaign to keep the Internet open and fair for all comers. - Save the Internet[Democracy Now co-host Juan} Gonzalez, who comes across both on the screen and in person as … Continue reading Blog Coverage of the Conference
Day One Wrap-Up: Progressive Communicators Network
At the end of Day One, I attended a terrific reception co-sponsored by the Institute for Public Accuracy, Progressive Communicators Network, Project Think Different, Public News Service, The Praxis Project. The short program during the reception focused on "Powerful Results from the Grassroots."I was lucky enough to connect with the Progressive Communicators Network (PCN) a … Continue reading Day One Wrap-Up: Progressive Communicators Network