The Asian American Journalists Association yesterday issued a press release urging media covering the tragedy to "avoid using racial identifiers unless there is a compelling or germane reason." "There is no evidence at this early point that the race or ethnicity of the suspected gunman has anything to do with the incident, and to includeContinue reading "AAJA Media Advisory: Coverage on Virginia Tech Shooting Incident"
‘Lessons Learned After Imus’
By Aysha Hussain on DiversityInc.com Now that the 10-day Don Imus controversy has come to an end, and the Rutgers University's women's basketball team has forgiven him for his remarks, many are wondering who will replace Imus and who will be next to get the ax? What does this controversy that has captured the attentionContinue reading "‘Lessons Learned After Imus’"
Ifill on Imus
Gwen Ifill, senior correspondent for “The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer” and the moderator of “Washington Week,” shares her own experiences with Don Imus' racism in an op-ed published today in the NY Times: For all their grit, hard work and courage, the Rutgers girls got branded “nappy-headed ho’s” — a shockingly concise sexual and racialContinue reading "Ifill on Imus"