When British actor and comedian Lenny Henry spoke at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards last March, he made headlines by calling out the “appalling percentage” of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people working in the UK television industry. BAME people currently stand at 5.4% of the broadcasting workforce, a number which … Continue reading BBC announces raft of new measures on diversity
Category: Engagement Examples
Newspaper and coalition bringing information, energy to racial equity
By Jennifer Neutel ‘We are having the kinds of conversations that we dreamed of having’ When Kate Bennett was on the golf course last week, a woman asked what she can do to help Rochester’s effort to create awareness and positive dialogue around racial inequity. “Not a day goes by when I’m not talking about … Continue reading Newspaper and coalition bringing information, energy to racial equity
Reporter sees value in engaging citizen journalists
By Jennifer Neutel ‘Having several extra sets of hands and several extra sets of eyes is beneficial to us’ Kristin J. Bender, a breaking news reporter at the Oakland Tribune, is delighted that the organization is running a program engaging citizens to report on their communities as it provides more reporter power. The community journalism … Continue reading Reporter sees value in engaging citizen journalists
Rochester news organization builds inclusive conversation on race
By Jennifer Neutel ‘They aren’t just speaking with the bully pulpit of the editorial page,’ says community partner The Democrat and Chronicle’s current exploration into racial issues in Rochester, N.Y. is strengthened by the organization’s dedication to diversity and inclusion in its own newsroom and hiring, says Jennifer Leonard. Leonard is president and CEO of the … Continue reading Rochester news organization builds inclusive conversation on race
Multi-platform news effort an ‘extraordinary commitment to the community’
By Jennifer Neutel Community partner applauds newspaper for going beyond traditional reporting When Jennifer Leonard talks about her first contribution for the Unite Rochester website launch her voice is filled with emotion recalling a reader’s comment. Leonard’s blog started by sharing the story often referred to in history classes: that America is a land built … Continue reading Multi-platform news effort an ‘extraordinary commitment to the community’
Newspaper’s community-wide race conversations opening up dialogue
By Jennifer Neutel Community partner applauds news organization for ‘stepping out’ The YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County’s work on eliminating racism and empowering women is boosted by being a community partner of Unite Rochester, says Jean Carroll, the association’s president and CEO. The association is “absolutely thrilled” to be in conversation with people on … Continue reading Newspaper’s community-wide race conversations opening up dialogue
San Francisco Public Press coalesces community to take on affordable housing crisis
The San Francisco Public Press took their reporting on the issue of affordable housing in the Bay Area in a new direction Friday by bringing together housing-policy visionaries, advocates, experts and activists to Hack the Housing Crisis. The broad range of ideas and initiatives, which included everything from increasing legal support for evictions, lowering costs with … Continue reading San Francisco Public Press coalesces community to take on affordable housing crisis
Keeping diversity front and center at The Seattle Times
By Jennifer Neutel Newspaper gains sense of being the hub of the community Keeping diversity of its staff and content front and center in discussions has helped The Seattle Times create more of a sense of “the newspaper as a hub of the community rather than a fortress,” says David Boardman, the paper’s past executive … Continue reading Keeping diversity front and center at The Seattle Times
San Francisco Public Press aims to “Hack the Housing Crisis”
By Jacob Caggiano UPDATE: Read the event summary and Storify page to see what transpired. DATE — Friday, June 13, 2014 TIME — 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. LOCATION — The Impact Hub, 901 Mission St., San Francisco QUESTIONS? — housinghack {at} sfpublicpress {dot} org News organizations are used to covering hackathons, but how about organizing … Continue reading San Francisco Public Press aims to “Hack the Housing Crisis”
Oakland resident gains confidence, skills through journalism training
By Jennifer Neutel Voices participant says experience a high point Since participating in a program that trains citizens to produce community journalism, Ronald Owens says he feels more confident to interview people and write a publishable story. Owens participated in the 2012 Oakland Voices class, a program run by the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism … Continue reading Oakland resident gains confidence, skills through journalism training