Journalism

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Sierra Leone journalist Clarence Roy-Macaulay dies at 85

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Mourning three Black journalists: Valerie Boyd, Askia Muhammad and Renee Poussaint

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Howard University’s move to digitize Black newspapers fights whitewashing of history 

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Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells Barbie doll keeps legacy alive in the face of ‘critical race theory’ pushback

Black History Month can be a hit or miss for businesses and corporations. Some consumers welcome new merchandise with a
/ February 22, 2022

Ida B. Wells’ inspiring legacy is being honored by Barbie

This coming Monday, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., inarguably the most recognizable figure of 20th century
/ January 15, 2022
Michael Harriot

An announcement—from Michael Harriot

Ladies, gentlemen, play cousins, ballers, parlayers, preplanners of HBCU homecoming outfits, third-shift workers who sing second-soprano sitting in the first-row
/ January 4, 2022

Measuring diversity in journalism falls behind

More than a year after George Floyd’s killing focused attention on efforts to diversify newsrooms, the ability to measure real
/ October 16, 2021
Nikole Hannah-Jones thegrio.com

Nikole Hannah-Jones’ Howard move teaches us how to fight with the tool of self-respect

Talk about a masterclass in how to love, honor and be true to yourself. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones shocked
/ July 7, 2021

Washington Post reporters’ records secretly obtained by Trump DOJ: report

The phone records of three Washington Post journalists were obtained by the U.S. Department of Justice during the Trump administration
/ May 8, 2021
Kevin Merida www.theGrio.com

Kevin Merida named executive editor of Los Angeles Times

Kevin Merida has been named the executive editor of the Los Angeles Times. Read More: Danielle Kwateng named executive editor
/ May 3, 2021