Stories
Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
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Channel 4 criticised over “Bigger. Fatter. Gypsier”
Published: 3 October 2012 Country: UK Ad watchdog (ASA) criticises UK broadcaster Channel 4 for its campaign promoting TV programme …
Digital Media Booth Camp in Jordan
Deadline: 15 October 2012 Region: Middle East and North Africa The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is offering an online course …
Mitchell’s Lack of Class Exposes Britain’s Social Divide
by Aidan White Posted: 28 September 2012 The one flaw in the life and culture of British society – the …
Muslim Rage and #MuslimRage
By *Rasha Abdulla Posted: 28 September 2012 An idiotic movie (of which we’ve only seen a trailer) produced by some …
Cartoons – Response to Cartoons
Published: 28 September 2012 Country: Egypt An Egyptian newspaper has responded to the French magazine’s cartoons mocking Prophet Muhammad by …
Second year of MA Diversity and the Media
Published: 28 September 2012 Country: UK Second year of the MA Diversity and the Media course at University of Westminster …
MDI launches School and Colleges of Sanctuary
Date: 27 September 2012 Country: UK, Bristol Media Diversity Institute (MDI) in partnership with Bristol City of Sanctuary will be …
Handy Books for Journalists on Religion
Date: 27 September 2012 Country: UK, London Lapido Media will be launching a new book series “Handy Books for Journalists …
Poor diversity among US newsroom managers
Published: 24 September 2012 Country: US The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) published a report which consists of two …
Seattle Times supports the same-sex marriage
Published: 19 September 2012 Country: US The Seattle Times launched a social media campaign supporting the same-sex marriage. The newspapers …
