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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”

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 …

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Digital Media Booth Camp in Jordan

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 …

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Mitchell’s Lack of Class Exposes Britain’s Social Divide

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 …

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Muslim Rage and #MuslimRage

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 …

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Cartoons – Response to Cartoons

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 …

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Second year of MA Diversity and the Media

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 …

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MDI launches School and Colleges of Sanctuary

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 …

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Handy Books for Journalists on Religion

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 …

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Poor diversity among US newsroom managers

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 …

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Seattle Times supports the same-sex marriage

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 …

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