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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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The European Media Freedom Act: An Interview with Thomas Bergmann
"The EMFA could make a difference and ensure that audiences have access to a wide range of media providers and diverse content, including from public service media," Thomas Bergmann.
December 2022 Newsletter: A Year in Review
At the start of 2022, we published an article by Aidan White who wrote that diversity will be leading newsrooms. This much …
Serbia’s EuroPride Debacle Highlights Media Bias
The run up to Serbia's EuroPride was marred by threats by the far right and anti-gay groups. During those weeks of controversy, Serbian media played a role in amplifying the voices of those who were against the Pride.
The Impact of Twitter Changes on Nigeria’s Marginalized ...
Having fewer safety measures against misinformation and extremism will make it difficult for vulnerable Twitter users like women, people of a marginalized nationality, and LGBTQIA+ persons to shield themselves from hateful vitriol.
Film ‘Monica’ Changes Hollywood’s Overplayed Transgender...
By Temi Bolorunduro Incomparable, is how I would describe Trace Lysette. The striking starlet debuts as a leading lady in …
Why Pope Francis Was Wrong About Ethnic Minorities In Russia
By Dina Newman In his recent interview to five editors of the America Magazine, which describes itself as The Jesuit …
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Sets High Standards for AfroLatinidad R...
By Angelo Boccato Black Panther: Wakanda Forever represented a significant challenge for director Ryan Coogler, its cast, and Marvel Studios. …
Broadcasting conspiracy theories: the alt-right media channel AUF1.TV
Originally published in German on Belltower News. An Austrian alternative broadcaster wants to become the ARD – Germany’s joint organisation …
Media Diversity Institute and Get The Trolls Out! Ask Pope to Retract...
On 22 November 2022, Pope Francis gave an interview to America Magazine in which he discussed several issues including the war in Ukraine. In his interview he implied that ethnoreligious minorities in Russia are crueller than those of the 'Russian...
Schoolgirl’s Murder Sparks Far-Right Backlash in French Media
The horrendous killing of a 12-year-old girl has fuelled an anti-immigrant backlash in French media and political spheres.
