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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Migrants Blamed for the UK Government Failures
Reports earlier this week from a migrant processing centre in Kent, near the English Channel painted a heart-breaking picture
Unrealistic Post-natal Photos on Instagram Add to Weight Stigma
A deeper cultural change is needed to understand the impact of online and offline anti-fatness and to address the weight stigma and obsession with thinness that pervade our society.
Embracing Diversity in Film Could Protect Child Stars from Abuse
To protect the rights of child actors it is important to embrace diversity and representation, while adopting all the possible measures to keep child performers safe from the pressure that the media, the entertainment industry, and sometimes their parents try...
Disclosing Police Conduct with Journalists Does Not Stop Structural Pr...
Should police officers be transparent and disclose their associations with journalists? It’s a question that addresses the concept of accountability, both for the police force and the press.
A Generation of Cozy Video Gamers Continues to Grow in Response to Har...
In the wake of hyper competitive video games and global hardship, a large subset of players turn to “cozy games” for reprieve.
African Media Is Complicit in Deadly Witchcraft Violence
'Cases of people being murdered on allegations of witchcraft are on the rise and the media is one of the institutions that should be blamed for this.' - Priscilla Gavi
October 2022 Newsletter: Black History Month – Putting Words Int...
The issues of race, racism, diversity and inclusion have moved to the top of the agenda in October as the …
ILO launches the 2022 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
Journalists are invited to submit articles showing exemplary media coverage on labour migration and fair recruitment.
To Achieve Better Representation of Black Media Professionals, the Med...
For many Black journalists in the UK, Black History Month is no different to any other month in the calendar year apart from the additional hashtag highlighting the work of Black people in the country and beyond.
The Global Media Gives Lip Service to Ethiopia’s Conflict
However, it is not fair to look at the Ukrainian and Ethiopia conflicts through mere race lenses since there are other dynamics at play including geography, global impact, local politics and culture.
