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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Taking the Knee During Euro 2020
Whoever wins on Sunday, it is certain that a European conversation on racism is out in the open, and it is something that will find more and more space as the World Cup in 2022 will be hosted in Qatar,...
Windrush and its Impact on Black British Journalists
Personal experiences could shape a journalist’s perspective and approach of storytelling. Sharing these experiences is important as it is a reminder to all audiences that it is crucial for diversity and inclusion to be present within the industry of journalism,...
The Israeli-Palestinian Question in the Italian Media
The political shift in Italy is also a fundamental one to understand the background and context of the question, as Italian media are so intertwined with the political context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
IJNet Develops Toolkit for Reporting Migration
Trainers of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) have developed a toolkit for journalists who report on refugee communities. The …
Why We Need More Movies about South Asian Women in Sports
Naomi Osaka, who is a four-time Grand Slam winner, recently prioritised her mental health, pulling out of major tennis tournaments, sending a message to people everywhere that it’s important to put themselves first and proved what a big impact sports...
Nigeria’s Twitter Ban and the Toll on Marginalised Groups
Twitter’s ban certainly impacts Nigerian’s livelihoods and freedoms. However, the government seems to target the media to a larger extent.
Ovaries and Outrage: How Social Media Took Down Greece’s Fertility C...
As Greece’s media landscape continues to be concentrated in the hands of a few oligarchs, the attraction of social media as a platform for expressing ideas and accessing information not being covered by traditional news is only likely to grow.
COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes Brazilian Media’s Shortcomings in Covering...
Among the main victims of the pandemic in Brazil are indigenous people and the poorest black and brown populations, who are unable to practice social isolation. By hiding the demonstrations, the media adopts a racist position.
From Broadway to Hollywood: ‘In The Heights’ Aims to Break the Bar...
Until a Hollywood film accurately represents the Latinx community, there will still representation battles left to fight, and the glass ceiling will remain in place.
Artificial Intelligence Traps and Media Diversity: Mind the Loopholes
By Bojana Kostić Artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, also referred to as automation tools, computational systems govern our digital media ecosystem. …
