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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“Feed Fatigue” or An Excuse To Turn Off?

“Feed Fatigue” or An Excuse To Turn Off?

It is important to be mindful about what it means to turn off and tune out.

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‘Words Hurt: The Ethics of Reporting on Race’

‘Words Hurt: The Ethics of Reporting on Race’

BLM and Black journalists in the UK

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Should Netflix Stop Streaming A Film That Glorifies Misogyny and Rape?

Should Netflix Stop Streaming A Film That Glorifies Misogyny and Rape?

The hundreds of people who have signed petitions think so.

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The Media is Criticising Both the Young and Old During This Pandemic. ...

The Media is Criticising Both the Young and Old During This Pandemic. ...

COVID-19 cases are rising among young people. But it is not for the reasons that you would think.

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MDI at the Fazana Media Festival

MDI at the Fazana Media Festival

On Monday, 7 September 2020, Media Diversity Institute kicked off a series of events at the second annual Fazana Media …

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VIDEO: Sensationalist Media Coverage of Migrants and Refugees is Missi...

VIDEO: Sensationalist Media Coverage of Migrants and Refugees is Missi...

Why don't journalists hold governments accountable for not guaranteeing safe passage to migrants and refugees?

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As the Media Has A Reckoning on Race and Gender, It’s Time To Also T...

As the Media Has A Reckoning on Race and Gender, It’s Time To Also T...

How does the British media get away with such insulting representations of working class people?

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Black Journalists Need More Than An Apology From the BBC

Black Journalists Need More Than An Apology From the BBC

The broadcaster risks losing trust from Black journalists and audiences otherwise.

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Old Tropes, New Outlets: Antisemitism During Lockdown

Old Tropes, New Outlets: Antisemitism During Lockdown

We might have new platforms--but we are fighting the same old hate.

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On Representing Disability

On Representing Disability

Right now, there are many things wrong--but the solutions are simple.

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