Missouri Press Association
Category: DEI Resources
The time for more diverse leaders in newsrooms is now
By Charles M. Sennott The GroundTruth Project They say, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But for the constellation of GroundTruth
How to ensure diverse viewpoints in abortion coverage
Covering a complex topic that spans laws, beliefs and lived experience requires nuance and context By: Doris Truong Poynter Journalism Institute With the
How to build a better J-school
By Barbara Allen Poynter Journalism Institute What would you do if you were in charge of a new journalism school? Emphasize diversity,
Learn about job candidates’ diverse experiences and views
By Joy Mayer Trusting News Who we are as humans influences how we go about our work as journalists — what
Sincerely, Leaders of Color: There is no pipeline problem
Instead, a problem exists in how the industry treats historically marginalized journalists in the hiring process. Commitments, Not Predictions: As we start
The power of minimal interventions to lower barriers to journalism
A Google Map image demonstrates the journey between KOMU-8’s TV station and Mizzou’s campus. Often, the assumption that reporters
Supporting the Well-Being of Your Underrepresented Employees
By Chris Michalak and Marlette Jackson For Harvard Business Review Many business leaders have made it clear that employee health is
What might journalism learn from ‘bridging’?
By Kevin Loker American Press Institute In recent years, the number of nonprofits and initiatives that could be categorized under a
Medill Survey Respondents Say Their News Organizations Are Increasing Diversity Efforts
By Greg Burns Local News Initiative More than a year after social-justice protests called attention to the lack of diversity in
When staff appeals for change, be responsive
Newsroom leadership should embrace criticism about diversity, equity and inclusion By Emma Carew Grovum For Editor & Publisher One of the biggest