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FCC Says No to Bob Johnson on New Network

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Broadcasters, NABJ backed idea; cable industry opposed; Fatimah Ali, Philadelphia columnist, dies at 56; Somali pirates still holding U.S. journalist for ransom; Obama's message was well-received, but fewer watched; Romney, Gingrich keep appointments on Univision; Fla. Hispanics favor Romney over Gingrich, poll finds; "where are the women and non-white media critics?" (1/25/12)

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Media and the Case for Stephen Lawrence

Thursday, January 12, 2012

This story was originally published by Media Diversity Institute. The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) works internationally to encourage and facilitate responsible media coverage of diversity.

Few national institutions emerge with dignity or enhanced credibility from the Stephen Lawrence murder case, but media have more reason to be cheerful than most.

The Maynard Institute Participates in Media Diversity Best Practices Conference

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Maynard President Dori Maynard sat on a panel to discuss diversity issues in the media Monday for the U.S.-European Best Practices Exchange on Promoting Social Cohesion through Broadcast Media, hosted by the U.S. State Department.

from Grapevine

The California Endowment Awards Grant to Maynard Institute and Oakland Tribune

Thursday, January 19, 2012

MIJE and the Oakland Tribune received a $340,000 grant from The California Endowment (TCE) to partner to create programs that will strengthen the relationship between residents and the Tribune.

The grant will fund the continuation of a Tribune reporting fellowship, a new session of Oakland Voices and community forums throughout the city.

in Health & the Media

WBBM-TV Issues Statement on 4-Year-Old Boy Clip

August 25, 2011

On Aug. 12, Bob Butler reported on the Maynard Institute website about WBBM-TV in Chicago airing a story on a shooting. It included video of a 4-year-old boy saying he wanted his own gun. The station edited out the rest of the boy’s statement that he wanted the gun because he wants to be a police officer. Butler also reported that “there is no diversity in WBBM’s management.”

In response, Jeff Kiernan, vice president and news director for WBBM-TV in Chicago, sent this statement to the Institute:

BBC Coverage of London Riots

Bob Butler

August 24, 2011

News coverage of black men and boys often paints them in a negative light no matter where they are in the world.

The latest example was coverage of London, which experienced four nights of rioting, looting and arson after a black man was shot to death by police.

BBC television news reports and other global news channels showed crowds rioting and looting. While people of all races and ages engaged in criminal behavior, young black men were singled out as being primarily responsible.

Black Entrepreneurs Month

For the month of December, The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education celebrates the entrepreneurial achievements of African American innovators. The decision to focus on entrepreneurship in the African American community was triggered by the debate that ensued after TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington said that he did not know of one single black entrepreneur.

While we usually focus on members of the journalistic community, Arrington's controversial remarks reminded us that from the obscure to the obvious, many people remain unaware of the rich contributions and entrepreneurial achievements of the black community.

It is our hope that this feature will bring these achievements to light for both journalists and their audiences. Through this feature, we also hope to make a contribution to the broader debate about diversity among business leaders and to highlight the strides made by black entrepreneurs past and present.

Whether they are established figures or start-up leaders, each of these individuals strengthen the entrepreneurial tradition that the U.S. is known for.

The profiles selected are by no means an exclusive list. In addition, in the coming months, we will continue to feature the entrepreneurial achievements of people of color. We hope that you will join the conversation and suggest notable figures from your community.

Clarence Wooten

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Coined a "serial entrepreneur" by Entrepreneur Magazine in February 2000, Clarence has launched and operated numerous technology-based companies since founding his first, Envision Designs, while initially studying architecture as an undergraduate student in college. In 1993, Clarence co-founded Metamorphosis Studios, an interactive multimedia development firm, where he served as CEO and Creative Director until early 1998 when the company was acquired by MediSolv, Inc.

Resources:

Clarence Wooten Bio - Clarencewooten.com

from Dori Maynard

"Black Woman Redefined" Author Sophia A. Nelson Talks About Media Images Today

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Yesterday a Summer's Eve ad was the talk of social media networks. Author and media commentator Sophia A. Nelson discusses the ad, black women's images in the media and why she was compelled to write the recently released "Black Woman Redefined".

from Oakland Voices

Videos: Oakland Voices Staff and Participants Discuss Project

Thursday, October 20, 2011

As we eagerly await the commencement of the next phase of the Oakland Voices project, the links below include videos produced by The Oakland Tribune to capture some of the program's impact on the West Oakland community as well as the program's staff and participants.

Oakland Voices Staff

Ayodele Nzinga – Community Artist and Devoted “WordSlanga”

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 By Oakland Voices contributor Cameron Wilson OAKLAND, CA — On a crisp fall night, in the Sister Thea Bowman Memorial Theater, Ayodele Nzinga portrays mystic heroine Aunt Esther Tyler in August Wilson’s play Gem of the Ocean. In a cozy [...]

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