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Who Will Call Jesse Helms a Racist? Media use euphemisms in ex-senator's obituaries; 2 laid off in East Bay try to figure it out. (7/4/2008) NABJ Issues Warning on Layoffs A McClatchy managing editor joins buyout exodus; Philly's Long named VP to oversee consolidations; Justice Department urged to investigate hate mail; Joe Davidson to write column on federal workforce. (7/3/2008) On Race, Many Not Ready to "Move On" CNN survey finds gap between blacks, whites; more staff cuts, fom L.A. Times to Tampa Tribune; how about a story about what patriotism means? gun ruling recalls Carl Rowan incident (7/2/2008) Media Images Still a Problem Survey of blacks reports continuing dissatisfaction; news veteran Wycliff finds "I'm not cut out for PR"; mixed decision for Puerto Rico journalists suing FBI; GM shifts ads away from two BET shows (6/30/2008) World's Largest Will Be a Bit Smaller Unity attendance adjusting to industry turmoil; East Bay papers losing 13 percent of news staff; broadcasters discouraged by Obama statements (6/27/2008) Sports Pages Get "C" on Racial Diversity Group's second survey awards "F" on gender; AP accepts "African American," "Native American"; Baltimore Sun to eliminate 100 jobs (6/26/2008) Outing Rappers' Given Names Should "Ghostface Killah" be "Mr. Killah?"; next up for cuts: Palm Beach, Hartford, Detroit; no agreement on accepting Imus' explanation; Joyner names 7 of 8 finalists to replace Smiley (6/25/2008) Imus Says Critics Missed His Point Jock says he was noting unfairness of arrests; Hitler no, lynching yes? Downie to step down as Washington Post editor; Carole Simpson: not supporting Obama is "so wrong." (6/24/2008) Hitler No, Lynching Yes? References to horrors don't all provoke outrage; Downie to step down as Washington Post editor; on Imus show: "He's African American." "There You Go" Carole Simpson: not supporting Obama is "so wrong." (6/23/2008) Italian Vogue Publishes All-Black Issue Choice of models flips pattern in fashion magazines; media watch group faults some of Russert's questioning; black producer insists Michael Scott used N-word (6/20/2008) Writer Suspended Over Hitler Analogy ESPN, Jemele Hill issue apologies over column; layoffs begin at Fort Worth Star-Telegram; how could Tim Russert die so suddenly? Jon Stewart mocks media rumors about Obamas (6/18/2008) Would Russert Be Embarrassed? Wake in D.C. Tuesday, private ceremony Wednesday; McClatchy pledges diversity despite job slashes; Obama links media mergers to less local news coverage (6/16/2008) NBC's Tim Russert Collapses, Dies "Meet the Press" host has apparent heart attack; fired black anchor goes public: "I'm being trashed"; AAJA president named in bias suit; Fox apologizes for calling Michelle Obama "baby mama." (6/13/2008) Spike vs. Clint: Who's Right? Journalists play role in fact-checking "history"; "assassination" exhibit shut, media made him do it; Couric sees sexism in Hillary Clinton coverage; turning tables: will foreigners accept Obama? (6/11/2008) Pat Tobin Dies, Beloved P.R. Activist Single mom linked Toyota to community groups (6/10/2008) |