Race in the Media: Covering Racial Unrest in Contemporary News
Race in the Media: Covering Racial Unrest in Contemporary News
Event Type
All
Location
Vigo County Public Library
Date
Time
Contact
Phone
(812) 237-4303
Description
Media coverage of racial issues and racial unrest has long been fraught with controversy. Recent coverage of the shootings of unarmed African Americans and of the protests that have followed has prompted a national discussion about journalists’ role in the public discourse about race. The panelists will discuss public reaction to media coverage of these issues and will address how the media can report on race responsibly.