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

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.