The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is calling for CNN to diversify its executive ranks, including executive news managers and direct reports to CNN President Jeff Zucker. NABJ stated this week that it is concerned about the findings of preliminary research, which points to a lack of diversity in top positions:…
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Archived: Black Media to Bill Cosby: You're Getting No Preferential Treatment
By Chris Hoenig Bill Cosby wants Black journalists to stay neutral in their reporting on sex-assault allegations against him. The leading association of Black journalists has responded with a simple message: You get the same neutrality as anyone else, regardless of race or fame. After Cosby made his plea last…
Archived: Chuck Stone, Black Journalism Trailblazer and Professor, Dies at 89
By Julissa Catalan Charles Stone, regarded as a trailblazer and one of the most trusted journalists in the Black community, has died. During his 19 years as a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News, a total of 75 people turned themselves into authorities after speaking with Stone. All 75 were…