Author

Danielle K. Kilgo

John & Elizabeth Bates Cowles Professor of Journalism, Diversity and Equality in the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

dkilgo@umn.edu

@danikathleen

Articles

Television & New Media

When is the “Racist” Designation Truly Applicable? News Media’s Contribution to the Debatability of Racism

Introduction The media plays an essential role in shaping public opinion on complex social issues. This is why it is critical that journalists are equipped to cover topics of race effectively. The Associated Press signaled the seriousness of public discourse on racism when updating its stylistic guidelines in 2019: “Do not use racially charged or…

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