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Our guests today include @RethaHill from Arizona State, who wrote this article on Idea Lab: http://to.pbs.org/f6lzbz #mediadiversity -
#mediadiversity Grew up in Oklahoma and got used to being the "only one" in my developing media career -
#mediadiversity @rethahill @nextgenradio Crowdsourcing and collective intelligence are so imp globally, why is diversity in US an issue? -
#mediadiversity Doug, it's getting better in terms of the numbers of minorities at these conferences, but not where it should be -
Q1 Let's talk about conferences. Which ones have succeeded at being diverse and which have been challenged? #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity There are numbers of people who attend and then WHO sits on panels as an "expert."
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#mediadiversity This is how I drill down on conference attendance
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#mediadiversity So, Q1, population in general is getting much better. Experts, not so much
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@nextgenradio's point about who presents has become more of an issue as "sponsored" panels have become prevalent #mediadiversity -
Q1a @rafatali You helped run conferences at PaidContent. Was diversity a priority when it came to speakers/panelists? #mediadiversity
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Re Q1, digital conferences have done better job at diversity than others, more transparency involved with high feedback loop #mediadiversity -
#mediadiversity #ONA is getting a lot better and will continue to do so
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#mediadiversity Q1Too few experts who are persons of color. But they are out there.
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#mediadiversity @rafatali Exactly, who makes decisions on selection committees goes a long way
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#mediadiversity Those who are experts and work in big companies have to join associations and then come to events too
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#mediadiversity The Future of Civic Journalism conference at MIT in June had a fair number of speakers who were of color, including students
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.@mediatwit yes, came as a result of my background & @sdkstl insistence. so diversity comes from diverse owners. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity RTDNA has scholarships for young people. Good cross section this last year in Las Vegas.
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#mediadiversity I learned a lot from those students because they were trying crazy stuff on mapping and digital displays. It was great.
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#mediadiversity But RTDNA needs to include "us" in it's board meetings better, not at the end when everyone is tired and ready to leave
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#mediadiversity when assns are given lists of people they need to use at least some of them.
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#mediadiversity best sessions I had at #aaja LA were led by NAHJ-er & white duo (social media & datavisual) where were #aaja rockstars?
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#mediadiversity The point is when you open it up to young people, people of color, women, you change the game.
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#mediadiversity @UNITY_JOC And Associations need to cross-pollinate. Have reps at other conferences, always
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#mediadiversity In 2003, we had a UNITY program where students from one association got to work and attend a conference of a UNITY partner
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So having conference organizers or assoc. board be more diverse to begin with will help get speakers to be more diverse? #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity But, this runs counter to the purpose of the associations to a degree so it's not that easy
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I wasn't at the #ONA this year, but what was everyone's take on diversity there? Could they do better? #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity NABJ members who were there, got together informally to talk about how to improve representation on panels
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Reality is, most of us still only think in terms of: are their enough women? ethnic diversity thinking's still way off. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity Q2. Mark, I agree Having people of color or folks who are sensitive to the needs of diversity at conferences will help
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ONA was in DC which is about as multicultural a community as you can get. The diversity was better than in San Fran #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity and looking ahead #ONA Boston will be better than DC because of pro-active, informal discussion with ONA board members
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@mediatwit in the arts we look at diversity across governance, HR, content, and community. multipronged approach. #mediadiversity -
#mediadiversity better at ONA this yr member since 2003, served on conf comm as student newsroom chair in 2008. Some questioned ability.
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#mediadiversity There is a wide variety of media in DC where ONA was held from Al Jazeera to BET to Telemundo. Could have supplied speakers
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Q2: Retha mentioned news site staffs not being diverse enough. How can we as publishers change that? #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity questioned quality of minorities, arguably there aren't many clear "experts" many of all hues bring value.
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#mediadiversity Q2: Having these discussions regularly will help greatly
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#mediadiversity Q2 Also, getting out of the office and coming to our conferences
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anything out there that highlights all minority accomplishments in new media, covering race, sex, orientation, etc? #mediadiversity -
#mediadiversity Because ONA was in DC, a lot more people of color came out, including profs from Howard University J School.
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#mediadiversity Those who make hiring decisions have to be physically present and show commitment
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My own experience: I've tried to make every 5Across roundtable show I tape include women and minorities. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity Revolving doors in executive offices hasn't helped anything
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the lack of #mediadiversity @ conferences is an extension of the lack of newsroom and business side staff at media companies, which is... -
I get tired of every podcast and video show in SF and Silicon Valley filled with white male entrepreneurs. It gets tired. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity And a personal philosophy of mine. If you are of color and reach a certain position, bring someone young people with you.
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@mediatwit more helpful if you head toward "people of color" rather than just "minorities" #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity Q3 Publishers can ask me, for one. I know of 3-4 experienced producers who were downsized and are looking.
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...just a by-product of the corporate social dynamic that's a hurdle to diversity in leadership in most companies #mediadiversity
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@mediatwit #mediadiversity at that time, one person on the call ONA conf call was concerned about "qualified" minorities.
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#mediadiversity It's so vital that leaders look for their own replacement at some point regardless of your color,
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@emmacarew Good point. What is the right term for non-Caucasian? People of color? #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity Q3 Both NPR and Patch sought be out at ONA and said give us names of people of color. And they followed up.
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#mediadiversity You have to groom people for leadership. And if you are out in front, find someone who could take your company forward..
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#mediadiversity since then ONA has made a much better effort. Other groups have to step up.
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@mediatwit - For new media hires, start networking outside of the usual HR and #journalism channels for talent. #mediadiversity -
#mediadiversity- start at the high school level. The "rich, white" schools tend to get more funding for the j- programs, speaking from exp. -
#mediadiversity Unbelievable that the "qualified minority" question still lingers.
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You all should read "Breaking Through" by Harvard's @ProfThomas http://tinyurl.com/2c7hrom ? Same problem, new'ish venue. #mediadiversity
Breaking Through: The Making of Minority Executives in Corporate America
Amazon.com: Breaking Through: The Making of Minority Executives in Corporate America (9780875848662): David A. Thomas, John J. Gabarro: Books
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if there's a program like @ThreeSixtyMN in your area, find it, support it RT @DaylinaMiller: #mediadiversity- start at the high school level
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#mediadiversity This is why I go to NAB, got on the RTDNA board, Linchpin meet-ups and ONA when it first started
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@mediatwit it's my preference, yes. People of color. Journalists of color. & so on. the "Minor" in minority can sting #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity diversity has to be intentional. People don't want to be added. Most prefer to be included.
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questioning if there are "qualified" people of colour is like questioning if there are "qualified" women to handle the job. #mediadiversity
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@mediatwit - Talent can be found blogging/tweeting outside of #ona bubble & media echo chamber. But you've got to look hard. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity Must give props to #ONA10. I did a session within the Career Summit about getting into position to find a job.
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Q3: What about the arguments against affirmative action, that it is just used as a crutch by people who aren't qualified? #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity When washpost.com started in '96 it was an outpost full of young and minority producers. Leadership changed so did staff.
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#mediadiversity #ONA10 that was not about diversity of color, but diversity of resume/work experience/networking
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#mediadiversity People of color also want to be chosen because of our intelligence, work ethic, connections and overall abilities.
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@mediatwit Q3 - I find those arguments incredibly offensive. It's a prevailing attitude in J-schools and it needs to end #mediadiversity
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I think it is incumbent upon those of us who know how to achieve diversity to show others #mediadiversity. #TwitterNewsChat -
#mediadiversity The other pt of my blog was persons of color have to be willing to take chances and innovate. Its easier to do w new media
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#mediadiversity @rethahill yes it was sad and I'm sure many who say and believe the "quality minority" issue won't admit it.
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#mediadiversity This is where "stepping outside your circle" becomes vital. You have to go into a room of people who are not you
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@ilamont Where do you look for that talent outside of the bubble? #mediadiversity
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Q3 that attitude is also why #UNITY orgs struggle to reach best and brightest - ppl want to say they "made it" w/o "handouts"#mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity We can't wait on mainstream new media companies and orgs to recognize us. Crash the party by being successful.
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#mediadiversity Diversity not just about gender & ethnicity but economic status too. Internships often given to ppl who can work for free.
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#mediadiversity @kimbui One person can't do everything, but everyone can do something."
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Everyone's tired of the 'regulars' on the conference circuit, particularly on the social media side. It hurts the industry. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity There is still such as need for mobile apps, metro startups and the like. Might not make a lot of money but it will be yours
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There’s lots of research and experts associated with NABJ, HBCUs, UNITY, etc. #mediadiversity.
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#mediadiversity Unlike years ago when start a TV network or paper was very expensive, we can start a media company cheaply.
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#mediadiversity Q3 As long as ppl chosen for internships and jobs are also qualified for them, what diff does affirmative action make?
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Q4 What's the role of startups and VCs in this? Can people of color bootstrap and get noticed in new media on their own? #mediadiversity
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@DaylinaMiller #mediadiversity True. If that were happenig, we'd not be having this discussion
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@rethahill Agreed. We can't just attend events where we feel comfortable among familar faces and topics. #mediadiversity
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Couple of difficult pts: Ethnics focused startups need to look beyond their prism, & start bigger things. Think big. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity The New U saw a lot of women of color wanting to start their own businesses.
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#mediadiversity This reflects the number of women in college as well as much lower barriers to entry
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@sswalker There are also active African American, Asian & Latino cacuses within the Natl Comm Assoc and Intl Comm Assoc. #mediadiversity
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Q4 yes, but would argue good VCs are better than others are recognizing talent, regardless of color. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity And, aggressiveness that I saw on UNITY partner student projects during the last 10 years
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The vision of the Net was to make blogs, podcasts, hyperlocal sites, commenting color-blind and level playing field, right? #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity VC's and Angels circulate within their own club too.
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#mediadiversity Yes, Mark. I think it has to a degree. I see it inside and outside of people of color associations.
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#mediadiversity @rafatali Agreed. VCs are looking for good ideas. And the ideas don't have to be ethnically-focused.
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#mediadiversity Now, we're talking about having VC's and Angels know we are here and are worth betting on
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#mediadiversity The guy who launched Network Solutions back in the day was black. Think of a good idea and go for it.
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#mediadiversity But, be aware of what you are funding and if you are putting too much money into buzz and not people
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The one thing that I loathe hearing folks say, “We can’t find qualified minorities.” I know plenty. #mediadiversity.
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@rethahill They can be started cheaply but sustaining and scaling are another matter. #mediadiversity -
ppl who say this shouldn't be making decisions RT @sswalker: loathe hearing folks say, “We can’t find qualified minorities.” #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity @media twit #mediadiversity goes back hs and college level with getting diverse pop. Involved in journalism in the 1st place
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Wondering if the "real" journo/"citizen" journo divide is as stark among POC in #newmedia #mediadiversity as it is in MSM. -
#mediadiversity Studies show POC are on the phone more than whites. If you want to reach, create content targeted for the phone
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@mediatwit More mentoring, increased digital programming in minority groups, training for leadership. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity Each one reach one and each one teach one...
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follow Doug's footsteps. It's the right thing to do RT @nextgenradio: #mediadiversity Each one reach one and each one teach one...
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#mediadiversity Even with starting a business there will be challenges because you are a person of color. But that shouldn't stop you.
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Comparatively low wages make news media a tough choice for many smart kids of color expected to support their families #mediadiversity -
@mediatwit I also think that minorities in digital media need to start talking to each other more. Form a task force maybe. #mediadiversity
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@kimbui @nextgenradio would be great to see more similar to @NABJDigital - then cross collab across @unity_joc #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity need to learn together. A lot of new media is a gamble, some are expected to prove success in advance, others are not.
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@mediatwit That takes us back to the original question. The VC's, players, dealmakers r @ these non #mediadiversity events.
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#mediadiversity It is "cheaper" to get into creating your own thing. But, who are we leaving behind because of economy?
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@kimbui @mediatwit sorry but disagree, don't talk to each other. go ahead & do it. AAJA/SAJA/NABJ/NAHJ all toothless #mediadiversity.
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@kimbui What kind of task force? Seems like there are associations for each tribe, but nothing all-encompassing? Doug? #mediadiversity
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@rafatali It doesn't have to be w/i said groups. We're allowed to talk outside of them. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity I have through social networking, web chats, networking etc...created my own trible
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Steal this idea #mediadiversity IRE, ONA, etc offer conference fellowships to UNITY members, to take training BACK to their own conventions
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@kimbui true, but what good does another new grp do, besides commiserate? #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity A tribe should be a collection of people who share a common bond. It could be anything. Still, someone has to lead
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NABJ has created @NABJDigital #mediadiversity. I work extensively with this group.
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#mediadiversity I travel a lot and am constantly posting photos of people in my tribe on FB. Not to show off, but stay connected
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We have 10 minutes left. I'd like to talk about action items we can take from this discussion. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity If a tribe member writes me directly, I always, always always respond in a timely manner.
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@rafatali @mediatwit That's my issue. Instead of complaining in our groups, why don't we get together and do something. #mediadiversity
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Some items: More cross-tribe talk. More POC entrepreneurs, with training support. Get outside our bubbles at conferences. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity Actions: Go to local meetups. Introduce yourself and be able to explain what you do.
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#mediadiversity Keep pushing for inclusion based on what you know how to do. Volunteer to help someone
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#mediadiversity Volunteer to assist an association in some way. Step outside of your comfort zone, all people.
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#mediadiversity ONA is in Boston this year. Let's reach out so the panelists can reflect America. Michelle Johnson is on organizing comm.
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Going to ruffle feathers, but my problem w anything 4 minorities is it ends up being sitting around complaining abt the man. #mediadiversity
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Reach beyond our tribes, our groups, "the usual suspects," when hiring or getting confab speakers. #mediadiversity
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@kimbui #mediadiversity Find people who do not do that and work with them.
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key to @nextgenradio's tribe success is continued connections. when you move, he hooks you up w/ others in new town, etc. #mediadiversity
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MOre POCs should make an active effort to propose panels, present talks in 2011...really put the pressure on folks. #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity Target youth. Target youth in a range of schools. A newspaper internship recruiter turned me down bc I'm not an Ivy Leaguer
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@mediatwit My personal action item: attend a conference! #mediadiversity -
#mediadiversity An Educators of Color group came out of this past ONA conference. Those in academia, sign up.
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#mediadiversity action items -- JOIN your orgs, FIND your tribe. LEND your skills. LEAD LEAD LEAD. create that chain of success
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And really work to help smaller orgs that DO support #mediadiversity build a diverse network (bring your colleagues) #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity @kimbui We just have to keep complaints down and action up.
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@mediatwit suggest: publish running list of qualified POC + topics they can discuss as expert panelists #mediadiversity
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#mediadiversity isn't just the responsibility of ppl of color either -- EVERYONE can contribute to the conversation, the hiring, the firing
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#mediadiversity Let's support each other. I've got 3 ventures launching in 2011. I'll post here when they are ready for testing or download
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Final thought: This country still gives chances to outsiders, ethnic & religious. Start your own & learn how to grab it. #mediadiversity
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@rafatali You are a shining example of that, especially as a one-person blog turning into a startup bought by Guardian. #mediadiversity
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Good discussion #mediadiversity. Now we need media managers to take action.
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@rethahill A walk through HuffPo's NY offices suggests access for a kind of privilege that many minorities don't have #mediadiversity
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@mediatwit Check #mediadiversity discussion in comments (started by @henrymlopez) on my blog post about #newsfoo: http://bit.ly/eDUFo5 -
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Christine Montgomery of the ONA reponds to @rethahill story on lack of #mediadiversity http://to.pbs.org/fjXsEA
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Catching up on the #mediadiversity chat I missed on Wednesday. Great stuff. Must read for #journalism orgs, managers, conference organizers. -
Eric Easter finds problems with bias against soft journalism than just being minority at ONA http://to.pbs.org/ehcaBj #mediadiversity
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@princeeditor: I am encouraged by @kathfong, other leaders, who work to enhance diversity within #ONA. http://bit.ly/gV0SzX #mediadiversity -
wants to increase the racial diversity in my social network. Non-blacks -- especially those in media -- can follow me too. #mediadiversity -
Recommend a new media innovator of color or a project for diverse communities | http://newmediainnovators.wikispaces.com/ #mediadiversity
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