Misrepresentation and Stereotyping of Black People in Media

An exaggeration of what the media leads people to believe about people of color. (AmericanBlackHolocaustMuseum.org) Whether talking about television, movies, books, or the local and national news, media in all its forms has the power and potential to shape ideas as well as drive conversation and trends in society. Representation –  how people are portrayed …

Are Online Opinions Confusing Consumers of News?

In an age where anyone can post anything online at any time, and at little to no cost, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish opinions and fake news from real news. Filled to the brim with unsubstantiated information that is accessible at the blink of an eye, the Internet has not only transformed how …

Is Journalism’s Code of Ethics Still Relevant?

Corporate News Often Misleads People for Financial Gain, and To Stay Relevant (knowyourmeme.com) Journalists once followed a rigid set of rules geared towards upholding the quality of news accuracy, distribution, and reputation. Responsibility to fact check, to hold other news sources accountable t, and to never intentionally mislead the public are among these tenets. These …