One of my recent LinkedIn posts went a bit viral. It asked national media organizations to reevaluate how they cover this administration’s press conferences in light of how the president seemed to blame diversity, equity and inclusion for the tragic plane and helicopter accident in Washington, D.C. This story sums up the reactions.
Read MoreHere’s my own LinkedIn Wrapped 2024 to revisit some of my favorite learnings and posts, from being an optimist, to managing imposter syndrome, to changing systems.
Read MoreWhy is the journalism internship pipeline one-directional? Why aren’t the larger newsrooms with more resources also helping supply talent to the smaller ones? We need to bring the internship system into 21st century realities, and find ways to support local newsrooms.
Read MoreMy thoughts on what went wrong with The Washington Post’s messaging and ideas for how any newsroom can restructure their internship programs to be more inclusive and empathetic.
Read MoreI have a name I never use thanks to assimilation and a desire to blend in. My Chinese-American story isn’t unique.
Read MoreJournalism’s efforts to increase diversity in its newsrooms have relied too much on a passionate few — most of whom not in power — to carry the efforts. Here’s my testimony.
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