Dear newsrooms: Have more conversations about practicing journalism to inform, not inflame

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.

Newsroom cultureKathy LuFebruary 10, 2025journalism, dei, diversity, equity, inclusion

A prediction and wish for journalism internships

Why 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.

Decolonizing journalismKathy LuDecember 23, 2021diversity, internships, journalism, inclu, inclusion, equity

Decolonizing journalism: Internship applications

My 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.

Decolonizing journalismKathy LuSeptember 9, 2021journalism, decolonize, diversity, inclusion, internships, empathy

What’s in a Name?

I have a name I never use thanks to assimilation and a desire to blend in. My Chinese-American story isn’t unique.

Personal reflections, Career adviceKathy LuJuly 22, 2021chinese, diversity, inclusion, names, Chinese american