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Richard Prince's popular column on the news media, published by the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education (www.mije.org).

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Julianne Malveaux Quits as College Pres

Journal-isms: Julianne Malveaux, the politically progressive economist and commentator, has resigned as president of Bennett College for Women.

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NPR Names Heads of News Operation

Journal-isms: But why weren't any people of color considered?

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DC News Director Quits, Citing Ethics

Journal-isms: Jim Asendio, likely the highest-ranking African-American news director at a top-tier NPR affiliate, resigned at WAMU-FM.

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ESPN Editor: Jeremy Lin Slur 'Unintentional'

Journal-isms: "This had nothing to do with me being cute or punny," he said.

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MSNBC Finally Ousts Pat Buchanan

Journal-isms: The cable news channel dropped the conservative commentator on Thursday.

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A Hint of GLAAD's Plan for Roland Martin?

Journal-isms: Brett Ratner news points to what may be in store. Plus: Changes at HuffPost Black Voices.

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Joyner Urges 'Sincere Apology' From Martin

Journal-isms: Tom Joyner called on Roland Martin to "make it right" and offer "a sincere apology" to GLAAD.

CNN Suspends Roland Martin Over Tweets

CNN Suspends Roland Martin Over Tweets

Journal-isms update: Pundit won't be appearing on the air "for the time being"; GLAAD responds.

AP Lays Off Diversity Advocate

AP Lays Off Diversity Advocate

Journal-isms: Robert Naylor Jr. of the Associated Press says his position was eliminated.

News of Don Cornelius' Death Goes Viral

News of Don Cornelius' Death Goes Viral

From Journal-isms: The news of Don Cornelius' death quickly consumed social media and expanded into the mainstream.