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Undocumented-Immigrant Journalist Defends Deceptions
Ex-Boss Feels “Duped”; More Scrutiny for Latinos? Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas’ confession that he has been in the United States illegally since childhood prompted a declaration from a former boss that he feels “duped” and a prediction that Latinos — the group most associated with illegal immigration — could face increased scrutiny in newsrooms. The…
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Will Latinos Face More Scrutiny in the Newsroom?
Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas’ confession that he has been in the United States illegally since childhood prompted a declaration from a former boss that he feels “duped” and a prediction that Latinos — the group most associated with illegal immigration — could face increased scrutiny in newsrooms. The ombudsman for the Washington Post, which edited…
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Poet Elizabeth Alexander Explores Family History
Rewind: In an episode of Faces of America that aired on PBS in 2010, the poet talks about her grandfather’s immigration from Jamaica to Harlem, N.Y., and how he influenced his community. To get advice for exploring your family tree, check out our Roots section.
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Gannett Wanted No Group 'Adversely Impacted' by Layoffs
“We have maintained our percentage of female and minority employees over the last few years despite reductions and we work very hard to make sure it’s a fair process for all employees.” The National Association of Black Journalists said in a statement Wednesday that it had “received reports that there are fewer or no people…
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Juan Williams Praises Obama as First Daddy
“Last week the First Husband and First Daddy, better known as President Obama, was asked if losing next year’s election would devastate him,” Juan Williams wrote on Father’s Day for the Fox News website. ‘I’m sure there are days when I say one term is enough,’ he told ‘The Today Show’. ‘Michelle and the kids…
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Oprah Says She Wants O.J. Simpson to Confess
“Oprah Winfrey says she wants to interview O.J. Simpson. Not only does she want to interview him, but she wants to interview him on the condition that he ‘confesses to me,’ ” TVWeek reported on Thursday. “Winfrey made her remarks today during the general session at the NCTA Cable Show at the McCormick Convention Center…
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The Black Bucket List Hits Up Bed-Stuy
The Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood’s “do or die” attitude dates back to the 1830s. Weeksville, a completely self-sufficient black community, was truly “for us, by us.” Check out more of our Black Bucket List content.
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Chauncey Bailey Verdict Hailed as Victory for Journalism
“The murder convictions of two men who killed Oakland Post editor Chauncey Bailey were hailed Thursday by press-freedom groups and residents of the city for which Bailey reported,” Josh Richman, Kristin J. Bender and Angela Woodall reported for the Chauncey Bailey Project. “Bailey, 57, was the first journalist killed over a domestic story in the…
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Sandra Long Dropped at Philly Newspapers
Sandra D. Long, an employee of the Philadelphia Inquirer since 1984 and vice president for editorial product development for Philadelphia Media Network, latest owner of the Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News, was dropped from the staff on Wednesday. Long said her goodbyes on Wednesday “to as many people as I could,” she told Journal-isms. Mark…
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Not Just 'Take This Job and Shove It'
Two years ago, the Fort Mill (S.C.) Times, a 19,500-circulation weekly owned by the McClatchy Co., proudly announced that “Toya Graham will be joining the Fort Mill Times staff as an assistant editor. Graham, currently a reporter covering the crime and courts beats for the The Herald, the Times’ sister daily, will begin her new…