Archive for August, 2008
The WORD’s Getting Ready for the Democratic National Convention
Monday, August 4th, 2008WORD Reporters at the Democratic National Convention
Friday, August 1st, 2008Three students who have been involved with my multimedia ethnic news reporting project funded by the FORD Foundation have received press credentials to report on the Democratic National Convention. New America Media helped with the press credentials and some funding for transportation and lodging. The College also promised financial help through the President’s 2008-2009 Student Engagement fund and I have a few bucks left from a FORD Foundation grant to contribute. And the students are kicking in some bucks also.
The three are Kisha Alllision,  Jacqueline Fernandez and Jonathan Mena. Allison and Mena reported on the New Hampshire Primaries. The three will be joining seven professional journalists.
Expect more postings on their direct involvement in this impending historical event.
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Who Is Doing Responsible Journalism?
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008The following is from PR Watch: “If you’re looking for “real reporting” these days, Glenn Greenwald thinks a lot of it is coming from whistleblowers and advocacy groups rather than from journalists themselves.” Read the rest here. I believe “this” referral is especially important for students considering careers in journalism. Â
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