Reporter Alexia Fernández Campbell discusses “40 Acres and a Lie” Monday with Amna Nawaz on the “PBS News Hour.” (Credit: YouTube)
’40 Acres and a Lie,’ Matt Murray at July 1 Roundtable
That’s the short summary for the more than two-year investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and Reveal, from the Center for Investigative Reporting, that unearthed thousands of records once buried in the National Archives.
“In them, they found more than 1,200 formerly enslaved people who were given land by the federal government through the field orders – and then saw that land taken away.” The results are presented in a three-part podcast that began last Saturday.
Journalists behind the project will be guests at our next Journal-isms Roundtable, taking place by Zoom on Monday, July 1, at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Joining us will be reporters Alexia Fernández Campbell and April Simpson, and story editors Mc Nelly Torres (tentatively) and Matt DeRienzo, who was editor-in-chief of the Center for Public Integrity during the investigation.
Matt Murray addresses the Washington Post staff on June 3. (Credit: Robert Miller/Washington Post)
We will also toast Matt Murray, new interim executive editor of The Washington Post, who was editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal from 2018 to 2023. In his initial meeting with a contentious Post newsroom on June 3, Matt said that diversity would be a “constant commitment” at the Post, adding that he had “the most diverse masthead that The Journal had ever had” during his years as the top editor at the Journal, The New York Times reported.
In 2020, Matt named Brent Jones to the WSJ masthead, making Brent the first African American so designated (though mastheads used to be smaller).
I promised Matt that he would not have to stay long.
The program seeks “all U.S. college students who appreciate our mission to support the representation of Black males in journalism, regardless of their identity or background,” said the announcement launching the project. (Credit: Jason Samuels)
As a bonus, Shirley Carswell, director of the Dow Jones News Fund and a longtime Roundtable member, will briefly update us on the just-concluded inaugural Black Male Journalism Workshop, a collaboration between the New York University Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and the Dow Jones News Fund.
The project was originally announced at last year’s National Association of Black Journalists convention in Birmingham, Ala. (scroll down)
Writing informally, executive director Jason Samuels of NYU offered “thanks to all of our hosts and guest speakers who made time to engage with our incredible group of college journalists:” Marc Lacey (managing editor- nyt), Henri Cauvin (deputy editor, national – nyt), Greg Winter (managing editor, international – nyt), Mike Abrams (deputy editor, standards – nyt), Brent jones (svp – dow jones), Darren Everson (chief digital editor – wsj),
Michelle Higgins (newsroom talent manager – wsj), nyu professor Chenjerai Kumanyika, nyu journalism’s Craigh Barboza, Joel Anderson (staff writer – slate), Mark Thompson (chairman and ceo – cnn) (pictured), Marcus Mabry (svp – cnn), Victor Blackwell (anchor – cnn), Eric Johnson (exec. producer – cnn docs), Ramón Escobar (svp – cnn talent recruitment), Omar Jimenez (correspondent – cnn), Ben Norman (photojournalist – nyt), Johnny Green (president and general manager – wcbs), Maurice DuBois (news anchor – wcbs),
Topher Sanders (investigative reporter – propublica), Jesse Washington (staff writer – andscape/espn), Trymaine Lee (reporter – msnbc), Ricky Irving (producer – cbs news), Mark DeCambre (eic – marketwatch), and Anzio Williams (evp – nbc news)”
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- Mother Jones:” 40 Acres and a Lie,” story, credits and podcast
The parental “Talk” with young Black people about behavior toward police was frequently referenced. (Credit: Shutterstock)
‘Police Abuse Hits Home for Black Journalists’
Journal-isms’ account of the June 2 Journal-isms Roundtable, “Police Abuse Hits Home for Black Journalists,” was posted Sunday.
Sharon Farmer’s photographs from the Zoom are on Facebook. Please feel free to “like” or comment.
‘South’s Got Something to Say’ Tonight in D.C.
“The DC Public Library is excited to host The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for a special screening of the riveting, Emmy nominated documentary, ‘The South Got Something to Say,’ ” the library announces. The screening and panel conversation is scheduled for tonight, June 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
“This event, part of our Black Music Month celebrations, aims to explore the profound cultural impact of hip hop in the South. The screening will be followed by a 30-minute panel discussion.
” ‘The South Got Something to Say’ compellingly narrates the story of a city and culture evolving in tandem, as told by the artists at the heart of this evolution. This event marks the inaugural venture of AJC Films into the realm of original content, drawing from the paper’s 155-year-old archive. . . .”
Panelists are AJC journalists Ernie Suggs, Ryon Horne, Tyson Horne, DeAsia Paige and Marissa Mitchell.
Juneteenth Lecture on Black Women in History
Janet Dewart Bell’s Juneteenth Day lecture on Black women in history and their quest for freedom, justice and democracy is available to watch online, the Women’s Media Center announces.
Dewart Bell, Ph.D, is chair of the Women’s Media Center board and president and founder, LEAD InterGenerational Solutions. Her speech, “Black Women Speak for Freedom, Justice and Democracy: A Historical Perspective,” was inspired by her latest books, “Blackbirds Singing: Inspiring Black Women’s Speeches From the Civil War to the Twenty-First Century,” and “Lighting the Fires of Freedom, African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement.”
Going to the NABJ Convention in Chicago?
“The NABJ-Chicago Chapter is excited to welcome you to the great city of Chicago!” writes Brandon Pope, chapter president. “We’ve put together a line-up of programming to introduce folks to the city while raising pivotal money for our chapter’s scholarship and grant support funds. Transportation is provided for all of them!
“And Chicago’s legendary Garrett’s Popcorn will be handed out to every attendee.” Brandon directs you to the chapter website: nabjchicago.org
As the convention proceeds, a Journal-isms Roundtable on “Press Freedom in Black-Run Countries” will take place in Chicago on Aug. 1. See the May 18 “Notices.”
From Washington Association of Black Journalists
| Award recipients will be announced prior to the December ceremony. Categories: Lifetime Achievement Award Legacy Award Journalist of the Year Young Journalist of Excellence Excellence in Communications Nomination Rules: Each submission must include a statement (300 words max) outlining the reasons for the nomination and three links to the nominee’s work. Self-nomination is not permitted. Nominators must be WABJ members in good standing. (Email membership@wabjdc.org to inquire about your membership status.) Nominees do not have to be current members of WABJ but are strongly encouraged to join. Email awards@wabjdc.org for inquiries. |
| Submit Nomination |
More from the D.C. Library
“June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Caribbean Americans to our culture, history, and society. This tradition started with the first proclamation signed by President George W. Bush in 2006 thanks to the efforts of Dr. Claire Nelson and the Institute of Caribbean Studies, who lobbied for recognition of Caribbean American achievements.
“Throughout June, DC Public Library will be lifting up stories that showcase the vibrant experiences of Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans. Join us as we delve into this rich heritage and check out some of our recommended reads!”
- Go-Go on the Rooftop Returns — Sunday, June 23; Sunday, June 30
Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses The 1619 Project | Sunday, June 23, 3 p.m. “Author Nikole Hannah-Jones once again joins DC Public Library, this time in honor of the paperback release of her book The 1619 Project.”)
From the Uproot Project, Supporting Environmental Journalists of Color
Fellowships, grants, & other opportunities:
- 2025 Bertha Challenge (deadline July 12)
- National Press Photographers Foundation, Grants & Scholarships
- Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors short story contest (deadline June 24)
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Climate Action Fellows
- Pitching Science Friday
- ProPublica, Freelance Pitch Form
From the Fund for Investigative Journalism
“Please join us next Friday, June 28, at noon Eastern for a free webinar with Jessica Miller of the Salt Lake Tribune, discussing her groundbreaking investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against a Utah therapist.
“Click here to register for this webinar.
“Miller will share how she reviewed thousands of complaints of unprofessional conduct and then narrowed her focus to one therapist who continued seeing patients after multiple complaints were filed over several years. Miller’s investigation was co-published by the Salt Lake Tribune and ProPublica. After it was published, the therapist was arrested.
“This is the latest in our ongoing series of webinars, ‘Inside the Investigation,’ with journalists who received grants from the Fund for Investigative Journalism sharing tips and resources with the field. These webinars are produced and moderated by Ellen Weiss, award-winning journalist and a member of the Fund’s board of directors.
“Click here to register for this webinar.
From the Poynter Institute: Power of Diverse Voices: Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color (2024)
“With the support of expert instructors and fellow journalists of color, develop the confidence and skills to share your unique perspective in persuasive writing.
“November 12, 2024– November 15, 2024
“The Power of Diverse Voices is a transformative, four-day seminar that helps journalists of color find their voices and build skills for writing opinion pieces and personal essays.
“With the support of expert instructors and fellow journalists of color, you’ll develop the confidence and skills to share your unique perspective in persuasive writing. You will learn both through instruction as well as intensive coaching in small writing groups. You will focus on fact-based opinion writing — and using social media to spark a conversation — across platforms.
“The seminar is led by Tom Huang, a senior editor at The Dallas Morning News who has been a champion of diverse storytellers for 35 years and who has taught at Poynter for 20 of those years. . . . “
From Online News Association
“Continuing to learn GA4?
“In February, News Revenue Hub hosted a live walk-through and Q&A session in which they covered the new features of Google Analytics 4, differences in metrics compared to Universal Analytics, and demonstrated common questions such as how to find traffic for a story and top referrers. (If you missed this very popular session, you can find the archived video and resources shared by NRH in the ONA Resource Library.)
“The ONA community’s requests for a follow-up session have been heard and answered: NRH will be hosting a second session, Continuing to Learn How to Use GA4, on Thursday, June 27 at 2-3 p.m. ET (11 a.m.-12 p.m. PT, 6-7 p.m. UTC). Sign up and submit your questions here.“
From SNCC Legacy Project
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| The SNCC Legacy Project and NAACP invite you to join virtually the1964 Freedom Summer 60th Anniversary Conference, which will take place in Indianola, Mississippi, on Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22, 2024. Our commemoration of 60 years of freedom struggle revisits the Mississippi Delta, where we fought for the right to vote and won. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: The Conference will stream the proceedings across various virtual platforms, and you can register here. The Conference will pay tribute to the tremendous work undertaken in 1964 and will emphasize that in 2024 everyone must become politically engaged. Political engagement in 2024 means that we reach the goal of 300,000 volunteers to participate in the NAACP’s efforts to get out the Black vote. For more information on agendas and speakers, visit www.freedomsummer60.org. To view the conference via live stream, visit SNCC Legacy Project www.sncclegacyproject.org. To also view via YouTube, click Day 1 and Day 2. To learn more about the NAACP visit www.naacp.org. |
From Eric V. Tait on his “Media Watch” program in New York
Next Media Watch: Monday 24 June 2024:
YouTube channel: MediaWatchEVT…
Alan Singer, PhD, with Robert Anthony, Raymond Peterson and Eric V Tait Jr:
A) Juneteenth: a paid Federal Holiday? Not in Nassau County, New York. Too costly to justify, per their Chief Executive Bruce Blakeman.
B) Tribute to the greatest all-around baseball player of all time, Willie Mays.
C) Broken US Justice System and it’s lack of accountability, bottom to top, e.g. how local cops rape/sodomize young girls and women, and/or profile/kill unarmed black, brown, disabled folks of all races and get little to no jail time. Kudos to WAPO and Richard Prince’s Journal-isms, and others, for shining a light on this. Plus, not least, how and why it is that our highest ranking Justices — SCOTUS — can corruptly thumb their noses in our collective faces with no accountability whatsoever.
D) 6 January Coup supporter Mike Johnson and his MAGA-groveling GOP cabal invited Netanyahu, the man wanted by the International Criminal Court (along with Hamas Leaders) for genocidal conduct in the Gaza War to address our Congress. Using the same disrespectful playbook against President Biden that they used when Barack Obama was in the White House.
Available online Monday, 5:30p EDT at www.mnn.org
Also on MNN-1 (Spectrum Cable CHN 34, RCN CHN-82, Verizon FIOS CHN 33) and MNN’s 1995 HD Channelin the NYC Metro area.
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MEDIA WATCH CO-HOST
PRODUCER
Jobs
From the Uproot Project
Growing new roots
Job opportunities:
- The Trace, Data Hub Editor
- The Washington Post, Deputy Health and Science Editor
- NSPR, Wildfires Reporter
- The Washington Post, Climate and Environment Photo Assignment Editor
- Heatmap, Climate Tech Reporter
- The International Business Times, Energy Reporter
From Christopher Cathcart at Cal State – Northridge:
CSUN Journalism is accepting applications for a part-time faculty member to teach the JOUR 397 practicum class and advise the award-winning Daily Sundial beginning in the Fall 2024 semester. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 5. Click here for official announcement that includes details of the position and information on how to apply.
Newsday seeks art director
Summary of Position
The Art Director works under the direction of the Senior Art Director, and plans the presentation of graphics, data and layouts for digital and print; supervises a staff of presentation artists and presentation editors; lays out pages and creates graphics for print and digital display, and performs miscellaneous duties and other duties as assigned or as deemed necessary. . . .
From Rachel Swarns on social media
“Nice opportunity for recent alums! The New York Times is looking for an editorial assistant in Opinion to work with @lpolgreen and Masha Gessen. One year of professional experience required. Check it out! https://nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NYT/job/ “
From Koch Davis, 6-20-24
| Associate Producer, Student Reporting Labs Capital Public Radio Arlington, VA June 20th #new listing |
From Koch Davis 6-19-24
| Content Editor / Maintainer RGM Incorporated Alexandria, VA June 19th |
| Editor MORS Alexandria, VA June 19th #new listing |
| Copy editor American Pharmacists Association Arlington, VA June 19th #new listing |
| Senior Managing Editor, Fantasy And Sports Betting (Remote) |
| The Athletic Remote June 19th |
| About the Role This is a senior role providing comprehensive editorial oversight of our Fantasy & Sports Betting desk, using data analytics to optimize performance, and…Edit and publish stories via WordPress as well as the news and live file tools Requirements 10+ years of experience in digital sports journalism, including at least five years of direct editorial and personnel management Expert understanding of the following editing tasks: copy editing, story structure, recognizing problematic sentences, style guidelines High-end knowledge of Fantasy & Sports Betting. |
From Online News Association 6-19-24
ONA’s Career Center is an excellent resource for jobs, fellowships and internships in digital journalism. Recent postings include:
- Math Staff Writer, Quanta Magazine, Simon Foundation New!
- Graphics/Multimedia Editor – Design, Weather Data Team, The New York Times New!
- Audience and Engagement Editor, Billy Penn, WHYY
- Bilingual Freelance Digital Content Producer, NBC4 Washington
- Fall Writing Intern, The Transmitter, Simons Foundation
- SW Washington Bureau Chief, OPB
- Operations Director, The Tiny News Collective
- Communications Director, States Newsroom
- Health Reporter, KERA
- Engagement Editor, Healthbeat Chalkbeat
- Early Morning Editor, Local News (Contract), Apple News**
- Managing Editor, Quanta Magazine, Simons Foundation
- Marketing Manager, Local Journalism Initiative
- Digital News Editor, 538/ABC News (Washington, D.C.)
From Jennie Johnson, 6-17-24
University of the District of Columbia
University Writer/Editor
WASHINGTON, DC
Posted 4 months ago
ALTAMETRICS
Journalist – Freelance Remote
REMOTE
Posted 5 months ago
Gannett
Sr National News Reporter – Content
WASHINGTON, DC
Posted 17 days ago
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Associate Producer, Social Video
WASHINGTON, DC
Posted 23 days ago
Dotdash Meredith
Breaking News Writer, Investopedia
Posted 7 months ago
From journalist organizations
From the Maynard Institute
Kapor Foundation Investigative Reporting Research Fellowship – Atlanta, Detroit, Oakland
Investigative Reporters and Editors Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Fellowship – Remote, U.S.
CUNY Craig Newmark J-School, Ronan Farrow Investigative Research Fellowship – New York, NY
19th news, Vice President – Remote, U.S.
Public Safety Reporter, Gannett – Visalia, CA
Reporter, Disinformation, Extremism, and Technology, Mother Jones – San Francisco, CA
Nonprofit Quarterly, Senior Editor, Racial Justice – Remote, U.S.
Senior Policy, Politics, and Ideas Editor, Vox – Remote, U.S.
Crime and Public Safety Reporter – Los Angeles, CA
Director of Graphics and Design, Seattle Times – Seattle, WA
Digital fundraising specialist, Poynter Institute – St. Petersburg, FL
U.S. Election Contractor, CPJ – Washington, D.C.
Program Assistant, International Center for Journalists – Washington, D.C.
Audience Engagement Specialist, Verite News – New Orleans, LA
Managing Editor, Editorial Review, NPR – Washington, D.C.
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Richard Prince
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