Day 14. Racism in the media
Day 15 Racism in the Media
Hello,

In today's Challenge, we'll be taking a look at racism in the media. Though this is a complex and multifaceted topic, today's activities provide a good introduction. Racism in the media occurs in various ways, including the underrepresentation or misrepresentation of BIPOC folks in casts, writing teams, executive positions, and award shows. This underrepresentation and misrepresentation can reinforce stereotypes and diminish the visibility of BIPOC folks, including the perpetuation of the idea of monolithic cultures and identities. 

Today's resources will look at racism in different areas of the media and help us look more deeply at how the media influences a dominant social narrative that impacts the way we understand race and racism in our society. 
5 minutes
Read this short article by Insider analyzing the lack of diversity in Oscar nominees and winners over the past decade and why racism in motion pictures is troubling. 
5 minutes
Read this short article from Book Riot discussing the underrepresentation of BIPOC characters in children's media and the impact on racial narratives and girls and children of color.  
10 minutes
Read this article from Rolling Stone about the racism across the music industry, including hiring decisions, unequal pay, and treatment of Black artists.  
10 minutes
Read this opinion piece from NPR exploring the media coverage in the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases and this article from Signal AI analyzing the racial bias in the media coverage of George Floyd. 
Watch this video from the Aspen Institute that shares a panel discussion on changing the narrative on race in America by examining how news media cover race.
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