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Have you ever wondered....

..Why so few reporters at national, regional or local news outlets are specifically assigned to the diversity beat or the race beat?

Tell me if you agree (or disagree) and why.

 

 

 

Published Saturday, March 15, 2008 6:32 PM by MikeMcQueen

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# re: Have you ever wondered....

Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:00 PM by Cleme
Yes - wondered and been frustrated. The recent Texas primary was a stark reminder of the fact media does not value nor want Hispanic input in their news programs. As one who was on ground floor of events - I can say things were not as reported on CNN. Commentaries could not have been farther from the truth...but did it matter to them?  Obviously not, otherwise debate and discussion would have included Hispanisc/Latinos.  For CNN to overlook the hundreds of thousands Texas Hispanics who voted is delivering a message - Hispanics do not matter - Hispanics are not important - nor does CNN care if Hispanics are are excluded from any discussion of Hispanics, our  political participation or influence. If America is to be truly diverse - it must be more than black and white. Major media does not seem to get the message nor does it welcome the message. They control the airwaves & their attitude is... oh well, tough luck!
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