How the news media portray Latinos in stories and images: 5 studies to know
Reading research on how the news media portray Latinos can help journalists improve their coverage. Here are five studies to know about.
Race & Gender
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topics of race and gender
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Election Beat 2020: Why U.S. voting rights are less than absolute
Harvard professor Thomas E. Patterson explains why journalists must help the public understand why U.S. voting rights are less than absolute.
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4 in 10 Black sexual minority men have faced police discrimination, survey analysis finds
A new survey of more than 1,000 Black sexual minority men from across the U.S. finds 43% have faced police discrimination, which was associated with participants being less willing to take potentially life-saving HIV medication.
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Race and the newsroom: 7 studies to know
The conversation about newsroom diversity, race in journalism and coverage of race in the news is one the profession has been circling back to for decades. These seven papers can help inform the discussion.
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Reparations for slavery and racial segregation in America: 7 papers to know
Reparations have been a topic of national discussion since the end of the Civil War. These seven studies can help inform the debate moving forward.
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The Confederate flag helped NASCAR build its brand: 3 research papers worth reading
NASCAR’s ties to the Confederate flag were intentional, research shows. The flag and what it represented helped sell tickets and create a base of Southern working-class fans.
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Covering NASCAR’s ties to the Confederate flag and conservative politics: 5 tips for journalists
Florida State University researcher Joshua I. Newman offers guidance to help journalists better understand and report on the link between NASCAR and U.S. politics.
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The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: Research reveals long-term financial fallout
Research is sparse on the long-term financial effects of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, but three studies illuminate the economic fallout from the white riot that destroyed the predominately black Greenwood District.
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Deaths in police custody in the United States: Research review
We summarized studies that look at deaths in police custody from multiple angles, including restraint methods and police force demographics.
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America uprising: Scholars reflect on the death of George Floyd. Plus, 10 tips for journalists covering protests against police violence.
Scholars on policing, inequality and media reflect on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Plus, 10 tips for journalists covering the protests.
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