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Speaking of Diversity
Commentary Simple proposition: To attract, retain diversity, newspapers must reflect it  08.02.06

Newsroom diversity: A matter of challenge, not discouragement
Commentary Retired editor John Quinn writes that the Chips Quinn Scholars program and other programs like it are leading the way to the Founding Fathers’ intent of “We the People.”  04.25.06

Newsroom diversity: A matter of challenge, not discouragement
Commentary Retired editor John Quinn writes that the Chips Quinn Scholars program and other programs like it are leading the way to the Founding Fathers’ intent of “We the People.”  04.25.06

'Dear Diary'
Commentary Diversity Institute Fellows are spending their 11th week working at The Tennessean.  04.18.06

Farewell to an American hero
Commentary Longtime journalist and former fellow Frank Aukofer pays tribute to William Lawrence, his co-author on media-military study.  01.17.06

Fulfilling and meaningful work
Commentary “The health and future of our society depends on how well and how courageously we do our jobs, fighting for the free flow of news and information and exposing the truth,” said Jack Marsh, executive director of the Al Neuharth Media Center, in accepting the South Dakota Newspaper Association’s 2005 Distinguished Achievement Award.  05.19.05

View from Crazy Horse mountain
Commentary Margaret Holt, senior editor at the Chicago Tribune, found her experience as a mentor at the Native American Newspaper Career Conference to be valuable both personally and professionally.  05.18.05

Newspapers’ recruiting message should focus on challenge, career security
Commentary Dr. Lee Becker, author of the Annual Surveys of Journalism & Mass Communication, says newspapers have opportunities to recruit young journalists of color — opportunities editors haven't yet taken advantage of.  01.04.05

Award winner: It always has been about giving opportunity
Commentary McGruder award winner Bennie Ivory says, 'When you live it, breathe it and experience it, you realize how important it is.'  10.20.04

Leading by example
Commentary Diversity leadership award winner Susan Ihne says, 'You have to set the standards and expectations, then measure them and hold people accountable.'  09.30.04

Your belief in us has helped us believe in ourselves
Commentary Elwin Green, a fellow in the sixth session of the Diversity Institute, spoke on behalf of his classmates at the group’s Aug. 27, 2004, graduation. Green, a former tax-return specialist and marketing representative, has since joined the Pittsburg Post-Gazette as a business writer.  09.14.04

Gender equity elusive, surveys show
Commentary In an analysis of journalism-school enrollment and newspaper employment for the Freedom Forum, Dr. Lee Becker of the University of Georgia outlines significant obstacles to gender equity in newspaper newsrooms.  12.15.03

Cynics, skeptics, free press, fair press
Commentary Al Neuharth gave this speech at the dedication of the Al Neuharth Media Center in South Dakota.  12.01.03

Broadcast journalist: Several news outlets prematurely reported FBI's description of wanted men
Commentary 'I couldn't fathom the utility of carrying a radio broadcast stating that there were 'five Arab men' at large, with their countries of origin, birth dates, names unconfirmed," writes broadcaster.  03.13.03

'With your lessons, and our voices, we are ready'
Commentary Graduation speech by Chuanpis Santilukka, representing second Diversity Institute class in 2002.  12.16.02

'Answering Questions that Matter'
Commentary Speech by John Maxwell Hamilton, dean of Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication, on receiving the 2003 Freedom Forum Journalism Administrator of the Year Award.  12.10.02

'A Discouraging Word'
Commentary Alfred Walking Bull writes on RezNet about being called an 'apple' — red on the outside, white on the inside.  11.19.02

Diversity efforts start with a plan, succeed with time, attention
Commentary Great Falls Tribune Editor Jim Strauss says, 'It is not our goal to be disproportionate. What we want is balance — a fundamental concept that staffers and readers both expect in their newspaper.'  11.06.02

'Al Neuharth's Greatest Lessons'
Commentary Remarks by Tom Curley, USA TODAY president and publisher, at University of South Dakota, Vermillion.  10.11.02

The pledge flap: Let's brush up our civics
Commentary Many of us need to relearn that respecting the flag means respecting the rights of others, even those with whom we deeply disagree.  07.03.02

'It's Time for the Diversity Choir to Start Singing'
Commentary Phil Currie, Gannett Co. senior vice president/news, speaks on retention of minority journalists.  05.31.02

'American Democracy at Risk'
Commentary Frank Blethen asks, "Can American democracy survive the loss of an independent press and a diversity of voices?"  05.22.02

Attention keeps diversity from suffering in tough economic year
Commentary Kate Kennedy of Freedom Forum says 2002 ASNE survey shows newsrooms diversify when editors make efforts on hiring, retention.  04.17.02

'To know why I stay in the business, you need to know me'
Commentary San Antonio (Texas) Express-News business reporter Aissatou Sidime-David offers ASNE newspaper editors thoughts on how to retain minority journalists.  04.12.02

'Blaming Diversity for Journalism's Decline'
Commentary Mark Trahant writes that 'critics find fault with news organizations for giving in to 'the diversity ethos' against empirical evidence that the industry has lost its passion to better reflect all of America.'  04.05.02

Newsman: For papers to succeed, diversity must be part of beliefs, practices
Commentary 'I realize I am essentially speaking to the choir, but even the choir occasionally needs to listen to the lyrics again,' Gregory Favre tells colleagues in remarks at Poynter Institute.  03.26.02

Why diversity: Explaining need for extra effort to diversify newsrooms
Commentary Freedom Forum's Wanda Lloyd says obstacles to adding people of color to newspaper staffs illustrate why diversity programs are necessary.  03.22.02

Tough economy may test newspapers' commitment to diversity
Commentary Freedom Forum's Wanda Lloyd says despite economic challenges, some groups are making progress.  01.14.02

Where are Latinos? Not on TV news or in the newspaper
Commentary Freedom Forum’s Wanda Lloyd says the few portrayals that do show up are often stereotypical, failing to reflect Hispanic realities.  12.26.01

Communication is key to making mentoring work
Commentary Freedom Forum’s Wanda Lloyd says many people know that mentoring is a good thing, but don’t know how to go about it.  12.03.01

Spelling out ways to talk about race
Commentary Freedom Forum's Wanda Lloyd says surveys of minority journalists point toward need for newsrooms to engage in real conversations.  11.26.01

ASNE board sets strong diversity example for industry
Commentary Freedom Forum's Wanda Lloyd says the composition of American Society of Newspaper Editors' leadership stands as a model for individual newspapers.  11.20.01

Nixon would be proud of Bush's actions
Commentary Putting a lid on presidential papers is move by White House away from an open society, toward secrecy, Dennis Neal writes.  11.17.01

Diversity begins with values and ends with feedback, rewards
Commentary San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News editor David Yarnold: 'Communicating diversity objectives begins with passion, clarity of purpose and consistency.'  11.09.01

Pursue diversity as an element of quality journalism
Commentary Seattle Times Publisher Frank Blethen: 'An unqualified commitment to diversity in content and staffing is inseparable from our commitment to independent journalism.'  11.02.01

Terrorism: the only winner when government tries to control news coverage
Commentary Also disturbing was swiftness with which TV network chiefs agreed to limit coverage of video statements by Osama bin Laden.  10.20.01

Those who'd rein in speech should read E.B. White
Commentary As World War II approached, essayist wrote, 'In a free country, it is the duty of writers to pay no attention to duty. Only under a dictatorship is literature expected to exhibit an harmonious design or an inspirational tone.'  10.18.01

Story from mosque inspired me to be a voice for the voiceless
Commentary Former Chips Quinn Scholar tells the story behind the story of covering an unfamiliar religion after the Sept. 11 terror attacks.  09.25.01

Jailing of Texas writer sets journalists on dangerous path
Commentary Move by Justice Department against Vanessa Leggett threatens foundation of free press.  08.11.01

'Stereotypes Don't Change Themselves'
Commentary Survey on whites' misconceptions shows need for a new generation of minority journalists.  08.09.01

Flag more endangered by patriots than pyromaniacs
Commentary Real problem is myriad cases of improper display, disposal — not rare instances of constitutionally protected flag-burning.  08.02.01

Money troubles: Campaign-finance orthodoxy takes a hit
Commentary Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch editorial explains why proposed 'reform' would be like telling people how much they're allowed to donate to their churches.  08.01.01

Flag amendment raises symbol above liberty
Commentary Nation born of dissent must not deny heritage.  07.30.01

Faith-based plan fraught with thorny issues
Commentary President’s initiatives must be reconciled with First Amendment, anti-discrimination laws.  07.21.01

Thought police don't just exist in science fiction
Commentary Private journal, however disgusting, was self-expression that should not have been ruled a probation violation.  07.14.01

Around the globe, issues facing journalists the same
Commentary Courage, search for truth are common threads among journalists, John Seigenthaler tells Europe Media Forum.  07.02.01

Sunshine law gets dimmer for Virginians
Commentary Court ruling could deal freedom of information, open government in Virginia a damaging blow.  06.16.01

Columbine lawsuits seek to blame the image and the game
Commentary If violent entertainment is as pernicious as some say, then why isn't every small town, city, and school in America afflicted with high levels of violence?  06.02.01

Ad shakes up universities' PC little world
Commentary Virginia opinion editor says recent controversy over David Horowitz’s anti-reparations ad proves American campuses only give lip service to free speech.  05.14.01

Government shouldn't have right to mandate content of news
Commentary Virginia opinion editor takes Washington state newspaper to task for running sex-offender notices as paid ads.  05.09.01

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