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UNITY 2004 coverage by Diversity Institute reporters

08.05.04

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“We are a nation of many nationalities, many races, many religions — bound together by a single unity, the unity of freedom and equality.”

— President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

More than 7,500 journalists gathered in Washington, D.C., Aug. 4-8 in the name of UNITY.

There were workshops on topical issues, critique sessions and career coaching. There were receptions and celebrations.

Students at the Freedom Forum’s Diversity Institute reported and wrote about the convention. Their work is posted here, so you, too, can be part of UNITY.

  • UNITY 2004 photo gallery

  • A moment of inspiration

  • Bush touts accomplishments to UNITY audience

  • AAJA members selected for mentoring in the business of journalism

  • Young journalists advised to find mentors

  • Understand religious beliefs of others, journalists told

  • Powell defends policies, challenges journalists

  • Scholars, fellows, graduates have 'family' reunion

  • Kerry supports, encourages minority voices in media

  • Early workshops instruct, inspire UNITY participants

  • Photo competition takes shot at patriotism, diversity

  • Sloppiness on a resume will cost you the job

  • UNITY offers minority journalists a chance to connect for the future

  • Journalism conference offers free access to workers

  • Panel fails to reach conclusion on how media cover people of color