Behind the Stories

UConn Journalism

We interview journalists and discover the stories behind the news stories. All audio work produced by undergraduate journalism students at the University of Connecticut.

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Behind the Stories

Episodes (14)

Jul 12, 2021 Reporting on Race and Racism as a Journalist
May 10, 2021 How news reporting changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dec 11, 2020 Here's how journalists are covering Connecticut's political & pandemic landscape after #Election2020

Behind the Stories

Jul 12, 2021
20½ minutes
18 MB

The news media is facing a reckoning over diversity, equity and inclusion. UConn Journalism students Samara Thacker, Courtney Gavitt and Jordana Castelli go behind the stories to find out how journalists should cover race and racism, and how to avoid practices and reflexes that marginalize people. Featuring interviews with SNY sports anchor Chris Williamson, NextShark head of business development Waylae Gregoire, and UConn Journalism Professor in Residence Gail MacDonald. Hosted and edited by UConn Journalism junior Naiela Suleiman. Recorded in April 2021. Photo by Faith Eselé on Unsplash

Behind the Stories

Reporting on Race and Racism as a Journalist

UConn Journalism

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