Journalism Predictions
The future of journalism is balanced.
In J Siguru Wahutu’s “American journalism reckons with colonialist tendencies,” he mentions when the British monarchy died last year, many journalists failed to address the “violent and racist history of empire.” The few journalists that did address this in their reporting faced backlash. Although some can argue the crown’s colonialist realities were not reported enough in the mainstream media, I remain hopeful that journalists will continue to tell all sides of the story. The rise of social media has made news more accessible; it has opened minds and voiced opinions that otherwise would have remained buried. I believe in this age of information, less people will choose ignorance, especially journalists.
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The future of journalism is inclusive.
Journalists of color often carry the brunt of trying to create more diverse stories and newsrooms, though I find we are persistent in our efforts. DePaul alum Fatima Zaidi said in ‘Resilience is an unfortunate requirement for emerging journalists of color’ it is important for people of color to tell their own stories. She is a South Asian woman who wears a hijab and takes on a responsibility to rewrite the narratives of these individuals through visual storytelling. Her path has been difficult as an aspiring broadcast journalist, though she continues to work towards inclusive stories. As a person of color, it can be easy to feel you are alone in professional settings. When people like Zaidi share their experiences, it reminds me that progress is slow yet possible. “I take a lot of pride when I say that I am a heavily resilient person,” she said. “While people do tell me no, I don’t like to take no for an answer.”
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