We take a look at the future of journalism through the lens of race, credibility, and The First Amendment. As diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are being dismantled and journalists are increasingly labeled “fake news,” questions are growing about who gets to tell our stories—and who is trusted to tell them. For more than 40 years, The Washington Association of Black Journalists’ Urban Journalism Workshop has trained young reporters, not as a public relations exercise, but as a response to long-standing barriers in the industry. We’re taking a look at the program and why it is still very much needed, four decades later. We’ll also share details on why they are looking for a few more journalists to put in the pipleline.

Apply here for the WABJ Urban Journalism Workshop https://wabjdc.org/

Guests:

Phil Lewis – President of the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ)

Denise Douglas – Urban Journalism Workshop Co-Coordinator

Sheridan Lee – Former Urban Journalism Workshop Participant and Syracuse University Freshman