Collective of media makers working to improve the industry through diversity & inclusion. Founded by @MrErnestOwens IG/FB: PhillyMMMOC #DiversityOnOurTerms
THREAD: One of the most infuriating lies told in journalism is the disgusting myth that Black writers can't do long-form (over 3,000 word pieces for magazine)
What Jeffrey Goldberg implied today was not just sexist, but racist and furthers the institutional stigma/bias.
THREAD: Been seeing a lot of young Black writers, mainly freelancers, on here venting about the industry and how it works.
Wanted to give you my two cents. I've been doing this so far for seven years and I thought I'd give a stream of consciousness out there for those seeking.
🚨 ALERT!! TWO $4,000 SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS ARE UP FOR GRABS! APPLY! 🚨
Fellows will serve for 10 weeks (29.5 hours a week from June-August) in @PhillyMag's editorial department, getting hands-on experience with fact-checking, reporting and writing.
APPLY! https://t.co/ZasqSQkcIK
🚨THIS IS NOT A DRILL! 🚨
@PhillyMag is collaborating with us this month for an EPIC mixer geared at jobs, fellowships, and networking!!!!
It's FREE! It's LIT! It's LIVE!
RSVP NOW! #DiversityOnOurTerms
https://t.co/2LNeimfD6w
WE 👏 GOT 👏 THE 👏 HOOK-UP!
@pabj offering 25% off tickets to ALL Philly MMMOC followers if they use the discount code LEARN on the Eventbrite tickets for this #PhillyCannabis event. 🎫
Tickets: https://t.co/pmtGsjAdy0
As always, I'm based in Philly and write about everything from identity, culture and music to hyperlocal news about community affairs and more.
If you're an editor or publication looking for a writer / content email me at [email protected].
Register today to attend our Young Professional Happy Hour on Tuesday, March 19! Come meet the members of our Council, network with business professionals, learn more about upcoming events as well as how to become a member. Register today at https://t.co/3XOQ2QIF6W.
Need a refresher on how to utilize Facebook for story sourcing and reporting?
We have you covered.
Join us March 9 for a *free* Facebook training where journalists of all experiences can learn how to utilize Facebook to aid their reporting.
https://t.co/TQwiv0lgbz
REMINDER: @lenfestinst has unveiled a new grant aimed at helping #Philly journalists of color travel to conferences for further training experiences.
https://t.co/8PvrKIhpf7
They have a webinar today at 1 p.m. to walk you through the process.
RSVP: https://t.co/GKuVPs18EX
Thank you @PhillyMMMOC for partnering with @pabj to expose more people to our organization and thank you to some of our newest memberships received this evening. #PABJunity
WE'RE BACK! Come join us on February 20th at @PipelinePhilly, as we collaborate with @pabj for #BlackHistoryMonth! RSVP at the link below!
https://t.co/uwupxWaQfr
SOME PERSONAL NEWS: I'm @PhillyMag’s newest Writer at Large!
“Owens is the first LGBTQ writer of color to serve in a senior writing position in the magazine’s history.”
Philadelphia magazine was founded in 1908. 110 years ago.
I’m humbly lost for words. https://t.co/cfajhbzJ2H