@Cynthiax18_ and her team introduce their piece "LA Residents Face The Housing Crisis: The Inconvenience of tents, an increase in Unhoused People, and a Struggle with Affordable Housing." #CSUN375
@MelJGuerrero and her team describe the reputation and blind-spot local media has on the white reputation. Santa Clarita and Oxnard share the same sleight of misrepresentation in media coverage and assumptions. #CSUN375
@jenileeborek and her team talk about how inflation has affected the lives of Angelinos in their piece "I bought a cow" How Angelinos are responding to Inflation After COVID. #CSUN375
"This is yet another example of how we're falling prey to oligarchies. Men with billions of dollars who get to decide what our communication looks like" Elon Musk has had a reputation of making racist remarks and it raises concerns.
As we know there are constant changes to the AP Style book do you think changes to the style guide that was created for the KPCC/LAist are beneficial to the public or can it create a negative sentiment about the constant changes?@caitlinherdez
We've recently recognized the power the media has over public perception. However journalists write to inform these communities and they're listening to the publics concerns on how they want to be identified and how certain term have stigmas that should not be fueled.
The style guide made me think about how the word diverse has recently changed its meaning for me it not only about race but other specific demographics.
When reporting on suicide be wary of the choice of words and always list at least one resource. #csun375
Flores shares that working hard alone wont get you to where you want to go. Which an be hard for people of color who are constantly told to do the opposite.
Adolfo Flores is now a Buzz Feed Reporter and his passion is reporting on Immigration. His top tips for undergraduates is Networking!! and Internships!!