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Behind the Story: Four Decades of AIDS in the U.S.
See how the TODAY Show reported on the 40th anniversary of the first diagnosed case of AIDS in the U.S.
Why intersectional reporting can’t ignore people of color with disabilities
There isn’t only a “race issue,” “disability issue” or “LGBTQ+ issue.” All types of discrimination are influenced by one another, and journalists need to treat them as such.
Why some local news outlets won’t post mugshots — and are reimagining the crime beat
“My fear is that we’ll look back on this 30-year time period… and we’re going to say, ‘The news media were just as much of a problem as the police were,’” one expert said.
Why ‘culture war’ narratives ignore real impact of anti-trans bills
By framing the surge of anti-trans bills across the US as another political wedge issue, journalists are downplaying trans people’s humanity and the threat to their rights.
Behind the Story: Covering the Supreme Court
NBC News Justice Correspondent Pete Williams offers tips for covering the Supreme Court.
Housing beat reporters bring new focus to root causes of growing homelessness
“In the Bay Area, where rent prices, house costs and the number of people living on the streets have all grown exponentially in recent years, every beat is the housing beat,” one reporter said.
What Is the Reporter’s Privilege?
Learn how the “reporter’s privilege” protects journalists from compelled disclosure of newsgathering information.
How to Submit a FOIA Request
NBCU News Group’s main attorney explains how to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to obtain government records.
How to Cover Political Rallies
NBC News correspondent Ali Vitali gives reporting tips on how to make the most out of covering political rallies.
How fake news is spreading in immigrant communities online — and how to stop it
Vietnamese Americans were flooded with right-wing misinformation ahead of the 2020 election, but young, bilingual people in this and other communities have the skills to push back.
Youth-led radio program teaches Tulsa Massacre, Black history to younger generation
The Tulsa Massacre has long been absent from history books, even in Oklahoma. But high school students with the Tulsa-based Juice Radio Show are making sure their peers know what happened.
Reporting on the Transgender Community
NBC Out reporter and associate editor Jo Yurcaba offers a deep-dive on transgender terms, and what information is relevant when reporting on a transgender source.
What we’re seeing now is just the latest chapter in America’s suppression of Black voters
New laws limiting voting in Georgia, Florida and Texas shouldn’t be seen as an aberration — but as part of a 150-year American tradition. Knowing that history is key to covering what’s happening today.
George Floyd taught us why journalists shouldn’t exclusively rely on police reports
If reporters only read the police report about Floyd’s death, they wouldn’t have known Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck. Here’s how to dig beyond what law enforcement says.
Behind the Story: Exploring the Model Minority Myth
Learn how to make compelling “explorer” videos, which are explainers that tackle complex topics that are often not easy to visualize.
How newsrooms’ racial reckoning changed the idea of journalistic objectivity
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many journalists were angry that calling out racial injustice could get you labeled as biased or even lead to termination.
Behind the Story: Revisiting Atlanta
MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui discusses how to successfully pitch a follow-up news story.
Don’t call it a “clash”: Why words matter in covering Israel and Palestine
When reporters rely on euphemisms, vague phrases or even propagandistic terms, it obscures the power imbalance on the ground. Here’s how journalists can be more accurate — and ethical.
Incarcerated people are telling their own stories more than ever before. It’s about time.
Even as audience demand for storytelling by incarcerated journalists has grown in recent years, many media outlets still exclude their voices.
Behind The Story: Covering Climate
Learn how reporters can and should use data science to bolster their reporting on weather and climate.
Why newsrooms must retroactively update bylines for trans reporters
The unwillingness to do so can harm a journalist’s career prospects and sends the message that the needs of trans people aren’t legitimate.
Why journalists must cover Sikhs — and other marginalized groups — beyond moments of tragedy
Sikhs were in the media spotlight after last month’s shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility. But reporters need to lift up stories from the margins every day, not only when there are victims.
Asian Americans deserve more than tokenization from the media
Asian Americans helped bring the story of anti-Asian hate to mainstream attention — but major news outlets should have been paying attention to the Asian American community all along.
