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.
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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.
Career Spotlight: NBC Asian America Editorial Director Jessica Prois
What is it like leading a news vertical that pushes the boundaries of covering the AAPI community?
AAPI Heritage Month: Shining a light on anti-Asian violence
Learn about the making of “The Racism Virus,” an NBC News NOW special report focused on the concerning rise in anti-Asian violence during the pandemic.
How to start applying for college scholarships and grant money
There are more than 1.7 million private scholarships and fellowships, with a total value of more than $7.4 billion.
It’s time to unleash Latino entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurial spirit of young Latinos can propel the U.S. economy past the catastrophe of the pandemic — but we all need to support them. Here’s how.
Cameras after curfew: A reporter’s view of the Daunte Wright protests
After the police killing of 20-year-old Black man Daunte Wright, NBC News correspondent Ron Allen traveled to Minnesota to report on the protests. He shares his experiences on the ground.
How To Cover a Protest
Learn tips for covering a protest as a journalist.
Writing Is a Roller Coaster
Learn the “roller coaster” method of storytelling.
How to Cover a Press Conference
NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba explains how to cover a press conference.
How Journalists of Color Are Coping After a Traumatic Year of Reporting
From the pandemic to police killings and hate crimes, many journalists are feeling even more stress than usual on the job — and are finding new ways to prioritize mental health.
How Journalists Can Improve Their Coverage of the Trans Community
Centering trans voices and using correct language is critical as state lawmakers have introduced at least 67 anti-trans bills this year alone.
Behind the Story: Covering Trauma with Compassion
Learn how to tackle difficult interviews with trauma victims and grieving families.
For Many Black Journalists, Watching the Chauvin Trial Brings Pain, Hope
“We knew in advance that the trial could be unbearable — even disturbing. But we looked forward to its arrival anyway, wanting to believe there can be justice in this world after all.”
Career Spotlight: Research specialist, NBC News InfoCenter
Learn about NBC News’ specialized team of library scientists and researchers.
Behind the Story: 2021 Georgia Runoff Elections
Learn how Steve Kornacki prepared for the 2021 U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia.
How Can Data and Polls Inform Your Reporting?
Understand how polls work, which ones are most credible, and how even good polls have limitations.
‘Inclusive History is Good History’
The virtual National Women’s History Museum not only chronicles women’s contributions to the past, but is also creating an archive of women’s experiences amid the pandemic and is leading the fight for physical museum space in D.C.
During the Pandemic, Journalists Have Stepped Up Where the Government Has Failed
In addition to covering communities, reporters are also serving them — by helping people file for unemployment and make vaccine appointments, fielding questions and offering emotional support.
How Journalists Can Practice Self-Care When Reporting on Community Trauma
From Black Lives Matter to #MeToo, many reporters feel emotional distress covering the violence and abuse their communities face. Here are expert tips on how to navigate that stress.
Let’s Finish What We Started
Today’s explosion of Asian hate incidents yearn for the multiracial solidarity from the 1960s and 1980s Asian American movement.
