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– Meet the Committee
– Quill: Stories About Diversity
– Related News and Articles

On both chapter and national levels, SPJ provides an open forum for the discussion of diversity issues in journalism. The Diversity Committee's purpose is to promote a broader voice in newsrooms across the country and expand the depth and quality of news reports through better sourcing.

The SPJ Race & Gender Hotline: Fast answers for confused journalists

SPJ has partnered with experienced Black and LGBT journalists and educators, including the Trans Journalists Association. They’ll offer concrete advice for your specific situation.

Even if you choose not to follow that advice, you’ll hang up with an enlightened grasp of the issues currently roiling the news media. And whatever happens on your call, it’s all off the record.

Sources of Color: Diverse journalists and industry experts all in one place

Are you a journalist who wants to diversify the stories you tell by including more people of color while streamlining your search for reputable sources? This platform is especially for you.

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SPJ Toolbox: Diversity

More diversity and inclusion Coverage at SPJ Toolbox:
- Gender Issues
- Writing About People With Disabilities
- Immigration Issues
- Title IX
- Expert Sources

>> Visit The SPJ Toolbox

Quill:

Bookshelf: TV news wardrobe, hair and voice norms explored in �Performing the News�

More from Quill:
- Reporting on the Underreported
- Diversity programs under attack
- Raising representation in student newsrooms

Guidelines for Countering Racial, Ethnic and Religious Profiling

SPJ passed a resolution urging members and fellow journalists to take steps against racial profiling in their coverage of the war on terrorism and to redouble their commitment to use language that is informative and not inflammatory, portray other cultures and religions fairly and seek truth through a variety of voices and perspectives.

 

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