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Book SynopsisAndrea Wenzel provides a critical look at how local media organizations in the Philadelphia area are attempting to address structural racism.
Trade ReviewAntiracist Journalism is a reflection of the ethic of care that Andrea Wenzel lives out every day as a journalist, researcher, teacher, and community member. The insights she draws from Philadelphia's built media environment are a powerful guide for journalism stakeholders—from community members to corporate leaders to philanthropic organizations—who are committed to addressing the harms of erasure and mischaracterization wrought through decades of unexamined professional practice. -- Meredith D. Clark, founding director of the Center for Communication, Media Innovation, and Social Change, Northeastern University
Deeply researched and beautifully written, Wenzel’s masterful account of Philadelphia’s antiracist media initiatives is an invaluable contribution to journalism studies. Her call for reimagining newsrooms to become more equitable is a timely and vital argument. Essential reading for anyone who believes in building a truly multiracial democratic society. -- Victor Pickard, author of
Democracy Without Journalism?Antiracist Journalism offers a pathway toward disrupting mainstream journalism in the hopes of a better-informed democracy. Read this book if you care about how journalism can be problematic and—more importantly—how we can fix it to be more inclusive and relevant. Wenzel’s commitment to conducting rigorous community-based research in concert with practitioners shines forth in her analyses. She has written an important book—both reflexive and brilliant. -- Sue Robinson, author of
How Journalists Engage: A Theory of Trust Building, Identities and CareHighly recommended. * Choice Reviews *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction: The Case for Reimagining
1. Repairing and Reimagining a More Public Media
2. Repairing and Reimagining an “Antiracist” Legacy Newspaper
3. Institutionalizing Accountability Infrastructure
4. Imagining a Community-Centered Wire Service
5. Imagining Community-Governed Service Journalism
6. External Support for Equitable Local Journalism
Conclusion: Transforming Through Process and Infrastructure, Not Projects and Destinations
Appendix: Methods
Notes
Bibliography
Index
