Early in her career, 40 years ago, Rachel Blount was given an assignment: Profile star Alabama running back Cornelius Bennett. As a woman sportswriter, Blount… Read More
She Persisted and Pioneered
Tag Archives: Narrative Change
As Journalism Changes, Melo Adapts
A city reporter who has experienced the highs and lows of the hidden life of a journalist. It’s a world full of criticism, change, but… Read More
Diversifying Twin Cities Newsrooms
After George Floyd’s killing, newsrooms work to better reflect their communities. Four journalists of color create newsrooms to look more like their Twin Cities neighborhoods…. Read More
2020 Took Toll on Local Reporters
The physical and mental cost of covering the dual crises tested Twin Cities journalists’ commitment to their mission. by Marcos Odegard and Thuy-Sa Truong Libor… Read More
Uplifting Diverse Unheard Voices
Hmong American journalist Chao Xiong is the managing editor of a newsroom staff that writes stories about people of color and immigrant communities. Chao Xiong… Read More
Scenes of a Visual Journalist
Mark Vancleave works to get the best photos and video possible to tell the stories people should see, even at the risk of his own… Read More
Zoe Jackson Digs into Race
A young, Black reporter takes on an untraditional beat at the Star Tribune. After two years on the job, she dropped her goals as a… Read More
Tech Bridges Journalists, Communities
A challenging road ahead: Twin Cities reporters see technology tools as key to reaching marginalized voices. Georgia Fort has seen the pain of Black and… Read More
HoangLong Amplifies Silenced Voices
Empathetic reporter who dedicates herself to telling untold stories of diverse communities in her journey to Sahan Journal. by Hannah Vang and Majida Mohamed During… Read More
Still Believing in Storytelling
After more than 40 years in the news business, Rubén Rosario believes journalism is maybe more important than ever. In 1981, Rubén Rosario had a conversation… Read More
Reporter’s Approach Opens Doors
National award-winning journalist Libor Jany uses empathy, compassion, casual style to get the stories communities need. by Aliyah Baker and Julie Perez Libor Jany’s reporting… Read More
ThreeSixty Alums Join BLCK Press
BLCK Press, an independent news organization headed by Georgia Fort, is expanding its footprint to create a newsroom of multimedia storytellers dedicated to changing the… Read More
Power of Documenting
As a Black woman in the TV news industry, Georgia Fort has experienced discrimination firsthand. She has felt alienated for her hair, speech, mannerisms and… Read More
Lemm Helps Indigenous Voices Shine
A seedling, having been wafted along by the wind, fell to the ground. Roots dug deep into the soft, dark soil. It started to grow…. Read More
Marianne Combs Continues Telling Stories
Veteran radio journalist Marianne Combs noticed a lack of inclusivity for people of color in newsrooms. And the data backs her observations: According to a… Read More
Same Story, Different Lens
Freddie Bell has a voice made for radio, but he didn’t always plan on becoming a broadcaster. That changed when he was in college at… Read More
