several professional sports leagues Join BLM Protest
Top Players Stop Games In Powerful BLM Protests
Reason.com - "The National Basketball Association's playoffs came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday after players boycotted scheduled games to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man, by a white police officer" in Kenosha, Wisconsin. NBA, MLB Games Postponed. August 26, 2020
"In a leaguewide meeting Wednesday night involving every NBA player in the bubble, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers voted against finishing the season, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix. What this means for the future of the playoffs remains unclear, though it's clear the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Wisconsin has shaken up the NBA community." Sports Illustrated Story 8/26
" At least six MLB teams have postponed their own games Wednesday night in response to a now-growing boycott movement among professional sports teams that are protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake" including the San Francisco Giants. Read: The Wrap August 26, 2020
WNBA Cancels Games to Protest Blake Police Shooting - Rolling Stones August 26, 2020
KPIX 5 - 11 PM lead story includes SJSU Prof. Shaun Fletcher insights . August 26, 2020
CBS News - Multiple Professional Sports Teams Boycott in BLM Protest August 26, 2020
LA Times - Sports Fans More Likely to Support Black Lives Matter July 2020
WBUR - Athletes Taking A Leading Role in Black Lives Movement June 5, 2020
TIMELY UPDATES / nEW INSIGHTS
SJSU William Randolph Hearst Foundation Award Recipient - 2015
CNN international news correspondent Sara Sidner has made a career of being in the middle of major global conflicts. CLICK PHOTO to read her powerful personal insights while covering two deadly police encounters that triggered national outrage and continuing protests.
Andre D. Wagner's video essay - Being a Black Photographer
Ebony Magazine: "Is history repeating itself?" (Article excerpt)
CIVIL RIGHTS ICON JOHN LEWIS DIES - July 17, 2020
Tributes: CNN MSNBC CBSN Fox News PBS / Associated Press
Mercury News: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Through The Years
NYT: John Lewis Risked His Life For Justice
NYT Editorial Board: The Radical Resistance of John Lewis
ABC News: Timeline of his Lifetime
USA Today: Trump and Obama Reactions
California Political Leaders React To Lewis Death
CNN: Activists & Politicians Reactions
Facebook: Celebrations of John Lewis
Oprah Tribute to John Lewis
NBA: Player Reactions to John Lewis Death
Sen. Rand Paul (2017) : "John Lewis Not Immune To Criticism"
ANOTHER CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER DIES:
SPECIAL REPORTS : End Racism Global Movement
The Vatican: Pope's Strong Message about George Floyd - 6/10/20
KQED: The Role of Cross-Racial Solidarity in a Time of Protest - 7/3/20
CNN: Police Unions Shield Officers From Accountability - 7/2/20
Podcast: Silence is Not An Option with Don Lemon
CBS: Nationwide examples of police protests - June, 2020
NYT: The 1619 Project - 400 Year Anniversary /Slavery History In America
Pew Research: Condemning Racism, June 5, 2020
NABJ: ABC Fires Exec For Racially Insensitive Comments - 7/20/20
CBS News: FBI investigates Indiana assault of a Black man - July 7, 2020
COVID 19 & AFRICAN AMERICANS 2020:
Washington Post: Systematic Racism Even More Deadly
CNN: More young people in the South testing positive
To The Point: Virus More Prevalent & Deadlier
CDC: Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups in U.S.
Latest information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Santa Clara County Health Department:
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/phd/Pages/phd.aspx
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Medical News: White Coats for Black Lives is a national organization that aims to dismantle racism in health care. See story: Addressing Racial Inequity.
Pew Research: Hispanic Trends ( Including Covid 19 community info.)
National Association of Black Journalists: Covid 19 Job Resources
JUNE 11, 2020
Juneteenth & Growing Up In The Segregated South.- June 21, 2020
KPIX-TV/CBS 5 legend Don Sharp talks about growing up in 'Jim Crow America,' and being encouraged by the 2020 national movement to finally end racism. See the story: Reported by SJSU Journalism post-graduate student Devin Fehely.
2020 Movement to End Racism in America.
CNN: Trump fanning the flames of racism.- 6/20/20
EDITORIALS & INSIGHTS :
NY Times: Why we're capitalizing Black - Style Change 7/5/20
San Jose Mercury News - June 10, 2020
" ...why we need police and the notion of eliminating them is fantasy. Police across the nation have needlessly killed too many people ..."
LA Times - After George Floyd, A Time to Listen and Learn - June 6, 2020
NPR: America Reckons With Racial Injustice - Special Series
White Educators As Allies - Moving from Awareness to Action - Research Paper
NY Times - Fresh Scrutiny of Police in Europe After George Floyd - June 12. 2020
NY Times - A Town Divided Over A Blue Lives Matter - June 19, 2018
U.S. Scientific Societies Condemn Racism in Wake of George Floyd - June 4, 2020
How Business Leaders should respond to George Floyd Protests - June 2, 2020
How Will George Floyd's Death Matter To Insurance Industry - June 10, 2020
Unequal Opportunity: Race and Education - 1998
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EYES OPENED ABOUT THE experiences of others
SPRING 2018 - CELEBRATING OUR DIVERSITY
SJSU Diversity in Media students, from a variety of majors, open up and self identify their many cultural community connections. Each semester we begin with this class TV studio project to help individuals relax and feel empowered to share, listen and learn about the many interpretations of diversity. SEE ONLINE: Student produced researched critiques of professional media portrayals of diverse cultures in America.
CNN's Sara Sidner Talks With SJSU Students
While on campus to receive the 2016 William Randolph Hearst Foundation Award for excellence in professional journalism, SJSU Journalism School students host a candid interaction with the international news correspondent known for covering racial protests in America, and political unrest around the world.
What It Took To Elect The First African American President.
SJSU student Justin Allegri documents the JMC School 2009 historic "Education on Wheels" learning experience across country. Ten students were selected to drive to and report from the landmarks of the Civil Rights Movement in The South while in route to the first Inauguration of President Barack Obama. CLICK HERE - Allegri's video reports on YouTube.
CNN OPINION: America Needs White People To Step Up.
Bryan Monroe is Associate Professor at Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication. Click box below for his commentary.
Then read a separate CNN posting by Robin DiAngelo:
"HOW WHITE FRAGILITY SUPPORTS RACISM,
AND HOW WHITES CAN STOP IT."
Trying to Make sense of this movement:
NBC : America In Crisis Special 6/4/20.
NBC : America In Crisis Special 6/4/20.
NBC : America In Crisis Special 6/4/20.
News anLester Holt is joined by a team of journalists from across the country focusing on the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
Southern Poverty Law Center:
NBC : America In Crisis Special 6/4/20.
NBC : America In Crisis Special 6/4/20.
'Demanding Justice and Systematic Change.'" Understanding the past sheds light on where we are now, and how much farther we have to travel on the long road to justice."
Insights & Timely Perspectives:
NBC : America In Crisis Special 6/4/20.
Insights & Timely Perspectives:
2015 New York Times article - How a Black group of social media activists built the nation's first 21st century civil rights movement:
Minneapolis Says Farewell.
Race in America: The Conversation.
Insights & Timely Perspectives:
ABC News full coverage of the first of four funeral services for the victim of the fatal police incident. The family and several special guests begin the final journey for George Floyd.
Race in America: The Conversation.
Race in America: The Conversation.
Race in America: The Conversation.
NBC Bay Area: Uncomfortable conversations are often the most meaningful conversations. The Bay Area is listening, but are we hearing each other? We’re having that conversation.
"Scenes of Rage Transfix America."
Race in America: The Conversation.
Race in America: The Conversation.
June 1st: In Atlanta, a disturbing video of police tasering two college students and yanking them out of a car for breaking curfew resulted in the officers’ firing.
That Other Global Crisis Rages On..
That Other Global Crisis Rages On..
That Other Global Crisis Rages On..
ABC News reports on concerns protesters are coming in more contact and could cause a rise COVID 19 virus cases nationwide.
New York Times 5/29/20
That Other Global Crisis Rages On..
That Other Global Crisis Rages On..
Of Course There Are Protests.
The State Is Failing Black People.
The collapse of politics and governance leaves no other option. Read the full story.
JMC Alumni Weigh-in on Protests
That Other Global Crisis Rages On..
Students Advise Media On Diversity.
Graduates of our program will be invited to participate in several Zoom meeting discussions this coming academic year. The focus will be on the impact of COVID 19, the police protests and Election 2020 on their lives and careers.
Students Advise Media On Diversity.
Sara Sidner receives 2015 National Hearst Award for 'Excellence in Media .'
Students Advise Media On Diversity.
For many years, MCOM 105 final project videos have offered media professionals candid suggestions on how stereotypes and bias negatively affect public perceptions of cultural community realities and truths.
See Examples: 2016 Videos
Sara Sidner receives 2015 National Hearst Award for 'Excellence in Media .'
Sara Sidner receives 2015 National Hearst Award for 'Excellence in Media .'
Sara Sidner receives 2015 National Hearst Award for 'Excellence in Media .'
National Correspondent talks with journalism students about dangers covering the Ferguson, Missouri Black community riots against police violence.: JMC Television recorded discussion.
National Educators at SJSU offer insight on controversial discussions.
Sara Sidner receives 2015 National Hearst Award for 'Excellence in Media .'
Sara Sidner receives 2015 National Hearst Award for 'Excellence in Media .'
College experts in media research and practices attending the AEJMC national convention in San Francisco talk candidly about teaching students how to discuss racism in classes, and share experiences. 2015 'Equal Time' broadcast.
PROS talk Lessons Learned about Racism
Unique Insights & Perspectives
Mercury News BLM Protest Images
Mercury News BLM Protest Images
Professionals from a wide range of fields offer candid interview comments about the global Black Lives Matter Movement, and racism in our society. (Look for them here soon.)
Mercury News BLM Protest Images
Mercury News BLM Protest Images
Mercury News BLM Protest Images
A distinguished Bay Area news photographer, from the SJSU Journalism Class of 2015, offers an eyewitness look and commentary about a tense racism and police confrontation in San Jose. (Interview to be streamed here.)
Live on TV as Protests Get Tense
Mercury News BLM Protest Images
Live on TV as Protests Get Tense
Damian Trujillo from NBC Bay Area and Telemundo shows and describes his experiences on live television as police fired projectiles into a Black Lives Matter protest crowd in San Jose.
(Video to be posted here soon.)
Alumni Nationwide Speak Candidly
Alumni Nationwide Speak Candidly
Live on TV as Protests Get Tense
Another distinguished SJSU Journalism graduate working in TV on the East Coast talks about racism she has experienced in her life, and reactions there to the BLM global protests.
(To be posted here soon.)
Being African American in Media
Alumni Nationwide Speak Candidly
Being African American in Media
Journalism graduate Ramona Turner has worked in both broadcast and print newsrooms. She offers her insights on BLM, and how the global movement is having a profound impact on the media. (Video link coming here soon.)
History of Racism in Medicine
Alumni Nationwide Speak Candidly
Being African American in Media
After more than forty years of practicing medicine, a retired Bay Area physician says he still has sleepless nights thinking about the insensitive and cruel treatment of Blacks in the Southern hospital where he first trained. Stay tuned here for that eye-opening interview.
AT SJSU, WE EXCITE YOUR MINDS !
Capturing History Unfolding
During the summer of 2020, I invited my colleagues to join me in documenting this unique moment in world history. Special thanks to Dr. D. Michael Cheers,
Halima Kazem-Stojanovic and Juan Serna for their thoughtful contributions and tireless efforts.
Our JMC Motto: WE LEARN BY DOING!
JMC SCHOOL Digital TV Studio Productions
HD Video Streaming: Timely Topics / Candid Talk
Every semester students from a wide range of academic majors and Bay Area diverse cultural communities agree to address timely
news headlines, do research for better understanding, then come together to exchange insights, ideas and personal experiences
to showcase how to talk about very sensitive topics and teach society how to do it respectfully.
Talk about building a meaningful portfolio, and developing real world mass communications talents in college!
CLICK LINKS BELOW to see recent WOKE! Journalism TV productions:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9D7ZvdzA92HDJ_0G9qonCw
https://youtu.be/_E73zHGYR8E
https://youtu.be/9yf1JXnfIJg
https://youtu.be/jqOPwS8d4JE
https://youtu.be/eCtiRW90ThY
SPECIAL REPORTS:
SJSU Journalism School Graduates 2015:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqdUDzxoho8&t=8s
Racism: My Experience
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPJ86vevY_l76zgkl9zBag
How To Self Identify Your Diversity 2016
http://www.profbob.com/0A1%20A%20Diversity%20in%20Media%20VIDEOS%20LINKS.html
MCOM 105: Celebrates Its Diversity & Truths 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA8B9YyzAO4&t=375s
Pulse 2016 Nightclub Shooting / Religions Respond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmvX0xKmE9s&feature=youtu.be
SJSU Journalism / Adobe Partnership 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uED_jZzjINg
'EQUAL TIME' SPECIAL REPORTS
SJSU media students work with former CNN Correspondent, Prof. Bob Rucker to produce and participate in lively community interactions with top professionals in a wide range of fields for timely and important updates on pressing issues:
CNN's Jim Acosta Visits SJSU Journalism School
Unique opportunities to meet famous people happen all the time at SJSU. The TV network's Chief White House Correspondent met with more than 300 Bay Area media students to talk about always maintaining the highest ethical standards in their work.
JMC School faculty presented Acosta with the 2018 William Randolph Hearst Award for excellence. See his powerful acceptance speech: