Media Highlights

Wall Street Journal
American Jews question: How public should we be about our faith?
December 7, 2023

The Wall Street Journal spoke with Professor of Journalism and Communication and Knight Center Chair in Media and Religion Diane Winston about the struggle of Jewish people to keep their religious identity private for safety and being proud to display it during times of conflict. 

Los Angeles Times
The legendary Norman Lear had some sage advice for all of us about aging well
December 7, 2023

The Los Angeles Times spoke with Research Professor of Communication and Journalism Marty Kaplan about his history with Norman Lear and the legacy that he left behind with the center.

Variety
Remembering Norman Lear, whose legacy is even more important to protect at this fragile point in American history
December 6, 2023

Variety spoke with Research Professor of Communication and Journalism Marty Kaplan about the legacy that Norman Lear left behind with the center.

Variety
USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center reveals Sentinel Awards winners; Host Larry Wilmore pays tribute to the TV icon
December 6, 2023

Variety published an article on The Norman Lear Center’s Sentinel Awards and the announcement of their awards winners and its tribute to the late Norman Lear.

Associated Press
A grantmaker is betting a TV show for teen girls can help narrow the STEM gender gap
December 6, 2023

The Associated Press spoke with Erica Lynn Rosenthal of The Norman Lear Center about the power of entertainment and how it can change mindsets and culture.

USA Today
20 years later, 'Love Actually' director admits handwritten sign scene is 'a bit weird'
December 6, 2023

USA Today mentioned a USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative report that looked at the percentage of females in leading and co-leading roles in 2022 in an article about the 2003 film, “Love Actually.” 

TheWrap
Trump whistleblower Cassidy Hutchinson says she’ll ‘Do whatever it takes’ to keep him out of the White House
December 6, 2023

TheWrap mentioned Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Christina Bellantoni for moderating a panel at TheWrap’s Power Women Summit 2023 with Cassidy Hutchinson. 

TheWrap
Saweetie teases upcoming film project: ‘Acting is a whole different ball game’ | Video
December 6, 2023

TheWrap mentioned Associate Professor of Communication Stacy L. Smith for participating in TheWrap’s Power Women Summit 2023, where she moderated a conversation with musical artist and USC alumna Saweetie.

CalMatters
How well is your legislator representing you?
December 6, 2023

CalMatters spoke with Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about what it takes to be an effective legislator and how to tell if your legislator is properly representing you.

CalMatters
CalMatters adds six new board members
December 5, 2023

CalMatters mentioned Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Robert Hernandez, who was named to the CalMatters Board of Directors.

New Yorker
2023: The year in reading
December 5, 2023

The New Yorker mentioned Associate Professor of Communication Robeson Taj Frazier's book “KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell'' in a list of favorite books of 2023 by the staff.

New York Times
I can’t control the world, but I can leave stickers on it
December 5, 2023

The New York Times published an article by Assistant Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Keith Plocek about street art and the practice of stickering as a form of art and self-expression. 

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