Media Highlights

The Guardian
Allissa Richardson: 'It’s telling that we’re OK with showing black people dying'
August 16, 2020

The Guardian interviewed Allissa Richardson about her new book, Bearing Witness While Black: African Americans, Smartphones and the New Protest #Journalism.

The History Channel
How political conventions began—and changed
August 13, 2020

The History Channel spoke with Geoffrey Cowan about the evolution of political conventions, including his own role in crafting the modern primary system.

KPCC-FM’s 'Take Two'
State of Affairs, coronavirus outbreak at a childcare center, Trump bans TikTok
August 7, 2020

KPCC-FM's Take Two interviewed Clayton Dube of the USC U.S.-China Institute on President Trump's executive orders regulating business with TikTok and WeChat.

USA Today
TikTok and privacy: What's the problem? Perhaps the video-sharing app gathers too much data
August 6, 2020

USA Today featured Karen North on notable data privacy concerns regarding the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok.

Marketplace
Music industry confronts calls to ‘make things right’ for Black artists
August 6, 2020

Marketplace quoted Josh Kun on unequal royalties for Black artists in the music industry.

Variety
Content boom fuels diversity gains for film and TV talent
August 5, 2020

Variety cited research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the percentage of acting roles that have gone to people of color in recent years.

Los Angeles Times
If you’re in love with Trader Joe’s, its stances can also break your heart
August 5, 2020

The Los Angeles Times quoted Fred Cook in a story about the recent controversy over the names of some Trader Joe's products.

Politico
Newsom searches for messaging rhythm as coronavirus fatigue sets in
August 5, 2020

Politico quoted Fred Cook in an article about how California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been adjusting his messaging in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marketplace
Video game workers speak out about treatment amid industry’s record sales
August 4, 2020

Marketplace interviewed Dmitri Williams on how workers in the video game industry are treated.

Politico
What TikTok’s future means for Silicon Valley
August 4, 2020

Politico quoted Karen North on Microsoft's possible acquisition of TikTok.

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