black lives matter
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In-Depth
Journalists Weigh Boundaries, Liberties On Social Media
Kate Bellows, reporter for The Island Packet, said when it comes to posting on social media, she errs on the side of caution. Keeping objectivity in mind, Bellows said she avoids posting any personal information, interests and political beliefs. As a journalist, she said maintaining a clean “unbiased” social media…
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Diversity
Black Journalists Express Strain That Reporting On Black Trauma Takes On Mental Health
For Black journalists, covering race and reporting on tragedy can be especially triggering when they are exposed to Black trauma. According to the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, journalists are often at the forefront of traumatic news events, and exposure to these incidents can result in mental health concerns…
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60th Anniversary of UGA Desegregation
Students Mark Black History Month With Documentary Premiere On UGA’s Desegregation
The 60th anniversary of the University of Georgia’s desegregation is occurring during a time that some — like UGA senior Molly English — describe as “eye opening.” Now, students are calling for more of the issues on UGA’s campus to be addressed. During the summer of 2020, Black Lives Matter…
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Diversity
Black Doulas Step In To Combat High Maternal Mortality Rates in Georgia
Click the image below to see the full story. Black doulas in Georgia are fighting the second-highest maternal mortality rates in the country by bringing compassion and support back to birthwork, and encouraging traditional methods of birthing and healing to treat women of color more holistically. By definition, a…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Doesn’t Have Black Lives Matter Chapter
The Black Lives Matter movement began as an African American-centered political movement that arose following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin’s shooting. Today, it is a global activist network with over 40 chapters that respond to everything from President Trump’s first State of the Union address to Super…
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Athens-Clarke County
ACCPD Hiring: Some Applicants Apply with Black Lives Matter Movement In Mind
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is ready to hire seven to ten law enforcement officers and three communications specialists. The Department is holding a career fair this Thursday the 29th at the Classic Center in downtown Athens. The ACCPD is offering a one time three thousand dollar hiring bonus to attract. The…
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Diversity
Black, Educated and Single: Why Black Love Matters
Sixty percent of educated black women, ages 25-34 have never been married. That’s almost double the number of white women who are married in that age group. The reasons for these declining numbers are complex and deeply rooted in African-American history. In this 6-part series, reporter Kalyn Wilson investigates this…