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sports6 days ago•6 min saved

Reporter’s pep talk to Jaguars coach dives into media ethics after playoff loss

After the Jaguars’ home wild-card loss to the Bills, Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones used her mic to offer encouragement to head coach Liam Coen, triggering a debate about appropriate conduct in postgame press conferences. The NABJ pressed back, defending the Black press and journalistic rigor, while Jones said the moment was a spontaneous, compassionate gesture for the city and team, not a breach of standards. The episode highlights tensions over emotion, access, and representation in sports reporting.

via The New York Times|

#jacksonville-jaguars #journalism-ethics #liam-coen

media1 year ago•2 min saved

"KMOV Apologizes for Anchor's Use of 'Colored' to Describe Minority Homeowners"

St. Louis TV station KMOV faced backlash after anchor Cory Stark used the term "colored homeowners" on air, prompting an apology from the station and Stark. The National Association of Black Journalists criticized the use of the "outdated, offensive, and racist" term and called for employee retraining and better recruitment and retention of black staffers at KMOV. While some, including the St. Louis County NAACP President, believe there was no offensive intent, the incident highlights ongoing concerns about equal treatment and fair coverage in the media.

via New York Post |

#apology #kmov #media