Summary of ✊ LNS22: Holding newsrooms accountable with the J.A.W.N. Coalition

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The J.A.W.N. Coalition is a group of journalists of color who are working to create more equitable and diverse newsrooms. They spoke about their work with the Philadelphia Inquirer, which started after journalists of color held a sickout demanding change and accountability from the leadership. The coalition has since advocated for the Inquirer to diversify its management, publicize policies that make the outlet anti-racist, and address the demands of journalists of color.

• 00:00:00 The J.A.W.N. Coalition is a group of journalists and media advocates working to create more equitable and diverse newsrooms. They spoke about their work with the Philadelphia Inquirer, which started after journalists of color held a sickout demanding change and accountability from the leadership.
• 00:05:00 The J.A.W.N. Coalition is a group of media organizations who work to hold newsrooms accountable for their diversity and inclusion policies. The coalition was formed in response to a 2020 headline in the Philadelphia Inquirer that undermined the value of black lives. The Inquirer hired Temple University to do a diversity and inclusion audit, and as a result, many journalists of color left the outlet. The coalition has since advocated for the Inquirer to diversify its management, publicize policies that make the outlet anti-racist, and address the demands of journalists of color.
• 00:10:00 The J.A.W.N. Coalition, a group of black, Hispanic, and Asian journalists, sent a letter to the Philadelphia Inquirer demanding accountability and a meeting with the leadership. Despite several requests, the Inquirer has not responded. The coalition believes that the Inquirer is not acting in good faith and is instead trying to isolate Affinity groups.
• 00:15:00 The J.A.W.N. Coalition held a "thumbs down award" ceremony for the Philadelphia Inquirer at their annual gala, which was the first time the award had been given. The coalition criticized the Inquirer for its lack of accountability to its community, and its leaders felt the need to address the issue in a public way.
• 00:20:00 The J.A.W.N. Coalition, a group of journalists of color, is reaching out to the Philadelphia Enquirer for a meeting to discuss accountability. The group recognizes the Philadelphia Enquirer's role in the Army ecosystem and its impact on communities of color. The group asks the larger media ecosystem to hold the Philadelphia Enquirer accountable.
• 00:25:00 The John Coalition seeks to hold newsrooms accountable for their journalism practices, particularly with regards to community-centered reporting. They note that organizations such as the Center for Copper Media have been receptive to their demands, but more expansive changes are needed in order to create a more equitable and safe work environment for journalists of color.