Judy Lubin, PhD, MPH

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Exclusive: Interview with PBS’ Tavis Smiley On Media Diversity and Jan 13 America’s Next Chapter Forum

January 6, 2011 By admin 1 Comment

The lack of diversity in the media has long been a source of frustration for media watchers. Turn on network or cable television and its clear that the value of racial, ethnic and gender diversity continues to be ignored by decision makers at mainstream television broadcast outlets. The result of the lack of inclusion of new and varied voices in the national media is a largely white, male, elitist perspective devoid of the richness and complexity of American experiences. “We live in the most multicultural, multiracial, and multiethnic America ever, but there is no appreciation for diversity in our conversations and in the media,” said PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley during our one-on-one telephone interview today.

Filed Under: Blog, Media & Society, Politics Tagged With: diversity, media, obama, people of color, politics, tavis smiley

The Right’s ‘Post-Racial’ War on Civil Rights

July 30, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Tea Party Racism

In the wake of the election of President Obama, the mainstream media posited the false notion that America was now in a ‘post-racial’ era in which the civil rights battles of the past were no longer relevant.

Filed Under: Media & Society, Politics, Women's Issues Tagged With: Andrew Brietbart, civil rights, NAACP, obama, post-racial, Sexism, Shirley Sherrod, Tea Party

Broadband Access – A Civil Right in the Digital Age

March 25, 2010 By admin 3 Comments

In the coming days the FCC’s national broadband plan will no doubt be intensely scrutinized by the multitude of players vying to influence the government’s new media and telecommunications agenda. As the expected debate over government involvement and private interests ensues, the focus must remain on the needs of Americans who are disadvantaged by a lack of broadband services. In a world increasingly dependent on fast and reliable access to the Internet, broadband creates and facilitates opportunities to enhance nearly every aspect of our daily lives. From education to jobs, life-saving health information to new business tools and ever expanding avenues for civic engagement and political participation, broadband is the enabling technology.

Filed Under: Blog, Internet & Technology, Media & Society, Politics Tagged With: broadband, civil rights, fcc, internet, low-income, minorities, telecoms

Are Black Moms Welcome at Momlogic?

May 22, 2009 By admin 3 Comments

Last night I spent way too much time on the internet. What had my attention? The intolerance on Momlogic.com. I came across a new series of articles by Kimberly Seals Allers, editor of mochamanual.com, offering a decidedly different point of view than what you’d normally find on Momlogic. Kimberly is a published author who writes […]

Filed Under: Black Women, Blog, Internet & Technology, Media & Society, Women's Issues Tagged With: black mothers, mommy wars, women of color

Michelle Obama: Breaking Stereotypes, Promoting Health

March 18, 2009 By admin 3 Comments

Much has been made in recent weeks about Michelle Obama’s well-toned arms. Some are even calling for her to cover up, saying it’s unbecoming of a first lady to show too much skin. But by exposing her biceps, Michelle is sending a powerful message—and we ought to listen.

Filed Under: Black Women, Blog, Media & Society, Women's Issues, Work-Life Balance Tagged With: first lady, Fitness, Health, Michelle Obama, stereotypes, women of color

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