Tag: Indigenous Representation

NAJA applauds CNN for cutting ties with Rick Santorum

May 24, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY— The Native American Journalists Association applauds CNN for hearing our call to remove Rick Santorum from his commentator position. On April 26, NAJA released a statement cautioning Indigenous journalists against working with CNN and called for Santorum’s dismissal in light of his racist comments at the Young America Foundation’s conference. The call launched tremendous … More NAJA applauds CNN for cutting ties with Rick Santorum

Nielsen releases ‘Being Seen on Screen’ diverse representation report

December 2, 2020

View the full report here. View the Inclusion On TV interactive tool here. The U.S. is increasingly diverse, but is television programming keeping pace with the changing demographics of America? As part of Nielsen’s commitment to social justice, they are releasing their first ever report on the state of representation and inclusion on TV. The … More Nielsen releases ‘Being Seen on Screen’ diverse representation report

NAJA demands CNN apologize for using “something else” to describe Native voters

November 5, 2020

On CNN’s live election night coverage, an on-air graphic used the phrase “something else” to refer to voters who are not white, Latinx, Black or Asian. This type of language continues the efforts to erase Indigenous and other voters who don’t neatly fall into the race categories listed in the graphic.  Being Native American is … More NAJA demands CNN apologize for using “something else” to describe Native voters

The Native American Journalists Association and Report for America take new steps to strengthen reporting in Indigenous communities

January 9, 2020

NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Native American Journalists Association and Report for America are partnering to support 20 reporting positions across the country that focus on or include Indigenous affairs. This groundbreaking initiative aims to strengthen local journalism in areas where Indigenous peoples play vital roles in the community. Report for America is a national service … More The Native American Journalists Association and Report for America take new steps to strengthen reporting in Indigenous communities