Stories

Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.

After Brexit, Media to Say No to Racism and Xenophobia

After Brexit, Media to Say No to Racism and Xenophobia

Published: 26 June 2016 Country: UK There were threating xenophobic, anti-immigration tones in some British press, mostly tabloids, all along …

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Despite what Media Say, the Murder of Jo Cox Was an Act of Terror

Despite what Media Say, the Murder of Jo Cox Was an Act of Terror

Published: 23 June 2016 Country: UK By Radman Selmic The abhorrent murder of MP Jo Cox is an unimaginable tragedy for her family, friends and colleagues, but not less for the British society as a whole. In the difficult time...

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Orlando Shooting: In a Search for (Simple) Answers

Orlando Shooting: In a Search for (Simple) Answers

Published: 17 June 2016 Region: US, Worldwide By Dasha Ilic It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since …

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Victims or Terrorists: Stereotypes Against Muslim Women Originate in t...

Victims or Terrorists: Stereotypes Against Muslim Women Originate in t...

Region: Europe Date: 2 June 2016 By Giulia Dessì, author of ENAR report on Italy and MDI project coordinator The …

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MDI Seeking Development Manager

MDI Seeking Development Manager

Application Deadline: 31 August 2016 Salary: £35,000-37,000 pa We are an expanding London-based NGO providing diversity training and development for …

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BAFTA and BBC Pledge More Diversity on TV Screens

BAFTA and BBC Pledge More Diversity on TV Screens

Published: 18 May 2016 Country: UK This year’s BAFTA award ceremony will be remembered by passionate speeches of TV stars …

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Cannes 2016: Glamour and Prestige, but where is Diversity?

Cannes 2016: Glamour and Prestige, but where is Diversity?

Published: 13 May 2016 Country: France, Cannes The Côte d’Azur extravaganza is on. Movie stars and entertainment industry celebrities followed …

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MDI in Discussion on Antisemitism on Al Jazeera

MDI in Discussion on Antisemitism on Al Jazeera

Date: 13 May 2016 Country: UK The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) contributed to the programme The Stream on Al Jazeera …

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MDI partnered with UNESCO to Mark World Press Freedom Day

MDI partnered with UNESCO to Mark World Press Freedom Day

Dates: 2 – 4 May 2016 Country: Finland, Helsinki The Media Diversity Institute (MDI) joined over 50 civil society and …

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Rural Voices of Morocco on Online Platforms

Rural Voices of Morocco on Online Platforms

Published: 28 April 2016 Country: Morocco The Moroccan village of Lakrimat is located in the south of the country, in …

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