Comments on: “Bobblevote” Reveals Stunning Lack of Diversity in Local Media

By: Mick

Mick — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:44:11 +0000

Maybe a better analysis is to research the diversity of those graduating from communications programs at places like Syracuse. If there isn’t diversity in these programs then there will be difficulty moving them forward into careers.

By: The one the only UKMA

The one the only UKMA — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:32:39 +0000

a reflection of the capitol region as a whole.

By: Rob Madeo

Rob Madeo — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:21:54 +0000

#25: And don’t you forget it.

By: M

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:25:50 +0000

You can’t hire black people if they don’t apply…

By: Em

Em — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:25:33 +0000

This is a problem media wide. I wonder how white the newsrooms of the papers are as well.

By: Get Real ©

Get Real © — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:50:58 +0000

So let me see if I’ve got this straight GetReal – there are few persons of color, any color, in the news media because they’re all being raised in environments that only encourage them to be music and or sports celebrities?

This sounds like the modern-day equivalent of ‘all black people are inherently dumb and lazy’ to me. I call shenanigans.

Comment by LV — March 31st, 2010 @ 12:53 am

“Shenanigans”? I think not. Do some research, and you will find several studies that have supported my claims. Formal and informal social institutions can have a significant impact on the process of one’s socialization. To say otherwise would essentially support the theory that people are born with their personalities.

By: John Hui

John Hui — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:23:26 +0000

No matter how you analyze it, race, gender hair color, weight, skin tone, age and looks are all extremely important in any form of visual medium. I’m guessing it’s the same reason why Ms. Tucker or Ms. Houston didn’t get the big job at NBC13. It makes no difference wether it’s local, national or international. It’s the same way in Europe, Asia and everywhere else in the world. I’m not surprised to see this inequality on local television. Intelligence is not the number one factor either. Look at CBS6 where Ms. Bishop who seems to be extremely knowledgeable is being replaced by the young and dumb. Good luck finding out what the real problem is. No one wants to talk about it openly.

By: lj bernard

lj bernard — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:23:00 +0000

Not the first & probably not the last time this subject has been addressed.
#3 & #28 one and the same persons? & whats with the batteries link ?
Enjoy your work Keven-keep on keeping…
lesatmoon

By: Helenhunt

Helenhunt — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:16:00 +0000

The tough part about journalism as a career, it is really hard to break into the field of broadcast journalism. Sometimes it’s hard to get onto newspaper staff. Good journalism programs were difficult to find in Texas, which is why I have an English degree, as the journalism program at Tech was quite disappointing. UB1280 Batteries

By: LV

LV — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:53:22 +0000

This sounds like the modern-day equivalent of ‘all black people are inherently dumb and lazy’ to me. I call shenanigans.