G-2LCWV30QZ8 Exploring Media Representation: Dr. Nsenga Burton on Race, Gender, and News Coverage - An In-Depth Discussion - TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

Episode 128

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5th Mar 2024

ep 128. Media Matters: Race, Gender, and Representation in the News. A Conversation with Dr. Nsenga Burton

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Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/media-matters-race-gender-and-representation-in-the-news-a-conversation-with-dr-nsenga-burton

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▶︎ In This Episode

In mainstream media newsrooms, the pervasive lack of representation of people of color is glaring. Dominated by predominantly white journalists and editors, narratives often reflect privileged perspectives. Stories about communities of color are overlooked or sensationalized, reduced to stereotypes.

Meanwhile, everyday struggles and triumphs of people of color are marginalized, deemed unworthy of front-page coverage. This lack of representation perpetuates systemic issues like racism and inequality, as their urgency is downplayed by the media.

  1. An Introduction to Dr. Burton: Explore Nsenga early life, family, and early lessons learned that shape her thoughts. Why she wanted to get involved in the media industry.
  2. Industry Accomplishments/Writer/Film/Producer: Dive into some of Dr. Burton’s accomplishments as writer, Film/Producer/Publisher
  3. The Power of Media and the Black Experience: Explore how Media’s coverage and influence often neglects POC stories and needs.
  4. Ahmaud Arbery Story: Discuss how you broke the story back in 2020.
  5. The Burton Wire/Advocacy: Dive into why she started The Burton Wire and what advocacy she is championing now.
  6. Advice for aspiring individuals and POC.

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Links and resources mentioned in this episode: https://theburtonwire.com/

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Credits: Dr.Nsenga Burton, Founder/CEO/Publisher of “The Burton Wire,”

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