Still Work to Do: Elevating Diversity in Journalism

News organizations, like many other U.S. institutions, responded to the death of George Floyd in 2020 with a renewed focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the years that followed, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed affirmative action, and corporations have faced backlash to DEI initiatives. This panel delves into the critical efforts and strategies newsrooms are employing to enhance diversity on their business desks and beyond. Industry leaders and journalists will share insights and their approaches to creating more inclusive and representative media environments.

Moderator:
Imani Moise, Personal Economics Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, Co-Chair of NABJ Business Task Force

Panelists:
Ali Jackson-Jolley, Newsroom Leader; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives, Forbes
Naomi Ishisaka, Assistant Managing Editor, The Seattle Times
Olivia Santiago, Recruitment Lead, Bloomberg
Bowdeya Tweh, Chicago Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal