Notes from the desk: Racism, journalism, and our role
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Notes from the desk: Racism, journalism, and our role
Subject
Authors (members of The Campus' executive team) critique national news coverage of Black Lives Matter, which disproportionately focuses on violence and looting, instead of the countless peaceful protests and demonstrations that have been occurring nationwide. Authors commit to Campus news coverage that is "multifaceted" and "message-focused", as well as a focus on Black voices within the Middlebury community. Additionally, the authors admit to past Campus failings regarding failure to support Middlebury's marginalized communities.
Creator
Bochu Ding
Riley Board
Hattie Lefavour
Riley Board
Hattie Lefavour
Publisher
The Campus
Date
06/03/2020
Contributor
Bochu Ding
Riley Board
Hattie Lefavour
Riley Board
Hattie Lefavour
Coverage
"To be anti-racist is not an achieved state of being, but rather a commitment to fighting complacency in your every motion."
"We recognize dissatisfaction with national media coverage of the ongoing protests and cases of violence against Black communities, and we have our own frustrations about which protests and events are covered — and how."
"While the purpose of photos is to document events, we recognize that they can be weaponized by police forces — and that Black and Brown protestors are particularly vulnerable. Thus, going forward, we plan to prioritize the safety of protestors by omitting photos of Black Lives Matter and related protests that can be used to identify individuals easily. "
"We recognize dissatisfaction with national media coverage of the ongoing protests and cases of violence against Black communities, and we have our own frustrations about which protests and events are covered — and how."
"While the purpose of photos is to document events, we recognize that they can be weaponized by police forces — and that Black and Brown protestors are particularly vulnerable. Thus, going forward, we plan to prioritize the safety of protestors by omitting photos of Black Lives Matter and related protests that can be used to identify individuals easily. "
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Bochu Ding
Riley Board
Hattie Lefavour, “Notes from the desk: Racism, journalism, and our role,” Archives of Anti-Racist Activism, accessed October 27, 2026, https://twilightprojectantiracistrecords.middcreate.net/items/show/700.