I think many of us are reckoning with our roles as journalists - and questioning some of the supposed set-in-stone practices of the profession.

We're thinking more about representation, and we're examining where we fall short as both individuals and outlets in covering the communities we serve.

I like to think I've been on a constant path of reckoning in this area for many years. I continue to evolve, and so does the world - and the world of journalism. I try to use this space - the blog and podcast - to bring discussion and conversation where it might not always exist.

I found a thoughtful conversation partner in Kainaz Amaria. She's the visuals editor at Vox, and she's the 2020 recipient of the NPPA's John Long Ethics Award, given to "an individual who has, through his or her efforts, upheld, shaped, and promoted ethical behavior in all forms of visual journalism." She works diligently to promote representation in both the stories she oversees and the journalism circles in which she runs.

Amaria is my guest on Episode 77 of the Telling the Story podcast.

She is also a speaker at the upcoming NPPA Virtual Video Storytelling Workshop, taking place August 7 & 8 online. I'm directing the workshop and am thrilled to bring on two dozen talented journalists to present about topics from COVID-19 to digital dominance. Amaria is one of three panelists speaking about representation in storytelling. Sign up now, and get ready to be inspired. →

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77: Kainaz Amaria, Vox, on representation in journalism