Monthly Archives: July 2020

#MediaHistoryMatters: Getting Students Engaged in Journalism History

By Will Mari, vice chair and incoming chair, and Teri Finneman, chair, AEJMC History Division

Throughout the fall, we’re inviting you to involve your students in #MediaHistoryMatters, a Twitter campaign to get students talking about journalism history together.

Echoing past efforts with Media History Engagement Week and National News Engagement Day, the idea is to get our students engaged in a larger national conversation about the importance of perspective and context when it comes to media systems. 

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How to Encourage Discussion about Diversity and Inequality in the Classroom

By Nathaniel Frederick II, PF&R Chair, frederickn@winthrop.edu

The coronavirus pandemic has forced a drastic change in the way of life in the United States. The new normal involves working from home, if possible. More importantly, we must not forget the homeless and other populations that are vulnerable during this time of uncertainty. While anyone can contract the virus, current data suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among racial and ethnic minority groups.

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Plan Your AEJMC Schedule with the History Division’s Conference Guide!

AEJMC is a month away away! Did you know that you can plan your schedule of History Division events now with our conference guide?

Erika Pribanic-Smith has once again designed a stellar conference guide. We have some great programming. We will also auction off two Mike Sweeney paintings: once during the gala and once during the business meeting. Bring your bidding wallets! Proceeds benefit the podcast.

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