Today at a SXSWedu panel, researchers from the University of Kansas released the results of a survey about the prevalence of censorship in high school media. The team, led by Peter Bobkowski and Genelle Belmas, questioned 461 high school student journalists. Through this research, a pattern emerged in which young women reported experiencing censorship - either… Continue reading New research finds female high school journalists bear the burden of censorship
Category: Active Voice
Lady Journo Confessional: Tanvi Kumar
[su_youtube url="https://youtu.be/9CnTzA9Jogw"] Video by SPLC intern Brooke Bean. Tanvi Kumar, former editor-in-chief of Cardinal Columns at Wisconsin’s Fond du Lac High School talks about being censored and how she was able to overcome it. Kumar and her staff were punished after publishing an in-depth news article, “The Rape Joke,” that included interviews with survivors of… Continue reading Lady Journo Confessional: Tanvi Kumar
The Active Voice: Taking Risks
[su_youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi8CL_Hf6j8&feature=youtu.be"] Mary Beth Tinker, Geneva Overholser, and Sherrese Smith talk about the importance of taking risks. Video by SPLC intern Brooke Bean. Music is "Rainbow Street" by Scott Holmes (CC 4.0).
The Active Voice: Speaking Up
[su_youtube url="https://youtu.be/d9wojXSUn4A"] Mary Beth Tinker, Geneva Overholser, Priscilla Painton and Sherrese Smith share why they feel speaking up about women's issues is so important. Video by SPLC intern Brooke Bean. Music is "Rainbow Street" by Scott Holmes (CC 4.0).
The Active Voice: Love for Journalism
[su_youtube url="https://youtu.be/bVfGQr1JKv8"] Linda Kramer Jenning, Priscilla Painton, Sherrese Smith, Mary Beth Tinker, and Geneva Overholser share their reasons for loving journalism. Video by SPLC intern Brooke Bean. Music is "Rainbow Street" by Scott Holmes (CC 4.0).
The Active Voice: Intro
The Active Voice: Advice
[su_youtube url="https://youtu.be/SapApDKgEJo"] Mary Beth Tinker, Sherrese Smith, Priscilla Painton, and Linda Kramer Jenning give advice on using your active voice and being passionate about your work. Video by SPLC intern Brooke Bean. Music is "Rainbow Street" by Scott Holmes (CC 4.0).