The hard truth about inclusion and diversity in journalism
With Shireen Ahmed, a prominent journalist with CBC Sports Canada and Nana aba Duncan, associate professor and Carty Chair in Journalism, Diversity and Inclusion Studies Carleton University, Canada. Moderated by Stanis Elsborg, Senior analyst and head of conference at Play the Game.
Join us for a vital conversation on inclusion and diversity in journalism as Stanis Elsborg engages with Shireen Ahmed, a prominent journalist with CBC Sports Canada, and Nana aba Duncan, associate professor and Carty Chair in Journalism, Diversity and Inclusion Studies
Carleton University, Canada.
Nana aba Duncan
Nana aba Duncan is an award-winning journalist, media executive and journalism professor. Her motivation has always been to enrich Canadian media by empowering diverse perspectives. Her mission is to foster a new environment in Canada’s journalism industry in which Indigenous, Black and racialized journalists at all stages of their careers feel psychologically safe and can take for granted the legitimacy and worthiness of their perspectives and communities.
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Shireen Ahmed is a journalist with CBC Sports in Canada, known for her insightful reporting and advocacy for inclusion and diversity in sports journalism. She brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on how diverse voices can enhance sports coverage.
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Stanis Elsborg is a senior analyst at Play the Game, an initiative promoting democracy, transparency, and freedom of expression in world sport since 1997. Together, Stanis and Shireen will delve into pressing questions about the a diverse representation in newsrooms, the gaps in journalism’s current approach to diversity, and the impact of these shortcomings on storytelling and content quality.
Key discussion points include:
- Personal experiences of inclusion and exclusion based on ethnicity or religion within the newsroom.
- Specific challenges and successes encountered along the way.
- The missed opportunities in journalism due to a lack of strategic focus on inclusion and diversity.
- How the absence of diverse perspectives shapes the narratives and overall quality of journalistic content.
Be part of this eye-opening session that challenges the status quo and aims to redefine the future of journalism through meaningful inclusion.
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