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DEI Essential Reading

Orient yourself to key information and conversations in the nonprofit news field. These readings are informative, impactful and practical for news organizations in any stage of their DEI work.

Essential Reading Recommendations from REINN

INN’s 2023 Report on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Nonprofit News Sector

Institute for Nonprofit News

Black Americans’ Experiences with News

Pew Research Center

Recruiting for Board Diversity – Without Disrespecting People of Color

Jim Taylor, BoardSource

Advance Your Board’s DEI Commitment

BoardSource

Mitigate Bias in Hiring with a Simple Rubric

The Management Center

Sincerely, Leaders of Color: Onboarding Isn’t Just for Early Career Staff

Jahna Berry, OpenNews

Ten Steps to More Inclusive Reporting

Melba Newsome, RJI Fellowship project

Diversity as a Second Job

Vann R. Newkirk II, Columbia Journalism Review

Three Years After George Floyd, Newsroom Diversity Initiatives Are Dying Back–Here’s How to Fight the Trend

Mother Jones

The Abysmal State of Media Ownership Diversity in America

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

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Sara Shahriari

Sara Shahriari informs and empowers leaders to build more sustainable and equitable news organizations while flourishing in their leadership roles. She also uses her experience in journalism education and program design to build pathways to nonprofit news careers for diverse groups of talented students and professionals.

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