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A Tale of Untold Stories

Posted on: July 7, 2019 Last updated on: July 8, 2019 Written by: Grisel Salazar
Journalism is the “first rough draft of history.” Phillip L. Graham This is the beginning of our last week of our SUSI program. Our last Monday together in the US. By now, we should have mastered the art of being…
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National Memorial for Peace and Justice

You Fight, to Breathe Again

Posted on: July 6, 2019 Last updated on: July 7, 2019 Written by: Joanna Azar
This is not a simple story. This is an eternal story of life, and of freedom. The story of Rosa Parks, and the story of thousands of fighters. When you witness these stories, you’re not going to be able to…
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“One hand against oppression and one hand as a sign of forgiveness”

Posted on: July 5, 2019 Last updated on: July 6, 2019 Written by: Luis António Santos
The stained-glass window that stands in the rear center of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham is distinct from all the others in that venue. Deep shades of blue encircle a stylized figure of a black crucified Christ, which appears…
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Watching fireworks in Birmingham

Happy Birthday, America!

Posted on: July 4, 2019 Last updated on: July 5, 2019 Written by: Shree Ram Paudel
As I woke up early on the morning of July 4th in Birmingham, I got a Twitter notification that “the Independence Day celebration had been carried out.” I was surprised for a moment, but immediately realized that Nepal time is…
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A Reactionary Wind Is Blowing Almost Everywhere: What is the Role for Media Educators?

This month of June saw events from different national contexts that received international media coverage, and which reflected a step backward toward outdated conservative values. Starting in the United States, where the Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v. Wade…
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When the Future is Further and Further Away… or, A Short Essay About Real Reality (RR)

Today we continued the week of activities dedicated to new trends in media, with a full day of practice on augmented reality (AR). Under the guidance of tech enthusiast Retha Hill, director of the Cronkite New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NMIE)…
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Immersive Media, Education and the Future of Journalism

This was a day with overwhelming experiences on immersive media. It was filled with excitement, and a chance to really let our imagination flow. We were introduced to the basics of immersive worlds, going beyond reality to explore the spectrum…
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Design Futures

Thinking about journalism, immersion, and emerging technologies, almost anything is possible. We can invite our readers to navigate the rivers of the Amazon, check out a crime scene or relive a chapter of history. We can transform them into protagonists…
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Wild Forest

“It was an amazing day. We fed wild animals, explored the hidden beauty of the forest and met with some of the native people of Arizona…” No, it didn’t happen like that. This is all my wild imagination. I and…
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