Race will play a central role in the 2020 elections. So why can't CBS find black reporters?
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For the last few years or so, it seems that Democrats and the mainstream media have finally caught on to the importance of the black vote. Though this has been long overdue, it is right on time for the 2020 election cycle. Not only will black voters play aRace will play a central role in the 2020 elections. So why can't CBS find black reporters?
For the last few years or so, it seems that Democrats and the mainstream media have finally caught on to the importance of the black vote. Though this has been long overdue, it is right on time for the 2020 election cycle. Not only will black voters play a definitive role in deciding local, state, and national elections, but there is also the possibility that there will be one or more black candidates in the race. This emphasizes why the media needs to invest in hearing more from black voices— from voters, journalists, politicians, activists, and black communities in general—in order to understand issues that are important to us, what’s motivating us, and our impact on American politics. Sadly, it seems to be a tough sell to many networks and organizations that say they value diversity but can’t seem to actually live up to it. This is exactly why CBS News came under fire this past weekend when it announced its 2020 election team—without a single black campaign reporter or associate producer to be found. xIt's Official: The @CBSNews 2020 Election Team has assembled! https://t.co/0GBCw4mj7s pic.twitter.com/E0rUDAkzf7â Ben Mitchell (@bfmitchell) January 11, 2019 Read more