On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by University of Alabama journalism instructor, Meredith Cummings, who also is the director of the Alabama Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) and the National Elementary Scholastic Press Association (NESPA).
Meredith talked about what teaching journalism to college students in a her state is like, the way she approaches her classes, and how sports has played an important role in teaching larger lessons about journalism.
She also talked about the role the Alabama Multicultural Journalism Association has played in improving newsroom diversity starting at the scholastic level. She also explained the services provided by the ASPA and NESPA and why she believe the future of journalism is bright.
We also talked about #FollowHerLede, a 10,000 mile cross-country journalism tour that Meredith did, visiting a diverse array of news organizations. Meredith also provided advice on balancing so many passion projects and listed a few journalism organizations she wanted to salute.
Thank you for listening. Follow us on Twitter or e-mail us at journalismsalute@gmail.com
Important Websites
Meredith's website
Meredith's Twitter
Alabama Scholastic Press Association
National Elementary School Press Association
#FollowMyLede article
Article on high school students in a pandemic
Em Espey, Education Reporter, Moco360
Jen Sorensen, Award-Winning Editorial Cartoonist
Kadjata Bah, JEA Wisconsin Student Journalist of the Year
Grace Hamilton, JEA Student Journalist of the Year
Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Enterprise & Watchdog Reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer
Isiah Holmes, Reporter: Wisconsin Examiner
Sonner Kehrt, Investigative Reporter: The War Horse
Lyndsay C. Green, Pulitzer Finalist Dining & Restaurant Critic, Detroit Free Press
John Casey, Senior Editor - The Advocate
Amber Payne, Publisher & General Manager - The Emancipator
C.J. Janovy, KCUR & "No Place Like Home" (book/documentary)
Melissa Sanchez, Pro Publica
Justine Harman, "Killed" Podcast
Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic
Peter Rice, Downtown Albuquerque News
Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, The Pitt News
Sydney Ross, A&T Register Managing Editor
So You Want To Be A Freelance Journalist w/ Pete Croatto
Monica Samayoa: Reporter, Oregon Public Broadcasting; The Uproot Project
Mia Maldonado & Ximena Bustillo, Voces Internship of Idaho
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