Join us for an interesting discussion about how ethnic media and other media outlets are tackling the huge problem of news deserts for communities that are underserved by many mainstream media outlets.
Communities of color or underrepresented groups often do not have their stories or concerns told unless they are connected to a big (often negative) event. But, several news outlets have tackled this issue directly, by focusing their journalism prowess on those audiences.
We'll talk with leaders from thegrio, Telemundo, Native News Online and the19th to hear their perspectives on why their coverage matters and how they are making a difference.
This the second of three panels on news deserts at the National Press Club, where we're examining how entities are tackling news deserts, both in regional areas and in underserved communities.
The issue is a growing problem for our democracy, as people in news deserts do not have access to the information they need to make informed decisions. Leaders tend not to be held accountable for their actions as they no longer have oversight from journalists. And, people live in their bubbles and are inundated with misinformation.