Study Examines Racial Bias in Sports Reporting

New research says African-American athletes are more likely to be portrayed negatively in the media than white athletes. The findings appear in a new book, entitled How You See Me, How You Don’t. Cynthia Frisby is an associate professor at the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism. As part of her strategic communication course, she challenges her students to face any biases they may have when reporting a story. Her interaction with her students eventually led her to...

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