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What exactly does 'Coloring The News' really mean? Author Bill McGowan states in his book that political correctness along with efforts to increase diversity in the newsroom are at fault for slanted news coverage in America. ALANA speaks out n the issue read more.

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JJ In the News...

HOB NOBBIN': Summer conferences
inspire and rejuvinates ALANA members

(L to R) Nneka Nolim, graduate student; Tanee Elston, Senior; Condace Pressley, NABJ President; Randye Bullock, NABJ region V director; Audrey Barney, graduate student; picture taken at closing ceremony of the 2002 NABJ Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

Four ALANA members had the priviledge of attending national journalism conferences over the summer. The experience put some on the right track and gave others new exposure to the media industry. Conferences attended were the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Milwaukee, WI and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference in San Diego, CA. Click here to read about their experiences.