News Bias by Justin Johnson
WINNER: Special Judges Selection: Best Emerging Artist
SPECIAL JUDGES’ SELECTION: BEST EMERGING ARTIST “News Bias, by Justin Johnson”
“News Bias” is a student report and commentary on the quality of news coverage of Englewood, a Chicago neighborhood.
“’News Bias’ is a powerful critique of the news media. It is a timely reminder that the press has an important function to play in our democracy and it can and should do better.” - Looking@Democracy judge Maria Hinojosa.
“Free Spirit Media is an important resource for the youth of Chicago and the recognition they receive in ‘News Bias’ is well-deserved and well-done.” - Looking@Democracy judge Kevin Coval.
2 comments
liz stookey sunde • almost 13 years ago
justin, this is really good work. i hope you feel good about your national recognition. some of the videos submitted make it look so easy to pull together interviews, graphics and research to make a cohesive and easy to understand message about democracy. some that rose to the top clearly have the time, expertise, resources and multi-person effort behind their work. your simple, powerful and heart-felt investigation of this issue came shining through - you have much to be proud of here. part of a true democracy is balanced reporting, particularly given the media blasts we get every day. i thank you for giving us such important insight into your world and i hope that your reporting opens many eyes to the situation in your community (and in so many others that suffer from 'bad' news reporting).
Kim Richards • almost 13 years ago
This is such a compelling and well executed story about news bias and the portrayal of Chicago's south side communities. It's so frustrating to only hear about the negative when there are so many beautiful stories in Chicago to report. See for example, Eden Place and the push to convert vacant, unused lots into green spaces and urban farms on Chicago's south side (http://www.edenplacenaturecenter.com/About-Us.html). This is an initiative started by Fuller Park resident Michael Howard and his family who run the Center. There are farmer's markets, camps, teaching days and workshops. Why is this not communicated to residents by local news?