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    Call for Papers: “Marginalization of Racial and Ethnic Perspectives by Mainstream News Media

    in an Everchanging Media Landscape”

    Sakina Jangbar, cresjournal@stjohns.edu

    The Journal of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (JCRES) is inviting articles on the theme of
    “Marginalization of Racial and Ethnic Perspectives by Mainstream News Media in an
    Everchanging Media Landscape.” Published by the Institute for Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
    at St. John’s University in Queens, NY, JCRES is an interdisciplinary, peer reviewed, and open
    access journal that publishes empirical research, critical reviews, theoretical articles, interviews,
    and book reviews that focus on and advance knowledge of critical race and ethnic studies
    nationally and internationally. The mission of JCRES is to educate and inform the public, by way
    of discussion and critical analysis, about the ways in which racial and related forms of structured
    oppression continue to shape the life experiences of racially marginalized people and
    communities, in the United States and globally. As an open access journal, JCRES aims to reach
    beyond the ivory tower, both in terms of who reads and who contributes to it.

    The JCRES issue on the “Marginalization of Racial and Ethnic Perspectives by Mainstream
    News Media in an Everchanging Media Landscape” seeks to center and elevate voices that are
    often silenced by mainstream/legacy news media. The lack of representation of racial and ethnic
    voices in mainstream news has become a pressing issue in a rapidly evolving media landscape,
    with profound implications for societal understanding and inclusivity. There are several factors
    that lead to the marginalization:

    • Historic Ownership Dynamics: Mainstream media outlets are traditionally owned and
    operated by corporate entities, where decision-making power typically exists within
    circles that lack diversity, often reflecting privileged racial and ethnic
    backgrounds. (Gassam Asare, 2023; Herman & Chomsky, 2002). Consequently, the
    perspectives of marginalized groups may not receive adequate representation or
    attention.

    • Underrepresentation in Newsrooms: Despite efforts to diversify newsrooms, racial and


    ethnic minorities remain underrepresented among journalists and editors (Gottfried et al,
    2022; Newkirk, 2000). This gap in representation can result in a lack of nuanced
    coverage of issues pertinent to minority communities and an inability to authentically
    convey their perspectives.

    • Framing: The selection and framing of news stories is influenced by the values, biases,
    and experiences of those in editorial roles (Entman, 2010). Without sufficient diversity
    among decision-makers, issues relevant to those racially and ethnically minoritized may
    not receive the attention they deserve, perpetuating their marginalization. Moreover, the
    news media in the US tends to comply with US foreign policy, which can silence the
    voices of people whose backgrounds are traced to regions negatively impacted by U.S.
    policies (Herman, 1993).

    • Commercial Pressures: Mainstream media outlets are often driven by commercial


    imperatives, catering to predominantly white audiences (Herman & Chomsky, 2002).
    Consequently, stories of interest to racial and ethnic minorities may be sidelined in favor
    of content deemed more commercially viable, exacerbating the lack of representation.

    • Cultural Competence Deficit: Journalists and editors may lack the cultural competence
    to accurately and sensitively report on issues concerning those racially and ethnically
    minoritized. This deficit can lead to misrepresentations, stereotyping, and a failure to
    adequately convey the complexities of minority experiences.

    • Impact of Social Media and Alternate News Sources: While social media and alternate
    new-media news platforms offer avenues for marginalized voices to be heard, they also
    pose challenges, such as the proliferation of misinformation and the amplification of
    extreme viewpoints. Consequently, the voices of those racially and ethnically minoritized
    may still struggle to attain visibility and recognition.

    Over the last three decades, the impact of the technological transformation in the media
    landscape on the coverage of contemporary global and domestic events has both increased and
    diminished hopes for a more democratic future (Repucci, 2019). Social justice movements such
    as anti-racism, anti-colonial, and pro-democracy movements use social media platforms and
    other online spaces to distribute news and information from their perspectives (Repucci, 2019).
    Likewise, right-wing, authoritarian movements also rely on social media to advance their
    agendas.

    While social media provides an outlet for diverse voices, the advent and rapid growth of artificial
    intelligence has complicated these spaces as sites for accurate news and information from diverse
    perspectives. Digital technologies and AI leave people, particularly citizens/voters, susceptible to
    misinformation, disinformation, fake news, and deep fakes (Verma, 2023). We have already seen
    instances of AI being used to create and spread misinformation and disinformation about
    domestic and global events such as elections, natural disasters, and wars.

    This issue of JCRES aims to provide a platform for a robust discussion on the “Marginalization
    of Racial and Ethnic Perspectives by Mainstream News Media in an Everchanging Media
    Landscape.” The following are some suggested topics to engage in submissions. The list is only
    a guide and is not intended to be exhaustive.

    • Relationship between missing or silenced narratives and racial and ethnic


    marginalization.

    • Legacy media and/or new media representations of racially and ethnically minoritized
    people and communities across the globe and crime.
    • Similarities and differences in the processes of silencing racially and ethnically
    minoritized voices in mainstream/legacy media and/or new media outlets

    • Race and propaganda in legacy media and/or new media.

    • Diversity in media ownership and racial and ethnic representation

    • Race, media, and civic responsibilities.

    • Authoritarianism, racism, anti-racism, and the news media

    • Racial and other social justice movements and the media, historically and
    contemporarily.

    • Artificial Intelligence, media, and racial and social justice movements

    • Race and representation in media in different regions of the world

    We welcome submissions from various methods - qualitative, quantitative, or mixed


    methodological approaches including critical/cultural analysis, among others. JCRES also
    welcomes narrative essays.

    Important Deadlines to Note:

    • Abstract due (250-300 words): May 5

    • Full manuscript due: August 15

    • Article published: December 15

    Please email your submission to cresjournal@stjohns.edu. Questions about manuscripts in


    development can be directed to the editor, Sakina Jangbar, at cresjournal@stjohns.edu.

    Dr. Sakina Jangbar


    Editor, JCRES
    Associate Professor
    Communication Studies
    St. John’s University

    References

    Entman, R. (2010). Media framing biases and political power: Explaining slant in news of
    campaign 2008. Journalism 11(4), 389-408. https://doi.org/10.1177/1464884910367587
    Gassam Asare, J. (2023, April 23). “Recent Figures Show That Media Is Still Overwhelming
    White.” Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2023/04/23/recent-figures-show-
    that-media-is-still-overwhelming-white/?sh=375961f75bf4

    Gottfried, J., A. Mitchell, M. Jurkowitz, & J. Liedke. (2022, June 14). “Journalists give industry
    mixed reviews on newsroom diversity, lowest marks in racial and ethnic diversity.” PEW
    Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2022/06/14/journalists-give-industry-
    mixed-reviews-on-newsroom-diversity-lowest-marks-in-racial-and-ethnic-diversity/

    Herman, E. S. (1993). The media’s role in US foreign policy. Journal of International Affairs,
    47(1), 23-45.

    Herman, E. S. & N. Chomsky. (2002). Manufacturing consent: The political economy of the
    mass media. Pantheon Books.

    Newkirk, P. (2000). Within the veil: Black journalists, white media. NYU Press.

    Repucci, S. (2019). Media Freedom: A Downward Spiral. Freedom House. Washington, DC


    20036.

    Verma, P. (2023, December 17). “The rise of AI fake news is creating a ‘misinformation
    superspreader.’” The Washington Post.
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/17/ai-fake-news-misinformation/

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