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How Education Can Save Us from the Digital Divide
When I think about the importance of media and arts education, there is nothing more important than access; access to quality media and arts education for all individuals regardless of age, sex, race, socioeconomic status, etc. If you use media in any way, you should have access to some form of media literacy education. And, even if you don’t love art or aspire to become the next Andy Warhol, you should have access to some form of arts education.
Race and Gender in “Online Influence” Rankings
Several services have cropped up purporting to rank the “popularity” and “influence” of social media users. Some sites have ranked blogs based on visitor traffic alone. The history of discrimination against small media outlets warrants a critical look at how ranking services in new media will affect small businesses seeking to develop their brands.
Facing Race Conference Highlights
The 2010 Biannual Facing Race national conference, held September 23-25 in Chicago, was both invigorating and inspiring. Presented by the Applied Research Center (ARC), the Facing Race Conference is a national event bringing together everyone from grassroots organizers to activists to academics to discuss race and politics. This year’s event included multiple films, live music, multimedia presentations, spoken word and poetry, and national level speakers.
