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Truth-Telling in Journalism: In Conversation with Lorena Allam
Jan 26, 2024
Lorena Allam, a Churchill Fellow studying truth-telling and journalism, discusses the importance of Indigenous representation in media, challenges faced by Indigenous journalists, and the power of storytelling. She also explores the role of journalism in truth-seeking, accuracy, fairness, and amplifying marginalized voices.
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- Truth-telling in journalism aims to provide a more accurate reflection of Indigenous views and issues.
- Greater diversity in newsrooms and understanding of Indigenous views and issues are necessary in mainstream media.
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Importance of Truth-Telling and Journalism
Lorena Allam, an Indigenous journalist, discusses the significance of truth-telling and journalism in addressing the complex relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. She emphasizes that truth-telling is about developing a fuller picture of the nation's history and aims to provide a more accurate reflection of Indigenous views and issues. While journalism strives for objectivity, Lorena highlights the subjective nature of truth-telling, which allows different perspectives to be heard and promotes a better understanding of history and its implications.
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