Ideas Non-Aligned News: A Journalistic Experiment to Decolonize Global News
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Dec 9, 2024 Join Beatriz Biccio, a Uruguayan journalist and political science professor; Roberto Savio, co-founder of Interpress Service; and Cindy Ewing, a historian on the Non-Aligned Movement. They dive into the push for decolonizing global news, discussing the historical challenges and triumphs of the Non-Aligned News Initiative. Topics include reshaping Western narratives, media representation of the Global South, and personal accounts from conflict zones. Their insights reveal the urgency of inclusive journalism in today's media landscape.
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Dehumanizing Arabs
- In 1951, the New York Times published an article that dehumanized Arabs, characterizing them as mules.
- This article, along with similar ones, sparked outrage and critique of Western media's portrayal of non-white groups.
Southern Perspectives
- Beatriz Bisio's journalism challenged the dominance of Western news agencies.
- She prioritized Southern perspectives, highlighting the power dynamics inherent in global news dissemination.
Post-WWII News Gap
- The post-WWII era saw a widening gap in news dissemination due to satellite technology.
- This fueled political concerns among Global South leaders who sought non-alignment during the Cold War.