Race and Gender Politics in America

The podcast features Erinn Haynes discussing her role in forming The Newsroom and The 19th, focusing on race and gender in journalism. She highlights the challenges faced by women of color and the importance of truthful reporting. Haynes shares her career journey, emphasizing the impact of her work on the Black Lives Matter movement and the significance of covering stories about marginalized communities.

What was a key focus for Erinn Haynes when founding The 19th?

• Economic policies

• Technological advancements

• Race and gender issues

• Environmental concerns

What does the asterisk in The 19th's name symbolize?

• A new beginning for women's rights

• The inclusion of all women

• The exclusion of Black women from the original suffrage movement

• A focus on modern journalism

What did Erinn Haynes realize about feminism?

• It is often associated with white women

• It has no impact on journalism

• It is universally accepted

• It is irrelevant in modern society

How does Erinn Haynes view objectivity in journalism?

• As an essential principle

• As irrelevant in modern media

• As a myth, especially when the default is white and male

• As a guideline for all journalists

What was a significant challenge for women of color in journalism according to Erinn Haynes?

• Lack of interest in journalism

• Access to education

• Balancing work and personal life

• The myth of objectivity and representation

Where did Erinn Haynes begin her journalism career?

• The Atlanta Daily World

• The Washington Post

• The New York Times

• The Los Angeles Times

What was Erinn Haynes' initial expectation about her journalism career?

• To cover international news

• To focus on economic issues

• To write about the legacy of the Civil Rights movement

• To report on technological advancements

Who was Breonna Taylor?

• A journalist

• A 26-year-old Black woman paramedic

• A politician

• A civil rights leader

Why did Breonna Taylor's story resonate with The 19th?

• It was a high-profile case

• It involved a political figure

• It highlighted the intersection of race and gender

• It was covered extensively by other media

What was the role of The 19th in Breonna Taylor's case?

• To provide legal support

• To fundraise for her family

• To bring national attention to her story

• To organize protests