Chicago Mayor Gives Interviews Only To POC On Inauguration Anniversary

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to grant interviews only to journalists of color sparked controversy. Critics labeled it discriminatory, while supporters saw it as a push for diversity in media. The issue highlights longstanding challenges in newsroom diversity, with statistics showing a predominance of white and male employees. The mayor's actions have been seen as both a commitment to diversity and a response to critical media coverage.

What was the primary reason Mayor Lori Lightfoot decided to offer interviews exclusively to journalists of color?

• To reduce media coverage

• To highlight and fight for diversity in media

• To avoid critical questions

• To promote her political agenda

How did Gregory Pratt, a Latino Chicago Tribune reporter, respond to the mayor's interview conditions?

• He criticized the mayor publicly

• He ignored the invitation

• He requested the conditions be lifted and canceled when they weren't

• He accepted the interview

What is a significant issue highlighted in the second section regarding media access?

• Excessive media coverage of political events

• Overrepresentation of female journalists

• Limited access for black and brown journalists

• Lack of funding for media outlets

What does Brandon Pope suggest about racism in media?

• It is a new phenomenon

• It is only a local issue

• It is a system of privilege

• It is not present in traditional publications

Why did Mayor Lightfoot cancel her subscription to the Chicago Tribune?

• To focus on digital news

• To support local media

• Because of critical press coverage

• Due to financial constraints