Local Journalism and Its Impact

The video discusses the critical role of local journalism in uncovering stories like Breonna Taylor's, which can lead to national movements against police brutality. It highlights the historical significance of muckraking journalism and its impact on social reform. The decline of local news outlets is alarming, as they are essential for community engagement and addressing local issues. The video emphasizes the need for local journalism to generate national conversations and drive social change.

What event in 2020 highlighted the importance of local journalism in bringing attention to police brutality?

• The shooting of Breonna Taylor

• The election of a new mayor in Louisville

• The launch of a new local newspaper

• The opening of a new hospital in Kentucky

What role do journalists play beyond reporting daily events?

• They are responsible for creating advertisements

• They act as truth-tellers and highlight major issues

• They manage public relations for local businesses

• They organize community events

What was the significant finding of Kelli Smith's investigation in Dallas?

• A new park was opened in the city

• A new police chief was appointed

• A local charity raised a record amount of money

• 52,000 evidence-related files were improperly stored

What term did President Theodore Roosevelt use to describe investigative journalism?

• Sensationalism

• Muckraking

• Tabloid reporting

• Yellow journalism

Which journalist is known for writing about the extrajudicial killings of black people?

• Errin Haines

• Kelli Smith

• Mamie Till

• Ida B. Wells

What event in 1991 was pivotal in sparking the LA riots?

• The election of a new governor

• The beating of Rodney King by LAPD officers

• The opening of a new shopping mall

• The launch of a new TV show

What criteria often lead to local stories gaining national attention?

• The number of local newspapers covering the story

• The size of the city where the story originated

• Popularity of the journalist

• Timeliness, national impact, novelty, human interest, or conflict

What is a major concern regarding the decline of local journalism?

• It increases the number of sports articles

• It diminishes the role of local news in uniting communities

• It reduces the number of celebrity interviews

• It leads to more advertisements in newspapers

What percentage of newspapers has the country lost since 2005?

• Exactly one third

• Less than a tenth

• More than half

• More than a fourth

What phrase suggests the importance of local issues in politics?

• All politics are local

• Politics is a global game

• Local news is irrelevant

• National issues matter most