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Does It Matter She's Jewish (or Muslim? or Mormon?)

March 29, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
America/New_York
Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 World Room

Join the IIJS for an exciting panel discussion titled “Does It Matter She's Jewish (or Muslim? or Mormon?)" in-person at the Columbia University School of Journalism’s World Room on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 7:00 PM.

 

When should a journalist include the religion or ethnicity of a politician, celebrity, or businessperson? This is a practical and ethical question that journalists regularly face but don't always articulate. When is it essential to note a person's identity in your reporting, when is it an option, and when is it offensive?

Prof. Samuel Freedman of the Columbia Journalism School, with journalists Emma Green and Arun Venugopal, will tackle this question in a panel discussion moderated by Jane Eisner of the Columbia Journalism School.

Jane Eisner is Director of Academic Affairs at Columbia University's School of Journalism.

Samuel G. Freedman, a professor at the Columbia University School of Journalism, is the author of nine books.

Emma Green is a staff writer at The New Yorker.

Arun Venugopal is Senior Reporter in the Race & Justice Unit at WNYC in New York.

Please register for this event using Eventbrite.

Supported by the generosity of the Knapp Family.

While all IIJS events are free and open to the public, we do encourage a suggested donation of $10.

Contact Information

Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies
(212) 854-2581