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Congratulations to
@JustinElliott
and the
@propublica
team for winning the 2024 Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting. Their series “Friends of the Court” exposed the most serious ethical scandal in the modern history of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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The 2020 Selden Ring Award for investigative journalism was awarded to
@wendi_c_thomas
, founder of
@MLK50Memphis
, for her work on predatory healthcare debt-collection in Memphis, Tennessee. Congratulations from
@USCAnnenberg
!
#ASCJ
@propublica
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At forum event, Shaniqua McClendon
@crookedmedia
quoted
@MichelleObama
's message about the need to vote (you wouldn't let your grandmother choose your music or clothes). Shaniqua then added, “We can either be part of what our future looks like or we can stand on the sidelines.”
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Congrats to alumna
@toyaholness
who was named first press secretary to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Office of the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, as they expand their comm's team. Holness received a MA in strategic PR & is also an adjunct.
@ascjalumni
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Congratulations to the
@propublica
team and series coordinator
@eisingerj
for winning the 2022 Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting! Their project, “The Secret IRS Files,” exposes how the wealthiest Americans avoid paying income tax.
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So excited to announce that
@ABC
congressional correspondent &
@USC
alumna
@rachelvscott
will be our 2022
#ascj
commencement speaker! ❤️🎓💛
#USCGrad
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RT
@USC
: .
@USCAnnenberg
commencement speaker
@jorgeramosnews
isn't just one of the
#TIME100
— he's on the cover...
http://t.co/0M95lZ3UEl
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Founder of I Need Diverse Games & Senior Annenberg Civics Media Fellow Tanya DePass
@cypheroftyr
was interviewed by
@Forbes
for her advocacy in gaming. She was also named as one of the Gamers of the Year 2020 by
@Kotaku
& invited to the
@Xbox
MVP in 2021.
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Maverick Carter
@USCAnnenberg
commencement speaker: “LeBron James decided very early on he was going to be ‘More Than an Athlete.’ The rules would not apply to him... I‘m here to challenge all of you to think about what it takes to be MORE THAN?” ––
@mavcarter
#USCGrad
#ASCJ
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Thrilled to announce that
@PulitzerPrizes
-winning journalist
@SchoofsFeed
from
@BuzzFeedNews
is joining
#ascj
to prepare the
#nextgeneration
of investigative reporters
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Congrats to
#ascj
alumna
@BermudezWrites
at
@latimes
, who will receive
@NAHJ
’s Sí Se Puede Award!
#MoreLatinosInNews
#NAHJ20
#NABJNAHJ2020
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Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
is
#ASCJQuoted
discussing
@Starbucks
' free college plan on
@FoxBusiness
:
http://t.co/NwHe2iRnea
http://t.co/bWJro5USfB
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.
@USC
’s 1st K-Pop Festa featured a concert by Korean mega-star Kim Sejeong and chart-topping boy group Kingdom
@KINGDOM_GFent
; a dance contest & forum on K-pop's global reach w/ faculty, students & the SVP and Head of
@SMTOWN_USA
. 🇰🇷
@KCC_LA
@USCeasc
More:
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Congratulations to
@ascjalumni
Mark Brown (
@abc7marc
) who is set to receive the
@LAPressClub
's Lifetime Achievement Award at the 63rd Annual SoCal Journalism Awards on 10/16! Marc is the co-anchor for
@ABC7
at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.
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Is
@JordanSpieth
sports' new superstar? Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
#ASCJquoted
on
@accesshollywood
:
http://t.co/7JSRLugt93
http://t.co/cWpzTSsiX3
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Congrats to
@USCAnnenberg
alumnus
@MattHjourno
and
@latimes
team on winning the
@PulitzerPrizes
in Investigative Reporting.
#Pulitzer
Congratulations to Matt Hamilton [
@MattHjourno
], Harriet Ryan [
@latimesharriet
] and Paul Pringle [
@PringleLATimes
] of
@latimes
.
#Pulitzer
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The Annenberg Cross-Cultural Student Association,
@USCVandV
and
#ASCJ
host entrepreneur and K-pop sensation
@ericnamofficial
and his brother,
@briannam10
, CEO of
@mindset_dive
!
They will speak about redefining the social representation of mental health.
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Associate Professor
@safiyanoble
interviewed on
@iamsambee
@FullFrontalSamB
about algorithmic bias & predictive policing. Along with
@thesheertruth
, they discuss "Afrofuturism" & reimagine a future where black & marginalized communities are at the center.
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Reminder: This Thursday, Feb. 21 | 4PM-6PM Journalists
@jemelehill
and
@LZGranderson
will discuss their careers, including the intersection of
#sports
and
#politics
with
#ascj
professor
@mikiturner
. More info here:
@AnnenbergSports
@TheAtlantic
@latimes
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Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
was
#ASCJquoted
by
@IBTimes
about the premiere episode of "The People v. O.J. Simpson."
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#OnThisDay
50 years ago, the Annenberg School was established at
@USC
. We honor our founder, Ambassador Walter Annenberg, & celebrate his enduring charge to use communication & journalism to understand the profound changes of our time.
@Annenberg_FDN
🎥 ➡️
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We could not be more proud and excited to spread the news that our
@Willow_Bay
will be the new dean of USC Annenberg!
#ascj
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Congratulations to
#ascj
alumna
@rachelvscott
('15) who has been promoted to an
@ABC
News reporter and producer covering the White House. 👏 👏 👏
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Former FBI director
@Comey
was on campus today visiting
@USCAnnenberg
students in the
#mediacenter
and then spoke to
@marcambinder
&
@joshscampbell
National Security and Reporting class. He told students the values that he holds fast are “those shared by the majority of others."
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“Americans are tired of being told they’re obsessed with the royals,"
@JeetendrSehdev
is
#ASCJquoted
@thesundaytimes
:
http://t.co/KLFvugNW8i
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Thrilled that media innovator & entrepreneur
@mavcarter
will be our 2019
#ascj
commencement speaker. With
@SpringHillEnt
&
@uninterrupted
,
@mavcarter
&
@KingJames
are pioneers in incubating, developing & producing content that empowers & inspires.
#USCGrad
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BREAKING NEWS: Dean
@Willow_Bay
&
@GayleKing
announce
@ViacomCBS
HBCU Diversity in Journalism Scholarship to advance a robust pipeline for Black journalists to enter & lead in newsrooms. Will support tuition costs for HBCU grads to enroll in
#ascj
journalism master’s programs!
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The latest study from Professor Stacy L. Smith and
@Inclusionists
shows Hollywood movies perpetuate a lack of inclusive representation from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, the LGBTQ community, & those w/disabilities. Detailed findings here:
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The
@nytimes
, in an
@AP
story,
#ASCJquoted
prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
about how Tom Cruise's celebrity power is fading:
http://t.co/mN5F3mqdfM
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USC Annenberg students, faculty, staff and alumni are actively, openly and compassionately sharing our voices on issues of race and social justice. Read these powerful essays by 12 of our students and recent alumni.
@AnnenbergMedia
#ASCJ
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Recent journalism alum
@Tomas_Mier
’s story made front page of the
@latimes
.
USC must 'reckon with its history of white supremacy' in its namesake sites, some say
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium march & the LA County Sheriff’s killing of
@LATimes
journalist Ruben Salazar. In this 8/26
#ASCJConvo
,
@JDKun
@BermudezWrites
@GustavoArellano
@lauracastaneda
& Félix Gutiérrez explore the legacy of these historic events.
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Leading expert on the social implications of artificial intelligence
@katecrawford
joins the
#ascj
faculty this month. Learn more about her critical research on the role of justice & power in socio-technical systems. ➡️
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Congratulations to
#ASCJ
alumna
@albamonica
for being named White House Correspondent for
@NBCNews
!
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Today, our Class of 2025 will be offered admission to USC. Congrats and welcome to the newest members of our Trojan Family! Share your news with us using
#IGotintoUSC
and
#ASCJ
✌️
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.
@DrAlliRich
wrote a piece for
@TheAtlantic
on Amber N. Ford's “Mistaken Identity” photography series, which documents objects that had been held by Black people when they the targets of police violence.
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Prof
@JeetendrSehdev
spoke about
#fame
at
#TIFINLA
, w/ hundreds of
#Periscope
viewers, it was the most watched panel!
http://t.co/kj87lpRs7o
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Comm major
@JoyOfodu
spoke at digital marketing panel
#SBF17
. Quote: “In 2018 the biggest opportunity for brands will be to engage w/consumer communities and visiting people where they are.” Upon graduation, Joy joins
@instagram
as first Teen Trends Producer.
#ascj
#digitalla
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Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
was
#ASCJquoted
by
@USATODAY
about Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's film project “By The Sea.”
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The first-ever report is a result of a collaboration between
@nancywyuen
, Stacy L. Smith &
@Inclusionists
. It reveals how popular films perpetuate erasure & stereotyping of the
#AAPI
community – which can lead to discrimination and psychological harm.
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Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
#ASCJquoted
by
@Forbes
on how Aaron Hernandez's conviction could eventually hurt NFL's brand:
http://t.co/84dGYgVlX4
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Congratulations to the more than 40 students, faculty & alumni who won big at the
@LAPressClub
Awards on Oct. 16! Special shout-out to alumnus Marc Brown (
@abc7marc
), who was honored with the Joseph M. Quinn Award for Lifetime Achievement.
@AnnenbergMedia
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.
@businessinsider
#ASCJquoted
prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
about Victoria's Secret failing to evolve w/ views of femininity:
http://t.co/yViQ1yxxSt
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Study on "what is sexy" by prof
@JeetendrSehdev
was
#ASCJQuoted
@glamourmag
. Spoiler: there may be hope for humanity.
http://t.co/sNvrkgF7fS
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Excited to host
@BrettGray
star of
@netflix
@OnMyBlock
as featured speaker at the ”I Too Am" Media Festival for local high school students. Gray spoke about his journey as an actor & the importance of mental health. Support thanks to
@Cal_Humanities
.
@critmedpro
#ASCJ
@aptrope
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To reimagine how communication can be used to address some of the world’s biggest challenges, USC Annenberg &
@AnnenbergPenn
are jointly launching the Annenberg Center for Collaborative Communication.
@sbanetweiser
will serve as inaugural director.
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"They're partnering hefty causes with anyone with a No. 1 single," prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
#ASCJquoted
by
@USATODAY
:
http://t.co/Z65knCvqDj
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“The most important thing as a communication student is I refused to limit myself,” said USC Annenberg Trustee Scholar
@JoyOfodu
, Communication '18. Watch the full video of Ofodu here, as you learn about how her internship turned into a full-time job.
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Want to work in Hollywood? Only straight, white men need apply. New research from prof. Stacy Smith
@MDSCInitiative
:
http://t.co/eveyZcKjWN
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"Bias already exists in search engine results, and it’s only going to get worse" via
@techreview
featuring
@safiyanoble
and her latest book, Algorithms of Oppression. Read full interview here:
#ASCJ
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Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
#ASCJquoted
by
@adage
about why female YouTube stars carry more clout than mainstream celebs
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Congratulations to the
@Reuters
team for winning the 2023 Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting. Their 4-part series, “Nightmare in Nigeria,” shows horrific secrets behind the Nigerian military's campaign to crush the nation's Islamist insurgency.
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Mike Baker and Justin Mayo of the Seattle Times have won the prestigious 2018 Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting for their series “Quantity of Care.” Read the full story here:
#ASCJ
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Breaking news: Special guest
@CBSMornings
Executive Producer and
#ascj
alumna
@Shawna
Thomas will join us to introduce keynote speaker
@rachelvscott
and to share an exciting announcement on behalf of
@CBSNews
&
@paramountco
at our 2022 commencement ceremony.
#USCGrad
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Dean
@Willow_Bay
has appointed accomplished educator & leader
@gstables
as director of the journalism school & award-winning editor & digital news innovator
@cbellantoni
as director of the Julie Chen/Leslie Moonves & CBS Media Center.
#ascj
#fighton
✌️
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#ASCJquoted
RT
@JeetendrSehdev
: Check out my latest interview with
@businessinsider
on the
#NewBalance
brand!
http://t.co/cY3tnm9iJ6
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An article in
@businessinsider
about Oprah Winfrey investing in Weight Watchers
#ASCJquoted
prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
:
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The
#2018
USC Annenberg Commencement is about to begin…
#fighton
✌️We are so excited to hear from our keynote speaker
@Oprah
and to see each and every one of our soon-to-be
@ascjalumni
walk across the stage!
#USCGrad
🎓✨
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“Can you imagine a time when communication, journalism, PR, and public diplomacy were more relevant? Or more exciting? More dynamic? More necessary? So this is most certainly the right TIME to be pursuing a degree here.” -
@Willow_Bay
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Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
was
#ASCJquoted
by
@businessinsider
about consumers looking for brands they can relate to:
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.
@USCAnnenberg
graduate Ethan Ward shares his story of how he went from acting to homelessness to his recent graduation from
@USC
with two degrees: A bachelor's in journalism and a master's in public diplomacy!
WATCH: Ethan Ward shares the inspiring journey of how he overcame homelessness to graduating with two degrees from USC. -
@NBCNewsNow
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#fighton
✌️
Sitting with
@Oprah
(
@USCAnnenberg
graduation) who inspired me to become a journalist and my former student
@DrAlliRich
who I helped inspire to become a journalist. Full circle moment.
#ASCJ
#journalism
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Congratulations to
#ASCJ
Professor
@mikiturner
who will be presented the Behind the Lens award for career achievement in journalism, photojournalism and academic & professional mentoring by the Black Women Film Network Summit! Register for the 3/6 summit:
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Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
was
#ASCJquoted
by
@wired
about YouTube's new subscription model and the brand's appeal:
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Congratulations to
#ASCJ
journalism major
@MayaTribbitt
'21 on being awarded the
@NABJ
Paul Brock Founders Scholarship. ✌️
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Congrats to Samantha Strong
@iamsamstrong
(B.A.,
#publicrelations
, '19)! She'll be working in New York full-time as brand partnerships specialist for
@uninterrupted
— the company co-founded by
#ascj
's commencement speaker
@mavcarter
. 📸 Emily Mota
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Powerful op-ed in the
@latimes
from
@ReporterDawn
(MA, journalism, '13) about her experience reporting on both the fires and the mass shootings in the Thousand Oaks neighborhood where she lives.
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Front page
@latimes
print: Newest report by
#DrStacyLSmith
and
@Inclusionists
- the most comprehensive and intersectional data, to date, on inclusion in Hollywood.
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.
@TheNormanLear
asks 27 of our students, across all of our disciplines, three questions: What they look forward to when they wake up in the morning; a piece they've read that benefited them, and whether they have ever cried with joy.
#ASCJ
#USCGrad
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Michael Parks, esteemed former director of the School of Journalism & former editor of the
@latimes
, died on Jan. 8. The Pulitzer Prize winner devoted the last two decades of his life to training, mentoring & inspiring the next generation of journalists.
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Is Victoria's Secret in danger of losing its relevance? Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
#ASCJquoted
by
@businessinsider
:
http://t.co/EmVoZOqEVY
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17
14
Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and creator of
#The1619Project
on
@hulu
,
@nhannahjones
, spoke at
@USC
on 2/21 as the inaugural honoree of the
@USCBassLab
Media Trailblazer Award. She packed out the auditorium! The lab is founded by
#ASCJ
Journalism Professor
@DrAlliRich
.
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Television pioneer
@TheNormanLear
received the Carol Burnett Award at the
#GoldenGlobes2021
. Congratulations from your
@USCAnnenberg
family!
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USC Annenberg students,
@ascjalumni
and adjunct professors earned more than 40 honors, including 18 first-place nods, at the 62nd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards, held by the Los Angeles Press Club.
@AnnenbergMedia
@Ampersand_LA
@TheJOVRNALISM
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.
@ElizabethBanks
was interviewed by DrStacyLSmith, founder of
@inclusionists
, and discussed her journey in entertainment and the need for inclusivity in storytelling. "I don't think real systemic change is on the horizon until women hold positions of power," she said.
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.
@Willow_Bay
: "You are graduating at an unprecedented moment in history.... The fields you have chosen — communication, PR, public diplomacy, & journalism — always vitally important — have never been more so."
#ascj
#USCGrad
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Big news today re: Professor Stacy L. Smith's research initiative. Alongside industry partners and a heavy-hitter advisory board, we're launching the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative,
@Inclusionists
. Focusing on TV, film and music to drive change. More here:
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Prof.
@JeetendrSehdev
was
#ASCJquoted
@businessinsider
about Victoria Secret's photo editing and consumer distrust:
http://t.co/unFuq4t2Hg
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Congrats to GRoW @ Annenberg Scholar Toni Hall! Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, an
@Annenberg_FDN
VP, partnered w/
#ASCJ
to cover grad study costs for Black journalists thru a multi-year scholarship that seeks to advance diverse representation in newsrooms.
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Reporting live from the White House. Congratulations
@rachelvscott
!
@USCAnnenberg
alum fills in for the first time for
@GMA
#ascj
@ascjalumni
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So excited to announce that sports icon and equality champion
@BillieJeanKing
will be our 2024
#ascj
commencement speaker!
#USCGrad
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.
@Inclusionists
& Dr. Stacy L. Smith are credited with advising
@VancityReynolds
on setting up the Group Effort Initiative, a self-financed diversity & inclusion program aimed at giving people of color a chance to work and learn on the actor's productions.
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Award-winning sports journalist, culture critic, & creator and host of the Spotify podcast “Jemele Hill is Unbothered,"
@jemelehill
will join
#ASCJ
's
@Willow_Bay
for the launch of "The World of Podcasting," the first in a 3-part series w/
@Spotify
.
2
15
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Celebrate
#BHM
with the
@USCBassLab
Media Trailblazer Speaker Series at USC, featuring Nikole Hannah-Jones
@nhannahjones
,
@nytimes
writer & Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project, which illuminates the legacy of slavery in the United States.
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#ASCJ
is excited to announce the launch of The Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab —
@USC
’s first media studies lab dedicated to amplifying Black media makers, activists and social changemakers. The Founding director is USC Annenberg’s
@DrAlliRich
.
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USC Annenberg commencement speaker
@mavcarter
reminded students that with their degree they will have the freedom to pursue their passions. "Bet on yourself," he said. "Be 'more than.''" Check out his full speech:
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