Monthly Archives: April 2023

27 Apr 2023 WACC Europe considers agenda for the future to promote digital justice “AI, AI, AI!” — Is this how you feel about artificial intelligence? An online seminar on April 26 hosted by the WACC regional association in Europe offered rich perspectives for those struggling with the implications of digital transformation, for those seeking digital justice — and for… Read more »

27 Apr 2023 Global Media Monitoring Project tools can address gender blind spots in news industry Posted at 13:18h in Gender, News by Terri R. Miller A webinar on 25 April took a closer look at how to address two significant gender blind spots in the news industry: the lack of women of colour in leadership positions and persistent stereotyping… Read more »

17 Apr 2023 Speaking up against enforced public amnesia Posted at 00:00h in Comment by Saskia Rowley “History is not mute. However much they burn it, however much they break it, however much they lie about it, human history refuses to shut its mouth. Time past continues pulsating, alive, within time present, although time present doesn’t wish it or doesn’t… Read more »

If communication rights advocates want to use statements to drive social change, they need to be clear about their motivations and build coalitions that include grassroots voices, panelists concluded at the WACC event “From Words to Action: Statements on Communication for a Better Future” on 3 April. The virtual conversation circle brought in perspectives on how statements outlining ethics and… Read more »

03 Apr 2023 Artificial Intelligence and the Master’s House Posted at 00:00h in Comment by Saskia Rowley “For the master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house. They may allow us temporarily to beat him at his own game, but they will never enable us to bring about genuine change”– Audre Lorde Audre Lorde’s admonition that the tools of oppression… Read more »