🎙️ Episode 8 Show Notes

Episode Title: Black Journalism in a Time of Erasure: A Conversation with NABJ President, Errin Haines

In this timely and urgent conversation, we sit down with Errin Haines, President of the National Association of Black Journalists, to explore the evolving landscape of Black media, truth-telling, and democracy.

As media consolidation, job cuts, and anti-DEI efforts reshape the industry, where do we go to find trusted voices? And what does it mean to protect truth in an era of misinformation?

This episode unpacks the challenges—and opportunities—facing Black journalists today, voting during this critical election, and why supporting Black media is more critical than ever.

🎧 In This Episode, We Explore:

• The shifting landscape of Black journalism and media representation
• How media consolidation and job cuts impact access to trusted voices
• The rise of misinformation—and how it disproportionately targets Black communities
• Where to find credible Black journalists today (YouTube, Substack, independent platforms)
• The role of Black journalists in protecting democracy and informing voters
• Why supporting Black media is essential for future generations

🗳️ Why This Conversation Matters

From public health crises to elections, access to accurate information is power. This episode highlights how misinformation can have real consequences—and why intentional engagement with trusted sources is key to community empowerment.

📣 Resources / Links

Connect with Errin Haines
https://19thnews.org/author/errin-haines/
https://www.instagram.com/emarvelous/

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Learn more about the National Association of Black Journalists and support their mission:
👉 NABJ.org

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🎬 About the Series

Our Truth, Our History, Our Story (Our THS) explores the people, ideas, and cultural forces shaping Black history and storytelling today.

👥 Production Credits

Host: Rita Coburn
Guest: Errin Haines
Executive Producer: Andrew T. Carr
Producers: Christine Coburn Whack, H. Lee Whack

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