Category Archives: journalism

August 4, 2021

AEJMC 2021 Virtual Exhibit

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Welcome to the University of Illinois Press’s virtual exhibit for the 2021 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication annual meeting. We hope you’ll step inside our virtual booth and browse new books, journal articles, author interviews, and more. … Continue reading →

September 9, 2020

Q&A with Andrea Wenzel, Author of Community Centered Journalism

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Author, Andrea Wenzel, of Community Centered Journalism: Engaging People, Exploring Solutions, and Building Trust answers questions about her influences for writing, discoveries and myths she hopes to dispel for readers. Q: Why did you decide to write this book? I’ve … Continue reading →

August 6, 2020

AEJMC 2020 Virtual Exhibit

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Welcome to UIP’s 2020 AEJMC virtual exhibit! Now more than ever, we rely on journalism and mass communication to learn about what’s happening in the world on both a regional and international scale. Take a look at some of our … Continue reading →

March 23, 2020

Q&A with Amanda Frisken, author of Graphic News

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Amanda Frisken, author of Graphic News: How Sensational Images Transformed Nineteenth-Century Journalism answers questions about her inspiration for writing , sensational journalism, and what she hopes readers will take away from her book. Q: Why did you decide to write … Continue reading →

February 13, 2020

New and Essential Titles on the History of the Black Press

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In honor of Black History Month, we have put together a round up of some of our recent and forthcoming titles on the history of the Black press in the United States. This spring, we’re delighted to add E. James … Continue reading →

February 28, 2019

Journal of Civil and Human Rights Article Awarded 2019 Farrar Award in Media & Civil Rights History

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Journal of Civil and Human Rights Article Awarded 2019 Farrar Award in Media & Civil Rights History We are pleased to announce that the Journal of Civil and Human Rights article, “An Idea Before Its Time: Charles S. Johnson, Negro Columnist,” by … Continue reading →

November 29, 2017

Groundbreaking Titles on the Black Press

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As part of our Fall 2017 season, Illinois is publishing three groundbreaking books that interrogate the influence of the black press and the barons, editors, and journalists behind it. These individuals became active participants in the fight against white supremacy … Continue reading →

August 3, 2017

The Five Books You Need at AEJMC

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Headed to AEJMC next week? Here are five books to keep on your radar as you peruse the exhibit hall: 1. Interactive Journalism: Hackers, Data, and Code By Nikki Usher “In Interactive Journalism, Nikki Usher skillfully answers three questions rarely addressed at the … Continue reading →