How can we decolonize the media and address problematic headlines to
improve storytelling? Let’s discuss editors’ roles in shaping news
narratives and representation by focusing on the example of Africa. How
can journalists emphasize ethical storytelling and diverse perspectives
in newsrooms? How can they adapt to global trends like the demand for
positive news and the influence of social media? What concrete steps,
tools, and networks are needed?
This session aims to share solutions that can lead to more inclusive and
representative coverage of Africa in the global media landscape.
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Africa No Filter is a narrative change organisation on a mission to
shift outdated perceptions of Africa by supporting the development of
stories that represent Africa beyond stereotypes. We believe that we can
shift harmful narratives about the continent by changing the underlying
stories that fuel them. We do this through research, grant-making,
community building and advocacy.