The death of Freddie Gray and the fallout that followed continues to be a hot topic around Charm City. November 13, 2016, several members of the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists chimed in on the media pros and cons associated with news coverage during the Maryland Communication Association 31st Annual Conference at Bowie State University’s MLK Center for Communication Arts. The panel: “Covering Conflict: Journalists Discuss The Implications and Impact of Their Coverage of Baltimore Spring 2015” focused on news coverage before, during and after the death of Freddie Gray.
The following journalists participated on the panel:
Roberto Alejandro, The Afro-American Newspapers (Baltimore), @ra_afronews
Ericka Blount Danois, The Root, @erickablount
Terrence Nelson, TVOne: NewsOne Now, @TM_Nelson
Shari’ Nycole Welton, TVOne: NewsOne Now, @Shari_Nycole
Desire “Luv” Peace, Morgan State University
MODERATOR: Nicki Mayo, Associated Press Radio, TVOne: NewsOne Now, WNAV Radio
(Annapolis), and President, Baltimore Association of Black Journalists
@NickiMayoNews
For more information on the Maryland Communication Association, check out the website for updates: www.marylandcomm.org and/or email 1st Vice President Dr. Jayne Cubbage at jcubbage@bowiestate.edu .
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