The Problem with "Diversity Hires" in Journalism

 When they argued, decades ago, that we have to put hiring freezes on our bright white reporters, who ask questions of authority and seek answers, the idea was that Black reporters would report on the underserved, undercoverd black communities they "represent".

Instead, most diversity hires cozy up to the WhiteLady (it's always white ladies) Hiring Managers, don't make any waves, and know about as much of the black community working people as this one here... writing about why Sorority Rush at 'bama is such a bad thing, and Must End! (not saying sorority rush is a good thing, just... really?  No other issues facing Black Women today are more newsworthy?  Oy.  Safe spaces, same-old-same-old silly coverage but from darker-skinned people now.  Can we be honest?  There is LESS representation of Black issues now, just a more Bennetton crew allegedly covering their communties.  The real news is still out there...)

TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM

In Alabama, White Tide Rushes On

Bama Rush is like royal watching through Mason-jar-tinted glasses.

2h agoBy TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM

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PS? She sounds like she would be in that environment in a minute, were she white. THere's something of a sad-wannabe, outsider-looking-in sorority attitude on display throughout this story that makes me sad for her. Most black women don't want to be white, but this story... read it and tell me if the tone is more wistful than not? Tip? Leave the kids alone. College is for kids learning. White Girls should not be "targets" anymore than Taylor Swift, but of course, nothing draws attention like happiness, love, and success. "Roll Tide".

I don't think for one minute the proud Black alum of their own sororities wish for integration, or have any ill-will or jealousy of the white girls doing their thing at University of Alabama.  They too busy doing it for themselves!  Take a lesson, Miss Tressie?

*She even got the John MacArthur "genius" grant, and this is what results... Just like Coates used the money to fund his... comic-book writing.  Poor philanthropists. They really thought pumping money into potential black leaders would be an investment in the black community, helping them address community issues.  "Take the money, and fun."  Can't critize professional b/Blacks for getting theirs...  Their children will benefit, at least. (see Sasha and Malia, for others who lift themselves up and out, and choose never to return to the black communities from whence they (allegedly) came...