By Ariel Worthy As a journalist have you ever wondered what questions should be asked? Late last year during a community dinner organized by the University of Alabama I shared a table with AL.com reporter Ben Flanagan and musician Jake Gordin. The purpose of this dinner was to discuss ways to revitalize downtown Tuscaloosa. But… Continue reading How to Interview Musicians
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Five Lessons Women Writers Can Learn From Beyonce
By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Magazine Founding Editor A few days ago Beyonce turned the world of music, the land of social media and the lives of her fans upside down when she released a surprise album. As a die-hard Bey fan myself, I spent Friday caught between disbelief and elation and couldn’t wait… Continue reading Five Lessons Women Writers Can Learn From Beyonce
WBHM news director Rachel Osier Lindley shares her vision for public radio in Birmingham
By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Magazine Founding Editor “Birmingham is a bright and energetic community full of stories worth telling,” says Rachel Osier Lindley, and as the news director for Birmingham’s NPR news station WBHM 90.3 FM Lindley is determined to help share those stories. “I want to work with my colleagues… Continue reading WBHM news director Rachel Osier Lindley shares her vision for public radio in Birmingham
Advice for young reporters from Leonard Pitts of Miami Herald
By Ariel Worthy As a student journalist at the University of Alabama, whenever I hear an accomplished journalist speak to an audience, the same question burns in my mind each time: What do I have to do to get to your success? Leonard Pitts Jr., a Pulitzer Prize winning writer with Miami Herald, recently spoke… Continue reading Advice for young reporters from Leonard Pitts of Miami Herald
Lessons Learned from the UA Greek System Segregation Story
By Ariel Worthy I must admit that when I decided to attend University of Alabama’s (insert the name of the panel discussion) I wasn’t too sure what to expect. I was hoping the discussion wouldn’t turn into a debate about whose race is right and whose is wrong. The University of Alabama was caught with… Continue reading Lessons Learned from the UA Greek System Segregation Story
Advice to My Younger Self
Last week I had the opportunity to return to my alma mater, the University of Alabama, and give a talk to students in the communications department. This event was hosted by the Capstone Association of of Black Journalists (CABJ), UA’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). I was honored to speak at… Continue reading Advice to My Younger Self