Studying the intersection of journalism, interactive communications and public discourse
The Association of Opinion Journalists hosted a Minority Writers Seminar on Nov. 12-17, 2015 at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, FL. The diverse group of participants, myself included, hailed from all over the country and included freelance writers, full-time news reporters, editorial writers, academics and college students. I’m the one in blue in the …
My international TV debut! Thirty second quote on the Al Jazeera English program “Listening Post” about managing online comments. Al Jazeera producers asked me to contribute to the program after reading my March 4, 2014 Poynter story about commenting and talk radio. Post by UCONN Journalism.
Another column I wrote for The Hartford Courant 10 years ago. It’s me, at age 25, coming to terms with my place and my race in America. What Happens When You’re Asked To Choose Between Two Cultures By MARIE K. SHANAHAN; Courant Staff Writer Friday, March 28, 1997 | Column: Excerpts My older brother sometimes …
I found a bunch of my old clips buried deep in my closet recently. Some were columns I wrote for The Hartford Courant 10 years ago. It is illuminating for me to read and remember how I perceived myself and the world a decade ago. Much has changed. The Value Of Taking A Stand By …
I get headaches. Not that often, but when I do, they tend to be raging, nasty headaches that sometimes last from morning ’til night. They first started the year I graduated from college and began my career as a professional journalist. Now, while I do suspect that my job occassionally contributes to my headaches, most …
After signing up on Wikipedia today, I pondered what entry I would actually be qualified to correct. So I decided to start where I began. I looked up Enfield, Connecticut, the town where I grew up. I was surprised to find a fairly detailed listing, and most of the info seemed correct to me. I …
Ever since I got wireless internet access in my house 2+ years ago, I rarely watch TV anymore. I carry my laptop around my house, to do work, read the news, search for lots of useless information, shop online, play mp3s or watch DVDs. Being forced to sit stationary in front of the TV makes me feel like I’m in time-out. …