Hour 1 SoundCloudImpossible Question Click here for the Impossible Question. Email from The Colorado Sun Diversifying journalism is something those of us in the industry have struggled with for some time.  When newsrooms are too homogenous, there is a risk of unintentional bias filtering into news coverage. Certain topics may not get covered, assigned or edited because the filter of the news desk may not match the lens of the community.  We need to change the way we have historically filled the journalism pipeline. Young journalists often get their start as college interns who each semester populate newsrooms and churn out stories, photos, video and social media posts. And while it’s improved over the years, most are not from BIPOC (Black/Indigenous/People of Color), AAPI (Asian American/Pacific Islander), or LGBTQ+ communities.  We’re doing something about it here at The Colorado Sun.  Last week in virtual classrooms, 15 students participated in our free Rise and Shine Journalism Workshop. The goal was to encourage young Coloradans from rising majority communities to pursue a career in journalism and media. Participants included middle school and high school students who have a variety of interests that can be applied to this industry. We think experiences like this will […]