Under the White Gaze: Solving the Problem of Race and Representation in Canadian Journalism

A pointed look at how people of color are routinely missing, marginalized, or misrepresented in journalism, and an exploration of what can be done to make media more inclusive.

Canada’s multiculturalism stops where most newsrooms begin. Despite recent efforts to increase diversity, stories about people of color are often presented as cliches—from model minorities to keepers of exotic cultures—rather than individuals with complex stories.

For aspiring and seasoned journalists alike, and the ...