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Few Minorities Report on the White House

Diversity in Washington journalism remains uneven

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 12, 2009 12:07 PM CST

(Newser) – Although America is nearing the inauguration of its first black president, the press corps that will be covering him remains largely white, the Washington Post reports. Cable news has delivered a few minority reporters, like CNN’s Suzanne Malveaux and Wendell Goler from Fox News.... Read full story »

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