ANALYZING MEDIA NARRATIVES: RACE AND THE OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

This study explores the intricate interplay of race, news media, and U.S. elections, with a particular focus on the 2008 election of Barack Obama. Traditionally, scholars have operated under two fundamental assumptions regarding the relationship between race and U.S. elections. Firstly, it has been widely observed that non-White political candidates often receive more negative and

Authors: Maria van den Berg , John A. Smith
Pages: 1-22
AMPLIFYING VOICES IN DISASTER RECOVERY: THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

This study explores the vital role of voice and communication technologies in humanitarian action and disaster recovery efforts. The conventional criticism of humanitarian aid being one-way and asymmetric has spurred a growing recognition of the importance of facilitating two-way communication between aid providers and affected communities. This approach not only empowers affected

Authors: Emma Harrison , James Mitchell
Pages: 44-61
INNOVATIVE NARRATIVES: RAP NEWS AS A TOOL IN PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

In the contemporary era of global communication, the landscape of public diplomacy is evolving rapidly. Traditional actors, such as governments and international broadcasters, are adapting to the digital age by utilizing new media platforms to disseminate information and reach international audiences. Concurrently, non-state actors, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and even

Authors: Sarah Reynolds , Michael Anderson
Pages: 23-43