What Happens to News When Journalists and Historians Join Forces - Nieman Reports

Here's some proof that historically-informed journalism can provide crucial context to daily reporting.

A civil rights demonstrator participates in the Selma to Mongtomery, Alabama march, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1965. In the 1619 project, The New York Times examined how slavery’s legacy continues to permeate contemporary America Bruce Davidson/Magnum Photos Features What Happens to News When Journalists and Historians Join Forces Historically-informed journalism provides crucial context to reporting By Ricki Morell A civil rights demonstrator participates in the Selma to Mongtomery, Alabama march, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1965. In the 1619 project, The New York Times examine

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