Since February is "Black History Month," I checked a few news websites (USA Today, CNN, Forbes) to see what they're covering. I found no headlines on the subject. Too late in the month or too early?
History and journalism are alike in this way, that they are written by human beings who have a lens through which they see the world. Their own views will inevitably get into their reporting. As Hugh Hewitt says, "There is no neutrality. There is only transparency."
Some writers try to be neutral as they report on various opinions, but even then neutrality can't be done. They must still choose a topic out of potentially thousands. They choose one, based on their worldview, to bring to your attention.
Did you know about any of the black achievers posted this week? Me neither. David Barton has an opinion on why we don't know much African American history. About twelve minutes in, he mentions a black judge who was elected in 1775 and served forty years. Surprising?
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