Public Editor: What do braids, cornrows and Bantu knots have to do with the news?

The public editor discusses how hairstyles like braids and cornrows influence viewer perceptions and representation within newsrooms.
Why TV viewers’ perceptions matter and what they mean to representation in newsrooms
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