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I look forward to hearing more about Professor Junne's presentation, with one question: the journalists making the point of common values often immediately loose credibility…"
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George Weiss commented on Steven L. Youngblood's blog post Religious labels, stereotypes challenge Central Asian journalists
Neba Mbonifor commented on Steven L. Youngblood's blog post Religious labels, stereotypes challenge Central Asian journalists"Leaders do not necessarily use religious labels to divide populations and inflame passions, rather populations become religious tools employed by politicians to reach their ends. This is same for other elements of identity, race and…"
Steven L. Youngblood posted a blog postIn Lebanon, searching for peace and "the enemy"
(Beirut, Lebanon)--For most Americans, discussions about peace and war are, thankfully, abstract. Sadly, that’s not the case here in Lebanon, where talk of war, of “the enemy”, and of the prospects for peace is never far from the surface. As we discussed peace in a general way during the first day of my first peace journalism seminar here in Beirut, the attendees began talking about the…See More
fanny tittel liked Steven L. Youngblood's blog post Religious labels, stereotypes challenge Central Asian journalistsSteven L. Youngblood posted a blog postReligious labels, stereotypes challenge Central Asian journalists
(Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan)--How are religious labels used by leaders (and media) to divide populations and inflame passions? What role do stereotypes have in laying a foundation for hate speech?These were two key questions discussed during the last day of “Generation Peace: New Media Technology for Central Asia,” a conference I’m teaching at this week at Issyk Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan. The…See More
Steven L. Youngblood posted a blog postBusy summer commences in Kyrgyzstan
Now that finals are almost over at Park University, things are really going to start to get busy.Beginning the week of May 12, I'll be headed out to spread the peace journalism gospel. The first initiative will be workshop presentations at the Fulbright Association's conference titled, "…See More
Steven L. Youngblood posted a blog postPJ ethics take center stage at Cal State-San Marcos
If peace journalism means not inflaming passions, then why do peace journalists tell emotional stories? Aren't peace journalists biased?These tough questions were posed by attendees at my keynote address last night at California State University-San Marcos. It was gratifying to see about 130 people in the audience for my presentation, "The Ethics of Peace Journalism: Serving a Higher Calling."…See More
Vanessa Bassil liked Steven L. Youngblood's blog post Should peace journalists give voice to racists?Steven L. Youngblood posted a blog postShould peace journalists give voice to racists?
By Steven Youngblood, Director, Center for Global Peace Journalism, Park UniversityIt’s not easy being a peace journalist who, on the one hand, wants to avoid inflammatory comments but, on the other hand, sees the need to expose those who would spread hate and divisiveness.This very situation arose yesterday when I learned on Facebook of a flyer (pictured) that was distributed to the home of a colleague of mine here in Kansas City.…See More
Steven L. Youngblood posted a blog postApril edition of "The Peace Journalist" magazine is published
The April edition of The Peace Journalist magazine, published by the Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University, has arrived.For a free .pdf download , click here.The April 2013 edition features a piece by peace journalist Professor Jake…See More
Steven L. Youngblood posted a blog postKenya's peace journalists come under fire
Kenyan media generally practiced peace journalism in the aftermath of the March elections this year, according to observers as well as a small study conducted by peace journalism students at Park University. Yet interestingly, Kenyan media have come under fire for utilizing this style of reporting.The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) wrote, “Some critics have condemned the media for not following up on claims made by politicians that the poll was rigged. For example, parliamentary…See More
Steven L. Youngblood posted a blog postDid U.S. media fail on Iraq? The view 10 years later.
The 10-year anniversary of the Iraq war has led to some interesting soul-searching among American journalists and journalism organizations.Two of the most insightful pieces were published by CNN and the Washington Post. In the CNN piece ("Duped in Iraq war, has press learned?"), Paul Waldman gives an…See More
Steven L. Youngblood posted a blog postState Dept media/terrorism project wraps up in Kampala
A 15-month Peace Media and Counterterrorism project is coming to a close today and tomorrow in Kampala, Uganda.The project, which is funded with a $150,000 U.S. State Department grant, has brought together media and security/government officials in 12 seminars around Uganda. The goal is for media and government/security officials…See More
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- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- Steven Youngblood, Associate Professor of Communications at Park University in Parkville, Missouri USA, has a long, successful track record in international education and peace journalism in particular. He is a two-time J. William Fulbright Scholar (Moldova 2001, Azerbaijan 2007). Youngblood has lectured in 12 countries for the US State Department, UNICEF, and People to People International. He has taught Peace Journalism in the Republic of Georgia, Azerbaijan, Jordan, and Uganda. Youngblood just completed directing and teaching a comprehensive Peace Journalism project (with $270 000 in USAID and State Dept. grants) in Uganda from July 2010 to April 2011.
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- I have taught in Moldova, Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, Uganda, Romania, Turkey, Jordan
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- Uganda/USA
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Assoc. Professor, Park University USA; Director, Peace Journalism Project, Uganda
- How many years professional experience do you have ?
- 15+
- What is your personal or organizational website?
- http://captain.park.edu/syoungblood/peace.htm
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
- Media, Nonviolence, Peacebuilding, Violence Prevention
- Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
- Communication, Curriculum Development, Program Design, Program Implemenation
- What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
- Peace Journalism
Conflict Sensitive Journalism
Media and Terrorism (pending grant application)
- If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications
- See:
http://captain.park.edu/syoungblood/peace.htm
http://stevenyoungblood.blogspot.com
Twitter @PeaceJourn
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In Lebanon, searching for peace and "the enemy"
Posted on May 23, 2013 at 2:18am 0 Comments 0 Likes
(Beirut, Lebanon)--For most Americans, discussions about peace and war are, thankfully, abstract. Sadly, that’s not the case here in Lebanon, where talk of war, of “the enemy”, and of the prospects for peace is never far from the surface.…
Continue Religious labels, stereotypes challenge Central Asian journalists
Posted on May 20, 2013 at 1:00am 2 Comments 1 Like
(Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan)--How are religious labels used by leaders (and media) to divide populations and inflame passions? What role do stereotypes have in laying a foundation for hate speech?
These were two key questions discussed during the last day of “Generation…
Continue Busy summer commences in Kyrgyzstan
Posted on May 8, 2013 at 4:32pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Now that finals are almost over at Park University, things are really going to start to get busy.
Beginning the week of May 12, I'll be headed out to spread the peace journalism gospel. The first initiative will be workshop presentations at the Fulbright Association's… PJ ethics take center stage at Cal State-San Marcos
Posted on April 24, 2013 at 12:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
If peace journalism means not inflaming passions, then why do peace journalists tell emotional stories? Aren't peace journalists biased?
These tough questions were posed by attendees at my keynote address last night at California State University-San Marcos. It was gratifying to see about 130 people in the audience for my presentation, "The Ethics of Peace Journalism: Serving a Higher Calling."…
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 3:25pm on April 23, 2012,
Meera Patel said… Believe this would be of interest to you: www.beatingthebomb.com
Feel free to review/include it in 'The Peace Journalist'.
A historical documentary charting ‘The Bomb’ from 1941 to present day, framing the nuclear weapons issue within the wider context of global justice. It is about war, foreign policy, vested interests, nuclear weapons and the fight against them.
Made as a non commercial project to increase awareness on issues (un)der reported by the mainstream media – it’s available as a FREE RESOURCE for educational and campaigning purposes.
We put it on Youtube less than 3 months ago and it has already received nearly 20,000 hits.
- At 11:04am on April 18, 2011,
shyam tosawad said… - Dear friend
"Vasudev kutukbkam" entire world is a family.This is the teaching of our indian culture and tradition.This is a wonderful site to to know our inner self and each other and can make a world a family.
We created countries, boundaries,religions,cast,race for any reason.But this the time to realize that we are one and naturally interconnected with each other which we can just realize by watching inhale and exhale of our breaths. The source is same without any discrimination of religion and boundaries, equally for all living life of universe .When we understand this simple thing then we must understand how our and other's life is equally important, valuable and respectable .
We should follow the nature's rule,God has given us a human life not for destruction but to look after the wellbeing of all living life so that peace and harmony can establish in this planet.
I shall be happy if we could be a friend with harmonious relationship.
shyam
- At 10:22am on April 18, 2011,
Abdullah MANSOOR ﻋﺒﺪﺍﷲ ﻣﻨﺼﻮﺭ said… - Salamu Alaikum. Mr. Steven. I am peace and human rights activist from Pakistan. I believe that without justice there is no peace. HOw do you think this idea. Thanks Mansoor Pakistan
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