The failed media coverage of Trump by many white colleagues has partly been informed by the fact his racism & hate didn't personally affect their families or communities. The cost was borne by the rest of us. I guarantee you if he attacked whites the same way itd be different. 1/
Many journalists of color did their job but also gave context and were willing to call out Trump's racism and the racial anxiety because we felt it and experienced it. It affects us personally. So much is at stake, moreso now in 2020 as Trump becomes more extreme & emboldened. 2/
You all should demand more from the press. There is tangible cost to marginalized communities, the truth, democracy when people hold their punches to covet access, power, book sales and ratings. Hold them accountable. Make them do better and earn their privileged position.
Example: it's August 2020 and many still refuse to say "Trump lied" and "Trump is a racist." Also, "both sides" false equivalence still rules the day as Trump is OPENLY attacking our elections, voting, the USPS and encouraging foreign interference. What a mess.
