Thread by @IndigenousX

In the Black media landscape - there is something beautiful about seeing our journos flourish. They are on the precipice of some of the most jarring and emotionally charged news - reporting on our stories is heavy and they carry it so well.

Sometimes this comes down to the environment they are in. Reporting our stories is heavy enough, but to do that in media outlets that don’t understand us or our stories and try to mould a Black journo in a culturally unsafe way is so harmful.

I have seen so many incredibly passionate and talented Black journos lose their love for their craft because of the environment they were in - their employer. Mainstream Media outlets need to be accountable for being hostile workplaces for our mob.

What I do want to say is that I have also seen examples that reinforce the wellness that comes from cultural safety. This comes across in the work that the journos do when they feel supported and connected.

An example of this is the incredible work produced by @dannyteejay while working at @koorimailnews - he has profiled and paid homage to women on the frontline. These are just some of his pieces where we see a Black journo thriving.

It is also incredibly powerful to see the difference in how mainstream media portrays Black women to how Black media portrays them.
Look at the headline from the Australian, seeking to undermine her, whereas the piece in the @koorimailnews celebrates her.

The power of Black media is that not only does it tell our stories through the culturally informed lens, it also does not shy away from difficult yarns. Those yarns however, do so without the need to vilify as MSM does. This piece is powerful!

indigenousx.com.au/we-cant-disman…

The analysis our mob provide in so many ways that support accessibility is so inspiring. The Mission Program by @MrDTJames is an excellent example of this and his yarn with @SueAnneHunter2 is so timely - give it a listen:

rrr.org.au/on-demand/segm…

This episode on justice where he yarns with @NeritaWaight is also incredibly important to listen to:

rrr.org.au/explore/progra…

While I am at it - you should support this work by donating if you can:

rrr.org.au/donate

One thing I particularly love about @IndigenousXLtd as a point of difference is the community lead story telling and reporting. We have the unique benefit of supporting community in getting their own message out.

At the outset of the pandemic here in Australia, we published this from Yolŋu mob who demonstrated the community care model:

indigenousx.com.au/caring-for-yol…

Another example of the cultural lens was the calls from justice mob to release prisoners who were most vulnerable during the pandemic. This also was in the midst of pivotal discussion about decarceration.
indigenousx.com.au/covid-urgency-…

To the non-Indigenous followers and supporters - What is something you have read, written by a Black journalist, that has stayed with you? What have you learnt? How are you using that impact?

This is a piece everyone should read, so there is understanding of the toll, the cost of passion and sacrifice. So that Indigenous journalists are given the respect they deserve.

amp.abc.net.au/article/123904…