Since we're talking about race & lack of diversity in newsrooms, some thoughts for white editors & colleagues. Journalists of color have been fighting this battle for decades. It's time you stepped up. Here are some questions to ask yourself & things you can do: 1/ Editors: Examine who you hire & how. Do you cast a wide net or turn to a friend network before even posting a job? Do you hire inexperienced white candidates on potential & expect JOC to already be superstars? If so, reach out to @nahj @nabj @aaja @naja. Post ALL openings. 2/

I spent a few hours Sunday at a quinceañera expo in Houston for an upcoming column.This may seem to have nothing to do with #elpaso but bear with me. It was, of course, extravagant with a rainbow of intricately beaded dresses with cascading ruffles and impossibly big skirts.