In this lecture at the University of Oregon, journalist Erin Aubry Kaplan speaks to students about her career path. She touches on covering Black LA, the importance of diversifying news outlets, her move into opinion writing, and persevering when a story is intimidating to tell or you feel like you have run out of ideas.

Demystifying Media at the University of Oregon

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#64 Demystifying Media Guest Lecture: Making Sense of Chaos, with journalist Erin Aubry Kaplan

MAY 5, 202435 MIN
Demystifying Media at the University of Oregon

#64 Demystifying Media Guest Lecture: Making Sense of Chaos, with journalist Erin Aubry Kaplan

MAY 5, 202435 MIN

Description

About Our Guest:

Erin Aubry Kaplan is a journalist with nearly three decades of experience as an opinion columnist. Her  career spans various prestigious publications throughout the United States, notably the New York Times, Politico, and the Los Angeles Times, where she made history as the inaugural black opinion columnist. Kaplan's writing delves into an array of topics, with an emphasis on race-related issues, alongside broader discussions on culture, politics, and the arts. Her work has been featured and published in various anthologies. 

Find Erin Aubry Kaplan Online:
- Website
- Twitter

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