Gwen Ifill

Black Americans make up 40% of missing cases but face systemic media & police neglect. Learn how Ebony Alerts & advocates are fighting for visibility. Why Are Missing Black Americans Invisible to the Public? By Darius Spearman ( africanelements ) Support African Elements at patreon.com/africanelements and hear recent news in a single playlist. Additionally, you can gain early access to ad-free video content . The Unspoken Crisis of Disappearing Lives Every day, families across the United States face the terrifying reality of a missing loved one. However, the pain of this experience is not felt equally across all communities. For families of color, this trauma is frequently compounded by a devastating silence from law enforcement and the media ( shu.edu , now.org ). This systemic disregard is not a modern anomaly. In 2004, pioneering journalist Gwen Ifill coined the term "Missing White Woman Syndrome" ( american.edu ). She used this phrase to describe the media's obsession with a specific profile of missing persons ( american.edu ). Ifill noted that young, middle-class white women receive wall-to-wall coverage, while missing Black individuals are completely ignored under identical circumstances ( american.edu ). This historical neglect continues to shape modern reporting today. The lack of urgency from public officials further deepens this crisis. While high-profile cases of white victims receive immediate national attention, families of color must fight for basic police assistance ( theguardian.com ). This historical pattern demonstrates how some lives are consistently valued more than others in the public eye (<a href="https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQGtV8M13qE0Gn1JeR1yZql0rjSKJ54sEChceoCigK6eAjU-QWBdrpSMP54LSfg6JQ7x_mgyKdUmXPgn9IclnkV-5GjxBI2IdpZY_QKmiONBVhtlVn5DistScLG-ToDbDrjzcac

Charlene Hunter-Gault never felt she had to prove herself. She felt she had to be herself. In this episode of the Knowledge Gumbo Podcast, host Alicia Thomas reflects on that quiet but radical distinction and what it means for Black women who are constantly asked to justify their presence in rooms they have every right to occupy. Hunter-Gault made history in 1961 when she and Hamilton Holmes became the first Black students to desegregate the University of Georgia, a moment met with riots and violence. She went on to become a PBS NewsHour correspondent and bureau chief, a CNN bureau chief in South Africa during the transition from apartheid, and a Peabody Award-winning journalist with a career spanning more than five decades. She did not build that record by working in response to someone else's doubt. She built it from a foundation of knowing she belonged. This episode asks you to examine the difference between proving yourself and being yourself, and how your answer shapes what you will and will not accept from the rooms you walk into. Key Takeaways Proving yourself and being yourself can look identical on the surface, but they begin in entirely different places. When you operate from the position of having to prove yourself, you have already accepted someone else's premise that your presence requires justification. That starting point keeps Black women on the defensive, forever responding to someone else's doubt rather than moving from their own authority. Charlene Hunter-Gault modeled a different way of moving through the world. Her self-identification as a journalist, not as a trailblazer or an exception, reflects a form of self-definition that refused to let the credibility gap have the final word on her worth or her work. The credibility gap Black women face in public-facing professions is real and unearned. The standard is constantly shifted to justify disrespect and mistreatment. Yet generation after generation of Black women journalists including Ethel Payne, Gwen Ifill, Farai Chideya, April Ryan, and Joy Reid have built careers of extraordinary distinction anyway. How you see yourself determines what you will and will not accept from the rooms you walk into. Self-knowledge is not arrogance. It is the foundation from which excellent work and unshakeable presence are built. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome and introduction [00:30] The quote: Charlene Hunter-Gault [00:45] Context: Who was Charlene Hunter-Gault? [01:41] Reflection: Proving yourself vs. being yourself [03:56] Why this quote is low-key radical [05:09] The credibility gap in broadcast journalism [05:52] The lineage: Ethel Payne, Gwen Ifill, and beyond [06:30] Closing question to carry with you 📱 CONNECT: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aliciatsays Newsletter: https://tremendous-painter-642.kit.com/305737ceb5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciatsays/ Merch: https://aliciatsays.shop/

As a child, Gwen Ifill watches the flickering images of 1960s America dance across her television screen. Journalists and news anchors covering the turbulent era look and sound nothing like Gwen, but she’s determined to leave her mark. From her internship at the Boston Herald American , to debate stages holding powerful politicians to account and town halls creating space for Black America’s pain and rage – Gwen Ifill carves a path all her own to the top of legacy media. Listen to Black History, For Real on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/black-history-for-real/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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“Missing white woman syndrome” is what Gwen Ifill called the attention that white women receive from the media and authorities when they go missing. Shouldn’t we all be given the same attention? We are not asking for white women to not receive media coverage. We want everyone’s case to receive attention. We want people to be found and get justice. Every person, no matter their age, sex, race, or socioeconomic status, deserves the same attention, not just from the media but also authorities. This is the disappearance of Reina Carolina Morales Rojas. You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other streaming platforms. — "Síndrome de la mujer blanca desaparecida" es lo que Gwen Ifill llamó la atención que las mujeres blancas reciben de los medios y las autoridades cuando desaparecen. ¿No deberíamos todos recibir la misma atención? No estamos pidiendo que las mujeres blancas no reciban cobertura mediática. Queremos que el caso de todos reciba atención. Queremos que las personas sean encontradas y obtengan justicia. Todas las personas, sin importar su edad, sexo, raza o condición socioeconómica, merecen la misma atención, no solo de los medios de comunicación sino también de las autoridades. Esta es la desaparición de Reina Carolina Morales Rojas. Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión. — MISSING : Reina Carolina Morales Age: 41 years old Sex: Female Race: Hispanic Height: 5”5 Weight: 145 lbs Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Eyes Last seen in Allston Street in Somerville, MA on November 26th 2022. Anyone with information is urged to call: Boston Police: 617-343-4328 Massachusetts State Police: 617-897-6600 Submit anonymous tips at: CrimeStoppers Tip Line Call : 1-800-494-8477 Text : 'TIP' to CRIME ( 27463 ). — Link + Sources CBS Boston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJO2CvzXWY0 ABC 5 News: https://youtu.be/Soko-QBhAr0 PBS: https://youtu.be/AFzcTsNj_WQ Telemundo: https://youtu.be/QcmIbAp4HQg PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/lack-of-attention-paid-to-womans-disappearance-highlights-plight-of-missing-latinas CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/reina-morales-rojas-east-boston-police-november-26-somerville-missing-woman-massachusetts/ NBC Boston: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/councilors-send-letter-to-mayor-wu-and-commissioner-cox-after-east-boston-woman-has-been-missing-for-90-days/2983007/ Boston: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2

Get ready to be inspired by the indomitable Gwendolyn Ifill, an extraordinary journalist whose trailblazing journey shattered glass ceilings and carved out a new path for black women in the sphere of journalism. This episode brings you her powerful story from humble beginnings to her monumental achievements, such as becoming the first black woman to host a nationally televised US Public Affairs program and moderating vice presidential debates. Her story is not just a testament to her unwavering spirit but also a reminder of the power of journalism to shape narratives and drive social transformation. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of the N-word and highlights issues of racism. Listener discretion is advised. Timestamps and Key Takeaways: 00:10 - Introduction to the topic of Gwen Ifill. 00:17 - Early life and education of Gwen Ifill. 02:14 - Gwen’s professional journey in print and television journalism. 05:02 - Gwen's groundbreaking moderation of vice-presidential debates and the controversies that arose. 06:31 - Recognitions and awards for Gwen's exemplary work in journalism. 08:29 - Gwen's tragic passing and the tributes that followed. Educate and Reflect: Learn more about the challenges faced by journalists of color, especially women, in the historically male-dominated and predominantly white field of journalism. Reflect on how diverse voices are essential for a holistic understanding of world events. Support Journalism: Champion diverse voices in journalism and media by actively seeking and supporting news outlets and programs that prioritize representation or organizations like the Alliance for Women in Media . Read and Engage: Dive into Gwen Ifill’s work and legacy to gain a deeper understanding of her contributions. Engage in conversations about the importance of representation in the media. You can learn more about Gwen Ifill here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Ifill https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/gwen-ifill-6 Feedback and Suggestions: Share your thoughts on this episode with Sasha and the Herstoryically podcast team at herstoryicallypodcast.com . If you have more groundbreaking stories to share, let them know. Rate and Review: If you appreciate the episode, leave a rating and review on your podcast platform to help others find the show. Part of the Boundless Audio Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dear American Culture, America has an obsession with true crime as entertainment, until it happens to their loved one. That’s when it’s no longer entertainment. That goes for everything that happens until it happens to us. Jadyn Harlow The Missing Found www.themissingfound.com ____________________________________________ C O N T A C T https://www.themissingfound.com ✉ BUSINESS INQUIRES: partnership@themissingfound.com (This email is for business inquiries ONLY. If you have case suggestions, please submit them at the link below.) C H A N N E L D O N A T I O N S Channel donations are exclusively for the channel. All donations help us continue to present quality case analyses on our missing victims. Though not required, it is appreciated. Thank you for your donation. Cash App: https://cash.app/$themissingfound Square: https://square.link/u/rGuRDgfX C A S E S U G G E S T I O N S: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8EPySS6XN6CG49zhV6VTrkz5S2gKOVT0kyo07SoY-2ApD_w/viewform A B O U T https://youtu.be/PNOFSEt2jlc C O N N E C T INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/themissingfound/ PODCAST PLATFORMS Available on all major podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-missing-found-podcast SCRIPT: Would you like to read our case analyses? Read on Medium: https://medium.com/@themissingfound BECOME A MEMBER ON MEDIUM: Gain access to read our analyses on Medium, and content from other creators on the platform. https://medium.com/@themissingfound/membership ___________________________________ We thank you for your viewership. Be safe and vigilant. Jadyn Harlow + The Missing Found Podcast Team Music Credit: Dark Matter by AleXZavesa Credit: I want to thank the late Gwen Ifill, journalist, television newscaster, and author. Your contributions are very much appreciated. Gwen Ifill coined the term, "missing white woman syndrome". The term refers to the mainstream media's seeming fascination with covering missing or endangered white women, and seemingly disinterested in cases involving missing people of color. Audio Clip Credit: Suzanne Malveaux was speaking at the conference, and Gwen Ifill responded with her now renown term "missing white woman syndrome" at the 2004 Unity: Journalists of Color conference. Visual Credit (Pexels): -Video by Cottonbro Studio -Video by James Cheney -Video by Meenakshi Vinay Rai -Video by Lara Jameson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-missing-found-podcast/support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Judy Woodruff is not done asking questions. A decorated and respected journalist, she anchored the PBS NewsHour for 15 years until she stepped down in 2022. Now, at age 79, she is traveling the country to answer: what is at the root of the division and disconnection our country faces today? And how do we fix that? To understand across different perspectives requires the ability to listen. At 79, Judy has honed this skill. In the decades Judy spent reporting on Americans and our politics (starting when Jimmy Carter declared his run for president) as well as raising her three children, she has seen enormous change in how people relate to one another. In this episode, we hear her views on the value of really listening to others and having respect, even when we might not agree with or understand, someone. (03:15) Judy Woodruff’s interest in divisiveness in America (12:05) How have political divisions evolved during Judy’s career? (17:13) How Judy became a journalist (22:12) Where did Judy find support in an era when few women were in journalism? (26:16) The role of her mother (33:08) How can we keep family and friends centered when work takes us away? (34:45) How does Judy define success? (36:57) The balance of success, creating meaning, and parenting (44:36) Why listening and respect is essential to Judy’s work. (46:54) How does Judy handle difficult interviews? (51:58) Where does Judy find respite when she needs a break? (55:37) Is Judy hopeful about the world? (57:50) Is there someone Judy hasn’t interviewed whom she’d love to? (58:08) Judy shares a funny on-set moment We’d love to hear from you! Send us a note at housecalls@hhs.gov with your feedback & ideas. Judy Woodruff , Journalist Twitter: @judywoodruff Instagram: @judywoodruffpbs About Judy Woodruff Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff is the Senior Correspondent for the PBS NewsHour, after serving for 11 years as its Anchor and Managing Editor. During 2023 and 2024, she is undertaking a reporting project, “America at a Crossroads,” to better understand the country’s political divide. She has covered politics and other news for more than four decades at CNN, NBC, and PBS. The recipient of numerous awards, including the Peabody Journalistic Integrity Award, the Poynter Medal, an Emmy for Lifetime Achievement, and the Radcliffe Medal, she and the late Gwen Ifill were together awarded Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism after Woodruff and Ifill were named co-anchors of the PBS NewsHour in 2013, marking the first time an American national news broadcast would be co-anchored by two women. For 12 years, Woodruff served as anchor and senior correspondent for CNN, where her duties included anchoring the weekday program, Inside Politics. At PBS from 1983 to 1993, she was the chief Washington correspondent for The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour. From 1984-1990, she also anchored PBS' award-winning weekly documentary series, Frontline with Judy Woodruff. In 2011, Woodruff was the principal reporter for the PBS documentary “Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime”. And in 2007, she completed an extensive project for PBS and other news outlets on the views of young Americans called “Generation Next: Speak Up. Be Heard”. At NBC News, Woodruff was White House correspondent from 1977 to 1982. For one year after that she served as NBC's Toda

Dear American Culture, We have a serious problem, but you already knew that. Black people going missing in America is not some new phenomenon. In fact, it is apart of American history -- the culture of America. Jadyn Harlow The Missing Found www.themissingfound.com ____________________________________________ C O N T A C T https://www.themissingfound.com✉ BUSINESS INQUIRES: partnership@themissingfound.com(This email is for business inquiries ONLY. If you have case suggestions, please submit them at the link below.) P A T R E O N Become a Member now on Patreon in "The Evidence Room". Read about our membership and join at this link: https://www.patreon.com/themissingfound C H A N N E L D O N A T I O N S Channel donations are exclusively for the channel. All donations help us continue to present quality case analyses on our missing victims. Though not required, it is appreciated. Thank you for your donation. Cash App : https://cash.app/$themissingfound Square : https://square.link/u/rGuRDgfXC A S E S U G G E S T I O N S: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8EPySS6XN6CG49zhV6VTrkz5S2gKOVT0kyo07SoY-2ApD_w/viewformA B O U Thttps://youtu.be/PNOFSEt2jlc C O N N E C T INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/themissingfound/ PODCAST PLATFORMS Available on all major podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-missing-found-podcastSCRIPT: Would you like to read our case analyses? Read on Medium: https://medium.com/@themissingfound BECOME A MEMBER ON MEDIUM : Gain access to read our analyses on Medium, and content from other creators on the platform. https://medium.com/@themissingfound/membership ___________________________________ We thank you for your viewership. Be safe and vigilant. Jadyn Harlow + The Missing Found Podcast Team Music Credit: Dark Matter by AleXZavesa Credit: I want to thank the late Gwen Ifill, journalist, television newscaster, and author. Your contributions are very much appreciated. Gwen Ifill coined the term, "missing white woman syndrome". The term refers to the mainstream media's seeming fascination with covering missing or endangered white women, and seemingly disinterested in cases involving missing people of color. Audio Clip Credit: Suzanne Malveaux was speaking at the conference, and Gwen Ifill responded with her now renown term "missing white woman syndrome" at the 2004 Unity: Journalists of Color conference. Visual Credit (Pexels): -Video by Cottonbro Studio -Video by James Cheney -Video by Meenakshi Vinay Rai -Video by Lara Jameson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-missing-found-podcast/support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Em 2004, em uma conferência de jornalistas negros, a brilhante âncora de TV estadunidense Gwen Ifill disse: eu chamo isso de síndrome de mulher branca desaparecida, o que significa que, se há uma mulher branca desaparecida, você vai cobrir isso TODOS os dias. Desde então, cientistas sociais e estudiosos de mídia nos Estados Unidos têm usado essa expressão para questionar e chamar atenção para a desproporção entre a cobertura midiática que é feita quando uma mulher branca desaparece, quando comparamos com outros tipos de desaparecimentos, como os de mulheres indígenas e negras. A expressão da Gwen Ifill já chegou até na ficção. No terceiro episódio da terceira temporada de You, da Netflix, uma mulher branca desaparece da vizinhança, inspirando uma intensa cobertura midiática. Uma personagem negra descreve a situação: ”síndrome da mulher branca desaparecida, o passatempo favorito dos Estados Unidos, ao lado do pornografia”. Inspirados por uma conversa entre Helen Rosner e Jean Murley publicada no New Yorker, sobre a síndrome da mulher branca desaparecida e o caso da Gabby Petito, uma youtuber de 22 anos, convidamos Lucas Ed, investigador da polícia civil e doutorando em psicologia social para conversarmos sobre pessoas desaparecidas.

DISCLAIMER: Because we are long-distance podcasters, we sometimes record audio from video conferencing apps. Katie's audio for this episode is a little choppy, but we wanted to publish anyway to keep you updated. We're doing our best to fix it for upcoming episodes, thank you for understanding! This week, Katie brings us breaking news about Simmons' intent to bring students back to campus in the fall. She also covers the Dr. Ibram X. Kendi talk from March 1. Iz talks with Dr. Roberto Ifill, the late Gwen Ifill's brother, who recently joined the Simmons board of trustees. We also celebrate Simmons Radio: the Shark's big wins at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards! Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram, or by email at voice@simmons.edu & simmonsradio@gmail.com The Voice: Instagram & Twitter The Shark: Instagram & Twitter As we want to do our best to have as many folks as possible feel at home, head over to the Voice to see a transcription of this episode.