By Marcus Medford in Toronto, ON Many children-of-immigrants are told that the only acceptable careers are lawyer, doctor, engineer and accountant. Anything outside of the…
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Author: Marcus Medford
Marcus is a poet, editor and freelance journalist based in Toronto. He currently works with New Canadian Media as an Editor.
Inclusive Reporting Courses Are Critical: J-Schoolers
by Marcus Medford in Toronto Journalism students say they find value in learning how to report on immigration and race issues. Many would like to…
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by Marcus Medford in Toronto Settlement agencies in Canada’s Atlantic provinces are working closely with provincial governments to better service immigrants, but say they need…
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by Marcus Medford in Toronto International students and children of immigrants say pursuing post-secondary studies in journalism can motivate both encouragement and opposition from their…
View More Ethnic Parents Hold Unique Perspectives on J-School‘I’ve Never Encountered a Non-white Journalism Professor’
by Marcus Medford in Toronto Journalism and the media play a major role in forming a national identity and informing the public about what’s important. …
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