Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap Study
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Texto Completo: | https://doi.org/10.31211/interacoes.n34.2018.a7 |
Resumo: | The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) enlists a total of 157 members - publications directed to the African-American community in the United States. There is currently no research on how these publications have adopted technology through time, or if the adoption of new media contributes to their growth and survival in the publishing industry. In Florida, The Weekly Challenger, Daytona Times and Florida Courier, three of 13 historical newspapers, are connected in history and structure and show different types of survival methods. How have these publications adopted technology through time? What types of trends are reflected in these newspapers? What challenges are faced by the Black community weeklies? To answer these questions, the authors conducted case studies employing participant observation, lengthy interviews, historical research and qualitative questionnaires. A significant finding of this research demonstrates the difficulty to get responses due to suspicion and intimidation from the targeted audience. These newspapers struggle with a diminished workforce who lack professional and technical training and must perform multiple roles. Findings also show that 14 of the newspapers listed as current NNPA members are not currently in circulation and that the publications’ pattern of adoption is not planned, but a consequence of availability and chance. |
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Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap StudyA Sustentabilidade da Imprensa Negra como Justiça Social: Um Estudo Sobre o Hiato na Tecnologia DigitalInternetjornalismoimprensa negrajornais Afro-AmericanosAfro-jornaisInternetjournalismblack pressAfrican-American newspapersAfro-newspapersThe National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) enlists a total of 157 members - publications directed to the African-American community in the United States. There is currently no research on how these publications have adopted technology through time, or if the adoption of new media contributes to their growth and survival in the publishing industry. In Florida, The Weekly Challenger, Daytona Times and Florida Courier, three of 13 historical newspapers, are connected in history and structure and show different types of survival methods. How have these publications adopted technology through time? What types of trends are reflected in these newspapers? What challenges are faced by the Black community weeklies? To answer these questions, the authors conducted case studies employing participant observation, lengthy interviews, historical research and qualitative questionnaires. A significant finding of this research demonstrates the difficulty to get responses due to suspicion and intimidation from the targeted audience. These newspapers struggle with a diminished workforce who lack professional and technical training and must perform multiple roles. Findings also show that 14 of the newspapers listed as current NNPA members are not currently in circulation and that the publications’ pattern of adoption is not planned, but a consequence of availability and chance. A National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) conta com um total de 157 membros - publicações dirigidas à comunidade afro-americana nos Estados Unidos. Atualmente, não há pesquisas sobre a forma como essas publicações adotaram a tecnologia ao longo do tempo ou se a adoção dos novos média contribui para seu crescimento e sobrevivência na indústria editorial. Na Flórida, o The Weekly Challenger, o Daytona Times e o Florida Courier, três dos 13 jornais históricos, estão conectados na história e na estrutura e mostram diferentes tipos de métodos de sobrevivência. Como é que essas publicações adotaram a tecnologia ao longo do tempo? Que tipos de tendências são refletidas nesses jornais? Que desafios são enfrentados pelos semanários da comunidade negra? Para responder a essas perguntas, os autores realizaram estudos de caso utilizando observação participante, entrevistas longas, pesquisa histórica e questionários qualitativos. Uma descoberta significativa desta pesquisa demonstra a dificuldade em obter respostas, devido à suspeita e intimidação do público-alvo. Estas publicações lutam com uma força de trabalho reduzida, que não tem treino profissional e técnico e deve desempenhar várias funções. Os resultados também mostram que 14 dos jornais listados como membros atuais da NNPA não estão atualmente em circulação e que o padrão de adoção das publicações não é planeado, mas uma consequência da disponibilidade e do acaso.Instituto Superior Miguel Torga2018-09-30info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://doi.org/10.31211/interacoes.n34.2018.a7https://doi.org/10.31211/interacoes.n34.2018.a7Interações: Sociedade e as novas modernidades; No. 34; 141-160Interações: Sociedade e as novas modernidades; Núm. 34; 141-160Interações: Sociedade e as novas modernidades; N.º 34; 141-1602184-39290873-0725reponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAPenghttps://www.interacoes-ismt.com/index.php/revista/article/view/413https://www.interacoes-ismt.com/index.php/revista/article/view/413/428Acosta, Indhira SueroMotta, Bernardo H.info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2024-02-21T19:46:20Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/413Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T15:50:08.560558Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap Study A Sustentabilidade da Imprensa Negra como Justiça Social: Um Estudo Sobre o Hiato na Tecnologia Digital |
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Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap Study |
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Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap Study Acosta, Indhira Suero Internet jornalismo imprensa negra jornais Afro-Americanos Afro-jornais Internet journalism black press African-American newspapers Afro-newspapers |
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Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap Study |
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Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap Study |
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Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap Study |
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Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap Study |
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Sustainability of the Black Press as Social Justice: A Digital Technology Gap Study |
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Acosta, Indhira Suero |
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Acosta, Indhira Suero Motta, Bernardo H. |
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Motta, Bernardo H. |
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Acosta, Indhira Suero Motta, Bernardo H. |
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Internet jornalismo imprensa negra jornais Afro-Americanos Afro-jornais Internet journalism black press African-American newspapers Afro-newspapers |
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Internet jornalismo imprensa negra jornais Afro-Americanos Afro-jornais Internet journalism black press African-American newspapers Afro-newspapers |
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The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) enlists a total of 157 members - publications directed to the African-American community in the United States. There is currently no research on how these publications have adopted technology through time, or if the adoption of new media contributes to their growth and survival in the publishing industry. In Florida, The Weekly Challenger, Daytona Times and Florida Courier, three of 13 historical newspapers, are connected in history and structure and show different types of survival methods. How have these publications adopted technology through time? What types of trends are reflected in these newspapers? What challenges are faced by the Black community weeklies? To answer these questions, the authors conducted case studies employing participant observation, lengthy interviews, historical research and qualitative questionnaires. A significant finding of this research demonstrates the difficulty to get responses due to suspicion and intimidation from the targeted audience. These newspapers struggle with a diminished workforce who lack professional and technical training and must perform multiple roles. Findings also show that 14 of the newspapers listed as current NNPA members are not currently in circulation and that the publications’ pattern of adoption is not planned, but a consequence of availability and chance. |
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