Tara Henley’s accusations towards the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), however, are proof that not all criticism is productive. Journalism is going through a much needed reckoning right now, and the CBC has made small steps towards more equitable and thoughtful coverage. Additionally, in tracking the racial identities of featured guests, CBC can better prevent the overwhelming whiteness that had plagued the institution. Considering racialization in reporting doesn’t exclude perspectives from conversation, it shifts media coverage away from a default white bias. Instead of instigating meaningful dialogue about the many ways the CBC could improve its coverage, she only devalued marginalized voices.

Source: CBC News January 14, 2022 16:00 UTC