This is a recording from the New England Newspaper Convention on April 8. Log into the NENPA member platform at https://nenpa.tradewing.com/home to watch it. If you have trouble logging in contact Tara Cleary at t.cleary@nenpa.com.
Elections. racial injustice. immigration, increasingly, the thornier issues Americans face are being hotly debated in the streets, and that means more journalists are finding themselves covering mass protests. How do you engage with demonstrators and still stay safe? Our panel will discuss how to cover the story while avoiding injury, arrest — and COVID-19.
Presented by:
Meghan Ottolini, Boston Herald, Multimedia Journalist
Julio Cortez, The Associated Press, Staff Photographer
Daniela Altimari, Statehouse Reporter, Hartford Courant
Bill Kole, The Associated Press, New England Editor (moderator)