Quick reminder that “we” does not = “white people”

Of all of Nieman Lab’s end-of-year predictions, this one’s the best one: It finally sinks in that some people aren’t white, which is something you and your newsroom/outlet/brand should probably get cross-stitched over your doorway mantel if it’ll help ya remember.

“It’s perfectly fine to write and report specifically about the experience of white Americans, just as it is to write and report specifically about the experiences of members of other racial identity groups. It’s perfectly fine to announce that trends and neighborhoods are new to white people, or to unpack the way white voters react to political developments. It’s more than fine — it’s something we should be doing. The important thing is that we are aware when we are doing it, and that we communicate it to audiences.”

Tl;dr, if by “we” you mean “white people,” check yrself.

🎵the more you know 🎵