Objectivity as a Colonial Myth

This week we talk about the concept of being “objective” in western media as discussed in Amy McQiure’s new book ‘Black Witness’: how objectivity is not only weaponised against marginalised folks, but is a state that isn’t even possible to reach in the first place. 

We discuss the Australian media’s bias towards pro-Israel coverage, the systematic undermining of non-white journalists in matters of race and white supremacy, and the allegations of racism in the ABC (specifically, Antoinette Lattouf’s court case and the recent episode of Media Watch that targeted Tony Armstrong).

 

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Sources:

Black Witness | UQP  

Objectivity serves the powerful, and silences the oppressed 

Failing Gaza: Pro-Israel bias uncovered behind the lens of Western media | Al Jazeera

Listen Loudly, Act Strongly report 

Secret WhatsApp messages show co-ordinated campaign to oust Antoinette Lattouf from ABC

Tony Armstrong Was Spammed With Racist Abuse After His Own Employer (The ABC) Ran A Hit Piece 

fast fashion inhibits creativity and personal style 🗣️ (with receipts... | TikTok