Ethnic ethics in Black British Journalism: Navigating New Media challenges (Shadeborough)

Let me know your thoughts…Is Shade Borough damaging the integrity of Black British journalism? Tune in to this episode of Blackwash as we explore the tension between entertainment-focused social media platforms and traditional Black national newspapers. We scrutinize the massive social media followings of Shade Borough compared to the Voice newspaper, Britain's lone Black national newspaper. Why does a platform filled with user-generated content and entertainment draw more support than a publication committed to serious journalism? We question the accountability and transparency of platforms like Shade Borough and ponder is there an agenda? Going back to the 1960s, we uncover the covert history of Flamingo magazine and its unexpected ties to MI6, revealing how it was used for subtle propaganda among Black West Indian communities after the Notting Hill riots. Join us as we reflect on the importance of maintaining cultural integrity in our media representation and the broader implications for our ethnic ethics.