Spans q a. Coming up next, a discussion on the la times coverage of the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle. Reporters from the la times joined the National Press Club Journalism institute to talk about efforts to change the negative image of South Central los angeles. The rappers rise to philanthropy, diversity in newsrooms, and writing authentic stories for an underrepresented community. This is about one hour and 10 minutes. Welcome everybody. I like how you instantly got silent. Welcome. On behalf of the National Press Club Journalism institute , i am happy you are joining us on this room and on cspan. I am the executive director of the National Press Club Journalism institute where we are working to close the gap between journalism and civic engagement. This is a really Important Program in service to that mission. I want to tell you a little bit about how it came about. Back in april, ava to burn a was given an honor as part of the Free Expression words. As she accepted her honor she t
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