TOOLS FOR ACTION

Find the tools you need, to see a real change in the media.

Actions you can take

Media Ownership

  • Find out who owns the media in your community by visiting the Media Tracker created by the Center for Public Integrity.
  • Why does CBS cover Bush so favorably? Uncover which media conglomerates have donated to influence public officials using the Influence Tracker created by the Center for Public Integrity.
  • Hear Us Now.org is a web site that breaks down the complicated media ownership and reform bills and let's us know what those legislators and media companies are really trying to do.

Media Policy

Media Justice

  • Listen to Malkia Cyril talk to National Radio Project for their program "Media Justice; Access and Accountability" describing the roots of the Media Justice movement, the issues it encompasses and how to get involved. (29 minutes)
  • Get involved locally with R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop and read about their current media justice campaign.
  • Visit the Third World Majority website for curricula on Media Justice. "From the celly to the telly"
  • Download the Third World Majority statement on organizing for Media Justice (microsoft word document)