The media plays a tremendous role in developing people's perceptions. Whether it be through implicit biases in reporting or algorithms that prevent underrepresented minorities from having their voices heard, the media is riddled with a longstanding history of inequity. Not to mention, the field of journalism itself has historically lacked representation. According to a 2023 Pew Research Report, around 76% of journalists are white. As a Pakistani-Kashmiri Muslim living in America, I have not only felt a lack of representation in the media, but I have not seen many people like me pursue journalism as their career. 

From a writing standpoint, journalists and content creators must be diligent about what they write about and how they do so. To guide students on the right path, I have provided each staff member with a style guide that includes a comprehensive section on how to cover race, gender, the elderly, and other commonly misrepresented populations. Additionally, I always encourage writers to include multiple interviews in their articles to capture a multitude of perspectives and provide context for a situation in its entirety. On my own time, I have also covered topics related to eating disorder stereotypes, workplace diversity, public health, and the AAPI population, to expand the conversation of diversity in healthcare and the world around us.