But even there, the differences assert themselves. Rural members often have a difficult time relating to urban members. Jewish members have had to remind the organization's leaders not to schedule meetings during the high holy days. More women are joining and taking positions of leadership. The variety of experiences that such different backgrounds bring to the table means we often disagree about how the organization's goals should be carried out, which isn't a bad thing.
Differences of opinion are just another aspect of diversity.
And diversity is what this is all about. In fact, it would be difficult to apply a single label to any of the member organizations of News Watch. Members of that organization represent hundreds of North America's First Nations, each with its own culture, history, and language, as well as agenda and ideals. The Asian American Journalists Association represents reporters of Indian, Chinese, Korean, Filipino and other backgrounds. Each group has had its own experience in the American mosaic.