We have had several forums with the community about the topic of race, including one with blacks and one with high school students of all races . Star-Telegram One small change that we have made is to focus on changing the way we call for comment. We're making more of an effort to call a tribal member when we're looking for 'person on the street' comment on the NATO bombing, for example, or get a senior citizen's comments on school violence . Star Tribune staff panel, business reporter Dee Depass, right, explains her views while discussing diversity issues. At left is graphic artist Mark Boswell.
Diversity is a key factor in incentive compensation for managers.
Send out accuracy surveys to sources. Daily newspaper critiques with supervising editors. Regular community forums, brown bag lunch discussions, town hall meetings. More feedback from newsroom managers for good efforts. Distributed tips and contact sheets to the public.