ANTI-RACIST REPORTING CHECKLIST: Background QUESTION: Does the report provide enough context for readers to understand the issue? ACTION: Include and clearly explain historical, cultural, or situational contexts. Cultural and Religious Beliefs QUESTION: Are religious and cultural beliefs respected, avoiding stereotypes? ACTION: Avoid generalisations and reflect on potential long-term impacts of the language used. Critical Thinking QUESTION: Does the report encourage readers to think critically? ACTION: Add questions or prompts for deeper engagement. QUESTION: Does the language meet ethical journalism standards? ACTION: Review the story against established journalism ethics. Viewpoints QUESTION: Are diverse community viewpoints represented? ACTION: Ensure at least three different community perspectives are included. Language QUESTION: Is the language neutral and respectful? ACTION: Remove biased or inflammatory words; ensure race is mentioned only when relevant. QUESTION: Have the potential impacts on negatively racialised communities been considered? ACTION: Reflect on the effect of language on marginalised or vulnerable groups. QUESTION: Are subjects able to express their own perspectives? ACTION: Include direct quotes and verify source reliability. | CHAPTER 01 20