The foundation of ethics in journalism rests upon principles of truthfulness, integrity, and accountability in reporting and storytelling. In the course, students will explore the historical context of mass media, one that has upheld racial, political, and socio-economic inequalities in America. Students will examine the continuum and the current crises in commercialized news media, including issues of bias, equity, local news, and the single narratives, and develop practices to navigate media as news consumers. Students will analyze higher functions for news media, its forms, and journalism at its highest ideals as a public good for the needs of our collective society. Students will learn about media law and make ethical decisions on deadline. Students will read works by past and present revolutionary voices; identify best practices for news storytelling; and create media visions for paths forward in journalism excellence.