The past election cycle has highlighted just how influential the media can be and the real world consequences it can bring. Certainly the ubiquitous fake news that can frequently flood our timeline is a challenge. However, at times, the “real” news can be inaccurate and disappointing due to a lack of perspective and diversity in newsrooms. Take for instance the innumerable outlets that cover DC. Many of these outlets frequently bypass the politics, policy, and social comings and goings of people of color simply because we're not on their radar. This is why The Beat is such an important platform at this time. At a certain point, we stopped asking for a seat at the table and built our own. And in this polarizing political climate, a diverse lens should be an integral part of any news outlet. So we begin today’s Beat with some disappointing news from The New York Times…
