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Emeri Burks is an independent journalist reporting on Human Rights, Social Justice, and International Relations. After 10 years in China, she's returned to the USA with new eyes and a passion for finding and sharing truth.
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EB Words
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New Podcast on It's All Journalism
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with MIchael O'Connell of It's All Journalism to talk about my study and the changes the news...
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EB Words
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News Media's Racial Reckoning
The Reynolds Journalism Institute has published a write-up of my study on news media's racial reckoning
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EB Words
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Spun Against His Own Teachings:
Weaponizing MLK’s words to undermine the efforts he championed Politicians, media companies, and independent journalists everywhere take...
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EB Words
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Major Release - My Master's Thesis
My findings support common criticisms of systemic discrimination within and propagated by the journalism industry.
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EB Words
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Announcing a New University of Missouri Research Study
Announcing a new University of Missouri Study calling for BIPOC journalists to share their experiences since the death of George Floyd.
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EB Words
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Cross the Line: Interview with Kate Spencer
I interviewed Poet, Performer, and Producer, Kate Spencer about her background in poetry beginning from the humble Spoken Word Open Mic...
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EB Words
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Cross the Line: Interview with Activist Sarah Hallonquist
Activist, Sarah Hallonquist discusses the Disappearing Dyke Domain and what we can do about it.
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EB Words
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EB Words - Social Media Policy
I will adhere to these policies to the best of my ability in order to build and maintain the professional presence of my brand.
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Emeri Burks
6 min read
Coronavirus: China's Struggle for Public Confidence
To understand the Corona virus outbreak, many are looking to comparisons with China’s SARS epidemic 17 years ago. Then as now, officials...
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Emeri Burks
5 min read
Mr. Robot Got in My Head
I’m obsessed with Mr. Robot, and by proxy Sam Esmail, its creator. This obsession is unhealthy. You must share it. Starting in 2015 as...
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Emeri Burks
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Best Wishes for Hong Kong
I’ve struggled to find the words to speak on the situation in Hong Kong. But on this my birthday, 70th Anniversary of the founding of the P
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Emeri Burks
5 min read
Gay Marriage in Taiwan Means More than You Know
As the NYC World Pride draws near, Taiwan's Gay Marriage victory isn't just for human rights, but sovereignty too - if we pay attent
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