Our Off the Dial study shows that media consolidation is one of the key factors keeping female and minority station ownership at dismally low levels. As consolidation cuts back on the already limited number of stations available, women and people of color have fewer chances to become media owners and promote diverse programming.
Check out the interactive map to see consolidating newsrooms near you.
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