Have Things Improved?

What has changed, if anything, since the Rodney King beating?

A decade ago the videotape of Rodney King's beating by LAPD officers shocked the nation. The incident raised issues in our society about racism and police brutality. In the journalism industry, the event and its aftermath caused us to examine our coverage. Did our coverage tell the story of everyone involved? Or did we make it a black/white issue? Now, 10 years later, News Watch contacted several editors to ask them if they thought news coverage of race issues has improved? Here's what they said.