Covering and Uncovering Iran in the Age of Trump

Covering and Uncovering Iran in the Age of Trump

A Conversation with Journalist, Melissa Etehad (Los Angeles Times), moderated by SF State Journalism Professor, Venise Wagner

As the profession of journalism has been attacked and undermined by the charges of "fake news" from the Trump Administration, many journalists are doubling down in the efforts to cover important international news that is regularly sidelined by domestic daily headlines. Reporting about Iran and US-Iran relations, covering the "Muslim Ban" and its impact on Iranian Americans, as well as analyzing the current administration's policies in the Middle East, has made accurate and thoughtful coverage about Iran and its diaspora even more critical.

Join us for conversation with Iranian-American journalist Melissa Etehad (Los Angeles Times), moderated by Professor Venise Wagner (Journalism, SF State) on why reporting on these topics is more important than ever. 

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A second event will be held at UC Berkeley between Melissa Etehad (Los Angeles Times), moderated by Dr. Persis Karim of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies at SF State. Stephens Hall 340, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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Melissa Etehad

Los Angeles Times reporter Melissa Etehad is an Iranian American with expertise in foreign news with a particular focus on geopolitics in the Middle East, Iran and U.S. foreign policy. She has reported extensively on the issue of Iranian-Americans being detained in Iran.

Sponsors

Sponsored by the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies; Co-sponsored by the Departments of Journalism, International Relations, Persian Studies, Middle East and Islamic Studies, and Race Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University.