February 02, 2010 – Kansas City, Missouri February 2, 2010---With an initial launch circulation of four million readers, it is clear that America is ready to talk about what USARiseUp Magazine calls “the great racial divide.” Through a monthly publication, along with several forums and blogs on their website, this eZine aims at keeping the means for that dialogue open to everyone.
Kansas City, Missouri January 26, 2010---Despite our country’s growth, racial issues continue to arise for every ethnic groups. In a large, culturally diverse society such as ours, it can be difficult for a person to establish and maintain a sense of belonging and cultural identity, regardless of ethnic background. The eZine, USARiseUp, offers everyone the opportunity to express themselves regarding these challenges and become informed about issues being faced by not only their own ethnic group, but all those that exist in our society.
The eZine USARiseUp was founded with the mission “to provide a forum where everyone can engage in an ongoing conversation about race matters.” The magazine aims to bring out dialogue regarding touchy ethnicity issues that people may not feel comfortable talking about in other forums. The monthly publication includes articles and features on subjects ranging from business and ethnic publications to cultural identity and ethnic education in order to increase cultural communication.
Some newspapers have tried hard to improve their coverage of minority communities and issues facing people of color. But more papers relegate the coverage to a limited team of reporters or just ignore it, said Arlene Notoro Morgan, an associate dean at the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University.
Newsweek interviews USARiseUp Publisher & Executive Editor Janice S. Ellis:
NEWSWEEK: What is the overall goal of this magazine?
JANICE S. ELLIS: To celebrate race and ethnicity and help us better understand our differences, celebrate our commonalities and build a great foundation to bridge the gaps that divide us.
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