To: John Hulbert
KSTP 5: Stop Irresponsible Reporting
KSTP channel 5 ran an unbelievable story on Nov.6 suggesting that a photo of Mayor Betsy Hodges and black man pointing at each other was in fact a photo of them flashing gang signs.
Why is this important?
This highly inaccurate and misleading story fosters stereotypes and misconceptions about communities in the Twin Cities. Moreover, members of the media have an obligation to ensure that they are reporting accurate information, not just hype and speculation. What they report affects the thoughts and perceptions of the community at large.