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BMSG at a glance	Quick links and essential info on our organization and the issues
news releases	recent and archived announcements
journalist education	on violence prevention and other public health issues
media contact	Heather Gehlert gehlert@bmsg.org 510-704-3471
publications	Reports, Issue, webinars and other resources for advocates and journalists
BMSG in the news	Berkeley Media Studies Group rarely sets out to influence policy or the media directly. Instead, we help advocates build the skills they need to do so. But when we do get a letter to the editor published or when one of our staff is quoted in the news, we'll feature it here.

What's missing from news coverage of violence?

Wed, Sep 21, 2016

By: Karra Gardin

The news media have historically presented a distorted view of violence — one that ignores the role of the community conditions that foster it and overlooks prevention. Advocates can use a new BMSG study to broaden the conversation and show that community safety is achievable. Read more >

Kill Em With Soda: An open letter to Selena Gomez and other pop stars shilling sugary drinks

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

By: Fernando Quintero

The aggressive target marketing of a product that disproportionately impacts youth of color is not only a public health issue; it's a racial justice issue — one that celebrities should join health advocates in fighting. Read more >

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