The Black Voice @ Kansas City Star

The Black Voice @ Kansas City Star

The black voice. What does that mean? A black voice gives the opinion of one African American that speaks for the whole Black Community. This voice is given justice, because a black person gives their judgment in the situation. The black voice usually comes into play in many business complications. It's more evident in the news rooms of America.

Media has a big role in society issues, and to be ethical, or to be fair the black voice is needed.

In recent years many public figures have been demoted or jobs terminated for speaking about African Americas. To speak about Black America you have to sensitive to what you say, because one could take offense. But if you have a black voice along with you agreeing then it's okay, why? It is believed if there is black voice in a sensitive comment or issue, then they fell protected.

Reporter Jenee Osterheldt from the Kansas City Star doesn't want to be the black voice. Growing up with no set future goals, she was granted an internship for three newspaper company in Kansas City, Minnesota and California. After all three cities she was offered a job at the Kansas City Star. She accepted.  Her true talent is her connections from her personal things to life issues, and her ability to get readers attention, using words in her columns such as "I'm Rick James B****." Creative would be a understatement for Jenee's work. With creative comes criticism. She believes she has developed over time a thick skin, but every once in a while she fires back at critics.

She explained that at the Kansas City Star other reporters without realization send Black Community Events her way to cover. She kindly handles these situations individually but said she believes everyone in the newsroom should be diverse and covers all events equally.

The black voice has many positive and negatives. But the black voice is believed to be needed in the world by the majority. The voice allows African Americans feel protected.