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Tony Rogers

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Covers:  newspapers, the news business, the transition from print to digital, journalism, journalism education, college journalism, news websites, paywalls
Journalism professor at Bucks County Community College, blogger, freelancer, ex-NY Daily News, AP and Auckland (NZ) Star, author of Newswriting on Deadline

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I'm a journalist who's worked for the New York Daily News, The Associated Press and other print and online news outlets in both the U.S. and abroad. Currently I'm a professor of journalism and run the journalism section of the About website, where I've written extensively about issues facing the news business in its transition to digital media.

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24 Years after Tiananmen Square Protests, Does Press Freedom Exist in China?

24 Years after Tiananmen Square Protests, Does Press Freedom Exist in China?

Twenty-four years after pro-democracy protesters were massacred in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, do the freedom…

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British Newspaper Websites Seek a Bigger Audience in U.S.

British Newspaper Websites Seek a Bigger Audience in U.S.

There's a new British invasion of America, led not by redcoats or Beatles but by London newspaper websites se…

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AP Phone Records Seizure Prompts Calls for Federal Shield Law

AP Phone Records Seizure Prompts Calls for Federal Shield Law

Outrage over the Justice Department's seizure of phone records from The Associated Press has prompted calls f…

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The Technology of Journalism Improves, But Young People Still Ignore the News

The Technology of Journalism Improves, But Young People Still Ignore the News

Read up on the sturm und drang in the news business and you'll find plenty of pundits predicting the death of…

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At 80, Dan Rather Still Wants a Life in the News

At 80, Dan Rather Still Wants a Life in the News

Long before he was the CBS anchorman at the epicenter of the "memogate" maelstrom that would effectively end …

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Have Newspapers Been led Astray by the False Promise of Digital Advertising?

Have Newspapers Been led Astray by the False Promise of Digital Advertising?

Not so long ago, newspaper companies struggling with plunging circulation and ad sales were pinning their hop…

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Community Voice: My grandfather didn’t see colorectal cancer coming, but you can

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By Tony Rogers, Tony Rogers
| Chattanooga Times Free Press Verified
When my grandpa died, my family and I were left with many unanswered questions and a grief that many folks have felt. Yet, when we found out it was due to colorectal cancer (CRC), I realized I knew next to nothing about the disease that had claimed my grandfather's life. To learn more about this deadly cancer, I started volunteering at the Greater Chattanooga Colon Cancer Foundation in 2018 through its annual Rump Run.
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Urbanology: HARLEM WEEK to Ghana Continue the Journey by W.A.Rogers

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By Tony Rogers
| Harlem Community News Verified
Categories: William “Tony” Rogers, As HARLEM WEEK celebrates its 52nd Anniversary, thousands of visitors will gather to honor the culture, history, and spirit of Harlem. This celebration of community also reminds us of Harlem’s deep and enduring connection to Africa. The next step in that journey is an unforgettable cultural experience in Ghana.
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Urbanology—AI and Seniors: Where Wisdom Meets Innovation By William A. Rogers

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By Tony Rogers
| Harlem Community News Verified
Categories: William “Tony” Rogers, Artificial intelligence is often described as the technology of the future. The truth is, for today’s seniors, the future has already arrived. Rather than viewing AI with uncertainty or fear, older adults have an opportunity to embrace it as a powerful tool for learning, creativity, communication, and independence. Many people assume that new technology belongs to younger generations. I disagree.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

In school, writing for my HS newspaper. Professionally, working at the Cap Times in Madison, WI.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes, in college and at the now-defunct Auckland Star in New Zealand in the mid 1980s.

How is social media changing news?

Get back to me on that one...