Ida B. Wells was one of few journalists willing to look into lynching and its impact on the African American community. While lynching was often reported in mainstream papers, there was usually little discussion of justice or the different standards white and black citizens were held to. How does this example illustrate the benefits of diversity in journalism?
A.
It shows that individuals are only capable of covering their own gender or community.
B.
It shows minority communities can have serious issues neglected by mainstream press.
C.
It shows that female journalists are less willing to take on serious social issues than men.
D.
It shows that issues involving minority communities never got any coverage in the news.
