As part of the Impress Trust in Journalism Conference, I joined a panel convened by the Public Interest News Foundation.

In the context of #BlackLivesMatter, there has been heavy criticism of mainstream media for its lack of diversity. But are things any better in the independent sector? Who gets to speak?

What does true plurality and inclusion of voices look like in terms of editorial content, and what role does representation play?

• Marcus Ryder – Executive Producer, Caixin Media
• Robyn Vinter – Founder and Editor in Chief, The Overtake
• Shirish Kulkarni – Community Organiser, Bureau Local