What they don't teach you in j-school:
So much of journalism is about compassion. Listening to people's stories of struggle + discrimination + having compassion/empathy but NOT pity.
Being willing to have uncomfortable conversations about your own privilege of whiteness/wealth

Remember when you're interviewing sources who come from different backgrounds to you to actually *listen* to their experiences.
But also be honest (if they ask) about having very different experiences to them - in my experience, recognising your own privilege goes a long way

I was lucky enough to go to j-school (in UK, far cheaper). We were never taught how to interact with sources when interviewing them about traumatic experiences.
In times when the media is so distrusted among communities of low income + color, it's SO important to get this right

It can sometimes be difficult to judge whether you're being sensitive + understanding enough. Esp when you are reporting from a place of privilege with no experience of racism/injustice
Trust your gut and go in as a compassionate human being first, journalist second

And if you have any other advice from personal experience I'd love to hear it - always looking to become a better human and reporter :]

Oh + one more thing: be prepared, and willing to share why you're interested in their story. What's motivating you to tell it? What's your experience in telling similar stories? Trust in the media is broken, particularly for ethnic minority communities. Building it back is vital