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A few thoughts on AP’s capitalization of the “b” in “Black”

The Associated Press’s decision to capitalize “Black” is not a scientific rule, but it’s a sensible change based on history, usage and popular sentiment.

Posted byJames daSilvaJune 22, 2020Posted inAP, copy editing, journalism, The AtlanticTags:AP Stylebook, editing, race

How Bill Walsh influenced me from afar

Bill Walsh was a great copy editor whose most important contribution — in a life cut far too short — was to teach editor and writers how to think. I’m one of those beneficiaries.

Posted byJames daSilvaMarch 25, 2017July 12, 2017Posted injournalismTags:Bill Walsh, copy editing, editing
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