{"id":5818,"date":"2023-08-01T22:49:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T22:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/discrimination-and-censorship-the-struggle-of-a-cameroonian-journalist-at-the-white-house-in-the-united-states\/"},"modified":"2024-01-13T22:02:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T22:02:41","slug":"discrimination-and-censorship-the-struggle-of-a-cameroonian-journalist-at-the-white-house-in-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/en\/discrimination-and-censorship-the-struggle-of-a-cameroonian-journalist-at-the-white-house-in-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Discrimination and censorship: The struggle of a Cameroonian journalist at the White House in the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-hekob-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-hekob-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>In the corridors of the White House, the seat of American power, a journalist of Cameroonian origin by the name of Simon Ateba is the talk of the town. Having lived in the United States for many years, he worked hard to obtain a press pass that would allow him to attend White House briefings and ask questions of government officials.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/en\/discrimination-and-censorship-the-struggle-of-a-cameroonian-journalist-at-the-white-house-in-the-united-states\/#The_challenges_facing_Simon_Atebas_career_as_a_journalist\" >The challenges facing Simon Ateba&#8217;s career as a journalist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/en\/discrimination-and-censorship-the-struggle-of-a-cameroonian-journalist-at-the-white-house-in-the-united-states\/#The_fight_for_a_free_and_independent_press\" >The fight for a free and independent press<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/en\/discrimination-and-censorship-the-struggle-of-a-cameroonian-journalist-at-the-white-house-in-the-united-states\/#The_need_to_keep_a_critical_mind_and_support_journalists_who_work_to_spread_the_truth\" >The need to keep a critical mind and support journalists who work to spread the truth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/en\/discrimination-and-censorship-the-struggle-of-a-cameroonian-journalist-at-the-white-house-in-the-united-states\/#Totally_inspired_by_Zack_Mwekassas_video\" >Totally inspired by Zack Mwekassa&#8217;s video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_challenges_facing_Simon_Atebas_career_as_a_journalist\"><\/span>The challenges facing Simon Ateba&#8217;s career as a journalist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2066\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2066\" style=\"width: 275px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2066\" src=\"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/telechargement-53.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Simon Ateba tries in vain to make his voice heard in the White House<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, Simon Ateba&#8217;s path to official recognition as an accredited journalist is fraught with difficulties. He encounters blatant discrimination which prevents him from expressing himself freely during briefings. For almost eight months, he was systematically ignored, and when he raised his hand to ask a question, he was consciously avoided. He also received several warning messages, reiterating the multiple interruptions he had indulged in during briefing sessions. This situation reflects unfair and disrespectful treatment. Worst of all, he&#8217;s being discriminated against by a black woman.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>A Lire: <a href=\"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/fred-mmembe-un-journaliste-zambien-donne-son-avis-sur-la-relation-entre-lafrique-leurope-et-la-chine\/\">Fred M&#8217;membe: a Zambian journalist gives his opinion on the relationship between Africa, Europe and China<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>At the heart of these briefings, journalists question White House officials about their decisions and policies. However, when questions become disruptive or call into question government actions, the authorities may adopt a defensive stance, seeking to minimize or avoid such questioning.<\/p>\n<p>For Simon Ateba, the fight to be heard and recognized in the exercise of his profession takes a personal turn. His online business, specializing in transaction processing, was brutally blocked by an online payment service, Stripe. However, the reasons given seemed unconvincing, giving rise to suspicions of reprisals linked to his activities as a disturbing journalist. Nevertheless, Mr. Ateba did not remain passive in the face of this situation. He resolutely chose to speak out at the briefing, in order to assert his rights, and also decided to speak out on other TV channels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_fight_for_a_free_and_independent_press\"><\/span>The fight for a free and independent press<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2067\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2067\" style=\"width: 275px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2067\" src=\"https:\/\/zackmwekassa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/images-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Journalists have the right to express themselves<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Simon Ateba&#8217;s story highlights the crucial importance of respect in journalism. At White House briefings, it is vital that journalists are treated fairly and are free to ask pertinent questions without fear of reprisal.<\/p>\n<p>This case also reveals a disturbing reality: the media are sometimes subject to pressure and attempts at control by the government. When journalists ask uncomfortable questions or question political decisions, they can face obstacles and financial reprisals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_need_to_keep_a_critical_mind_and_support_journalists_who_work_to_spread_the_truth\"><\/span>The need to keep a critical mind and support journalists who work to spread the truth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the same time, this case highlights the need for citizens to remain critical and not be content with the official information presented to them. It&#8217;s essential to conduct one&#8217;s own research, to think critically and to question standard discourse. Journalists who dare to ask disturbing and pertinent questions play an essential role in democracy, and deserve to be supported in their quest for the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, stories like Simon Ateba&#8217;s show that independent, courageous journalism is essential for an enlightened society. In the face of discrimination, intimidation and reprisals, it is vital to defend press freedom and the right of journalists to ask questions without fear.<\/p>\n<p>Simon Ateba embodies the courage of a journalist who persists in his mission despite the obstacles and discrimination he encounters. 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