I’m a young reporter from a low-income, working-class background. Sometimes, I ask myself why I’m still charging so eagerly into an industry that seems intent on pushing me away. Journalism’s high barriers to entry drive out talent from marginalized groups at a time when the field can least afford it. I grew up attending schools in wealthy Southern California suburbs known for their competitive education systems because my parents wanted to give my brother and me the best opportunities possible. So when we couldn’t afford to rent a small home within the bounds of a school district, they’d...…I’m a young reporter from a low-income, working-class background. Sometimes, I ask myself why I’m still charging so eagerly into an industry that seems intent on pushing me away. Journalism’s high barriers to entry drive out talent from marginalized groups at a time when the field can least afford it. I grew up attending schools in wealthy Southern California suburbs known for their competitive education systems because my parents wanted to give my brother and me the best opportunities possible. So when we couldn’t afford to rent a small home within the bounds of a school district, they’d...WW…